Yokohama
Man United to run football schools in tsunami-hit Japan
Mar 07, 2013 07:08 EST
English Premier League titans Manchester United are to run football schools for youngsters living in the tsunami-hit northeast of Japan, a club sponsor said Thursday.
Korean kids lose out after Pyongyang's nuclear test
Feb 27, 2013 02:49 EST
As the world rushed to condemn North Korea for its nuclear test, the shockwaves from international politics rippled into the daily lives of ethnic Korean children living in Japan.
Man Utd add Japan date to Asian tour
Feb 05, 2013 06:07 EST
Manchester United announced on Tuesday they will visit Japan as part of their pre-season tour of Asia, giving a chance for Japanese attacking midfielder Shinji Kagawa to dazzle his home fans.
Final Japanese body from Algeria siege back in Tokyo
Jan 26, 2013 02:19 EST
The body of the last of 10 Japanese nationals killed in the Algerian hostage crisis arrived in Japan Saturday as the prime minister proposed setting up a security council to deal with future threats.
One dead, 900 hurt in heavy Japan snowfall
Jan 15, 2013 09:26 EST
Heavy snow that blanketed eastern Japan over the holiday weekend left one man dead and 900 others injured, as Tokyo commuters Tuesday took to the slippery streets.
Ronaldo heading to UK in new link with ads group
Jan 08, 2013 09:39 EST
Former Brazil footballer Ronaldo is heading to London to continue his commercial links with WPP, one of the world's largest advertising groups, it was confirmed Tuesday.
Suspected norovirus outbreak kills four in Japan hospital
Dec 30, 2012 13:49 EST
A suspected norovirus outbreak has killed four people and infected almost 100 others at a hospital in the Japanese city of Yokohama south of Tokyo, officials said.
Christmas gruel for busy Premier League players
Dec 21, 2012 06:34 EST
Christmas lights and festive shop displays foretell a season of indulgence in Britain but for Premier League footballers they herald the arrival of the most gruelling period of the year.
Christmas gruel faces busy Premier League players
Dec 21, 2012 04:51 EST
Christmas lights and festive shop displays foretell a season of indulgence in Britain but for Premier League footballers they herald the arrival of the most gruelling period of the year.
Chelsea look to overcome another setback
Dec 16, 2012 22:42 EST
Interim coach Rafael Benitez insists Chelsea still have all to play for despite another debilitating defeat, this time at the end of an arduous mid-season trip to the Club World Cup in Japan.
Corinthians clinch Club World Cup title
Dec 16, 2012 11:23 EST
Brazilian giants Corinthians won the Club World Cup in Japan on Sunday, overcoming European champions Chelsea 1-0 in a closely-fought encounter.
Monterrey take third place at Club World Cup
Dec 16, 2012 05:08 EST
Mexican side Monterrey took third place at the Club World Cup in Japan on Sunday, defeating African champions Al Ahly 2-0.
Chelsea's Benitez seeks Club World Cup boost
Dec 15, 2012 20:51 EST
Interim Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez goes into the Club World Cup final against Corinthians on Sunday hoping for a win to placate fans who have continued to boo him at the Japan tournament.
Tite names team for Chelsea clash
Dec 15, 2012 12:29 EST
Corinthians boss Tite brought his unusual style to the Club World Cup in Japan on Saturday by revealing his team a day ahead of the Brazilian giants' final clash with European champions Chelsea.
Chelsea 'over' Champions League exit - Benitez
Dec 15, 2012 05:18 EST
Rafael Benitez said Saturday Chelsea had put the disappointment of being knocked out of the Champions League behind them, on the eve of a mouthwatering Club World Cup final against Corinthians.
Goal-line technology works, says Blatter
Dec 15, 2012 03:35 EST
FIFA President Sepp Blatter said Saturday that goal-line technology "works" and that referees were happy to see it implemented, as a trial of rival systems at the Club World Cup in Japan enters its final stages.
Goal-line technology 'no-brainer' - Lampard
Dec 14, 2012 04:32 EST
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard, whose "goal" against Germany at the 2010 World Cup was missed by officials, believes the introduction of goal-line technology into football is a "no-brainer".
Chelsea's Mata praises on-form Torres
Dec 13, 2012 11:40 EST
Chelsea's Juan Mata praised Fernando Torres Thursday after the much-maligned striker continued his rich vein of form with a goal in his team's semi-final win over Monterrey at the Club World Cup.
Chelsea thrash Monterrey to reach Club Cup final
Dec 13, 2012 10:58 EST
European champions Chelsea outclassed Mexican side Monterrey 3-1 at the Club World Cup in Japan on Thursday to set up a mouthwatering final clash with Brazilian giants Corinthians.
Corinthians feel pressure at Club World Cup
Dec 13, 2012 00:41 EST
Corinthians coach Tite admitted his side struggled under the weight of expectation after labouring to a 1-0 semi-final victory over Al Ahly in a "life or death" Club World Cup semi-final.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Yokohama 横浜 | |||
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| — Designated city — | |||
| 横浜市 · City of Yokohama[1] | |||
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  Yokohama
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| Coordinates: 35°27′N 139°38′E / 35.45°N 139.633°E | |||
| Country | Japan | ||
| Region | Kantō | ||
| Prefecture | Kanagawa | ||
| Government | |||
| - Mayor | Fumiko Hayashi | ||
| Area | |||
| - Total | 437.35 km2 (168.9 sq mi) | ||
| Population (January 1, 2009) | 3,654,427 | ||
| - Density | 8,335/km2 (21,587.6/sq mi) | ||
| City Symbols | |||
| - Tree | Camellia, Chinquapin, Sangoju Sasanqua, Ginkgo, Zelkova | ||
| - Flower | Rose ugly | ||
| Website | City of Yokohama | ||
| Phone number | 045-671-2121 | ||
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1-1 Minato-chō, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa-ken | |||
