Join fellow Yalies for an autumn afternoon exploring central Yokohama’s history and harbor views with Glenn Scoggins. The itinerary will include the Red Brick Warehouses and Landmark Tower.

Yokohama is one of Japan’s youngest cities, as it came into existence only in 1859. It quickly grew as a center of trade from around the world, with Western and Chinese residents contributing to the unique atmosphere of a harbor town. Despite destruction by earthquake in 1923 and wartime bombing in 1945, it has recovered to become an economic and cultural center of the Kantō region.

Saturday, October 31, 2026

2:00–approximately 4:30 PM (Japan Standard Time)

Rain date: Sunday, November 1, 2026

Meet at JR Kannai Station, South Exit, closest to Yokohama Stadium—please use the JR station, not the subway, and the South Exit, not the North Exit. Kannai is two stops south of JR Yokohama Station on the JR Keihin-Tōhoku/Negishi Line.

Free registration; limited to 15 participants. Please reserve a place through Peatix.

After the roughly 2½-hour walk, those who wish can continue to Baird Bashamichi Taproom for craft beer and barbecue, ordering and paying individually.

The walk is mostly outdoors. Please wear comfortable walking shoes. Any weather-related change will be communicated to registered attendees. Halloween costumes are optional but certainly not discouraged.

About Glenn

Glenn Scoggins, a fellow Yale alumnus and longtime Yokohama resident, regularly leads guided tours of Yokohama for local groups and visitors from abroad. He’s kindly offered to lead this walk for the Yale Club of Japan, sharing his knowledge of the city’s history and highlights.

Please RSVP on Peatix:

https://peatix.com/event/5215392

Boola boola,

YCOJ board