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• Yokohama "1st's"

• Latte Graphic Tama Plaza

• Beaches Opening Soon

• Today's Sponsor - Dream Drive Campervans

• Photo of the Day

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Yokohama "1st's"

As Yokohama was the first port to be opened in Japan after over 250 years of isolation, it became the birthplace of Japan’s modern culture. It was an international melting pot that was the first to adopt cultural innovations, fashion trends, and foods from overseas before spreading it to the rest of Japan. Visit the area and you can still see traces of these monumental additions to Japanese culture where they first landed ashore.1. Spaghetti NapolitanJapan is famous for its culinary delicacies, but some modern Japanese staples were inspired by foreign influences after the port opened to international trade. One of those culinary innovations is Spaghetti Napolitan, an Italian-inspired dish ubiquitous across the nation. Although not well-known outside of Japan, the standard version of this soul food dish consists of a tomato sauce base, green peppers, button mushrooms and onions. It was conceived at historic Hotel New Grand in Yokohama, along with Japan’s first seafood doria (a rice-based gratin) and pudding a la mode.Google Map > https://goo.gl/maps/qtJs2jDqPLbZ5A3Z6

2. White BreadFor something a little more internationally known, there’s the humble white bread loaf. In Japan, it’s known as shokupan and Uchikipan in Motomachi — a trendsetting district with high-end stores — is heralded as one of the oldest bakeries in Japan. It opened in 1888 and is still going strong, even today. If you stop by, try Uchikipan’s famed mountain-domed shokupan for yourself — it’s soft, chewy, and delicious. While you’re there, taste one of the dozens of other baked goods on offer — after all, they’ve been in the business over 120 years!Google Map > https://goo.gl/maps/1WYorwWBWRbpkHcbA

3. SukiyakiWith the opening of Yokohama port to international influence, meat — especially beef — was in high demand. In an effort to make it more palatable to Japanese tastes, innovative chefs of the era came up with gyunabe, a meat and vegetable hotpot with soy sauce and sugar. It exploded in popularity and is now one of Japan’s most famous dishes, but under a different name: sukiyaki. If you want to try the real thing in the place this culinary delight was first made, head to the Bashamichi area, where you’ll find several restaurants serving it for both lunch and dinner.Google Map > https://goo.gl/maps/rTjC9AE5hdPKR7Yw8

Latte Graphic Tama Plaza

Missing that perfect flat white or latte from Australia?"Latte Grahic" can help with that!Inspired by the cafes and coffee of Melbourne, Australia, Tomohiro, and the team have created a home away from home here.Not only do they serve great coffee with an artistic flair, but they also back it up with some great breakfast options.Our recommendation for coffee is a "Latte Graphic" or "Flat White" espresso based coffee.For food, you can't go further than a "bacon and eggs benedict".Try it out, and they also have stores in Ebina and Kawasaki if that's closer!Instagram > https://www.instagram.com/lattegraphic/Google Map > https://goo.gl/maps/F3qPQPYzN9pgVxLL6

Beaches Opening Soon

We have some good news!Beach Season is officially opening from July 1st after some break due to corona.Make the most of the hot weather with a day at the beach.Not sure where to go?No worries, you can't go wrong at these 3 spots.1. Tsujido Seaside ParkWith a huge Hawaiian style park, water park and the beach out front, this is our pick for the Shonan area.It helps that there is a huge mall and it's not so crowded at this beach also!Google Map > https://goo.gl/maps/ppUCVxtrtLZpPd45A

2. Enoshima BeachAlthough it can get crowded, the station is right at the beach making it an easy stroll.Of course, you can head over to the island for some sightseeing also!Google Map > https://goo.gl/maps/cA9ZhHJKxoCAKLqy7

3. Zushi BeachAnother beach that can get crowded due to good access, Zushi beach is worth the effort if you have small children.There are almost no waves here making it the perfect beach to relax and swim!Google Map > https://goo.gl/maps/EiVGSRYGKy3DNHRt5

Dream Drive - Building, selling, and renting campervans.

“Whenever I recall and share childhood stories from growing up in the UK and Australia, they almost always begin with a road trip. I had to ask myself “why? why do most of my most memorable childhood stories begin with a journey, and why have I not been making these memories here in Japan? While working in an office in Tokyo for about 10 years, I came to the realization that many Japanese are traveling and experiencing RV road trips abroad in the United States, Australia, Europe, etc. but not doing so in their own country. Japan is in my opinion one of, if not the best country for free-spirited road trip travel as the roads are safe and there are thousands of clean toilets and onsen all throughout the country. My dream with starting this company was to not only build great campervans but also help put Japan on the global map as a top road trip destination.”

JARED CAMPIONDream Drive Founder & CEO

We currently build and rent three campervan models – The small compact TOCHI, KAGO, and larger KUMA. Listed below you’ll be able find more details about each campervan type as well pricing to help you decide which size is right for you.

Visit our https://www.dreamdrive.life/ to see all options and start exploring Japan!

Photo of the Day

Location > Yamate ParkGoogle Map > https://goo.gl/maps/GomhhHNKrDtNb5B19Photo Credit > https://www.instagram.com/lovelynoel283/