A dragon hides behind red ribbons (Photo: Cathy Cawood)

Dragons in Yokohama

Yokohama Chinatown's Kantei-Byo Shrine

Cathy Cawood   - 1 min read

If you're a fan of dragons you are sure to enjoy Kantei-Byo Shrine in Yokohama. Decorative dragons guard the gate, swarm up the columns and perch on the roof. Like everything else in Chinatown, there are also bright colors, and lots of red lanterns.

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Cathy Cawood

Cathy Cawood @cathy.cawood

 I came to Japan in 2003 to teach English. I lived in Shiga prefecture for 1 year, and it still holds a special place in my heart. I lived in Kyoto for 9 years, then moved to Machida, Tokyo in 2014 after meeting my Japanese partner. I love to take photos, and my Japan in Pictures Facebook page ha...