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Yokohama, une Ville à l’Ambiance Unique

Yokohama se trouve au Sud de Tokyo est a été l’un des premiers ports japonais à s’ouvrir au marché international. L’atmosphère est complètement différente de la capitale et vous y trouverez de nombreux endroits à découvrir! 



Les 3 Points Clé, Symboles de la Ville de Yokohama 
❶ Un port à l'image du Japon
❷ Une large ville à l’ambiance romantique
❸ Un lieu privilégié des couples

Yokohama dans son architecture est largement influencée de l’Occident. Le soir la ville portuaire de Minatomirai s’éclaire pour offrir un spectacle de lumière attirant les Japonais mais aussi les touristes venus du monde entier! 

Centre Commercial JOINUS



JOINUS est un large centre commercial comptant plus de 400 boutiques! Vous y trouverez à peu près tout ce dont vous avez besoin! Si vous passez par Yokohama vous ne voudriez pas manquer ça! Arrêtez-vous à JOINUS et jetez un oeil aux différentes boutiques! 



A 2 pas de la gare de Yokohama



Empruntez simplement la sortie Ouest!

JOINUS est directement relié à la sortie Ouest de la gare de Yokohama. Plus besoin de s'inquiéter pour la météo du jour. Qu’il pleuve, vente, neige ou fasse une chaleur intense (l’été au Japon est extrêmement humide et chaud) vous pourrez rejoindre vos boutiques préférées sans souci! 

Laissez-nous vous présenter quelques boutiques qui valent vraiment le détour :

❶ GEORGE’S



La boutique propose un tas d’objets amusants pour décorer votre maison. GEORGE’S détourne tous les objets du quotidien de façon décalée. Au menu : mode, produits d’intérieur, ustensiles de cuisine, etc. 



Le coin cuisine offre un large choix de produits qui feront sourire vos proches. Nous avons tellement apprécié la boutique que nous n’avons pas vu le temps passer! Si vous êtes lassé de votre intérieur tristounet c’est le moment d’y ajouter un peu de piment! 



⏰ : 10h – 21h 
🏦 : B1
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❷ Steak Joint



Steak Joint est un restaurant spécialisé comme vous vous en doutez dans le steak et plus généralement les viandes grillées. Vous retrouverez ce restaurant à l’intérieur rappelant le Sud des Etats-Unis à l’étage B1. Ne vous inquiétez pas, vous serez très vite attiré par l’énorme drapeau du Texas et la décoration en peau de vache. C’est un restaurant très populaire ici à JOINUS!



Le steak était tendre et juteux, un vrai délice! Le restaurant propose 3 sauces pour assaisonner ses viandes : originale, ail&oignon, wafū (style japonais). N’hésitez donc pas à jouer avec les saveurs! 

⏰ : 11h – 23h 
🏦 : B1
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Le rosbif est aussi un plat de choix! Vous nous direz que c’est un classique servi sur un bol de riz mais nous vous promettons qu’il en vaut vraiment la peine. Aucun doute sur votre surprise à la degustation! 

❸ Bunmeidō (文明堂)

Cette boutique spécialisée dans le ‘Castella’ (カステラ) a une histoire de 117 ans. Cette pâtisserie japonaise à base de sirop de malt a été importée par les missionnaires portugais lors de l’ouverture du Japon au XVIème siècle.



La boutique ’Bunmeidō’ est d’ailleurs originaire de Nagasaki. Elle est extrêmement populaire à travers le Japon pour ces castellas d’excellence! 

⏰ : 10h – 21h 
🏦 : 1F
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Nous avons décidé d’acheter un castella pour notre retour à l’hôtel mais cela peut également être une bonne idée de cadeau à offrir à vos amis ou vos proches. Il y a d’ailleurs un service de petit mot. Si vous souhaitez offrir un cadeau personnalisé à vos amis c’est une bonne solution. Faites la demande une semaine à l’avance en inscrivant un nom et/ou un petit mot. 

❹ KBF+



La boutique KBF+ se trouve au 4ème étage de JOINUS. Cette marque propose des produits simples mais à la fois chics qui ravit un public féminin. La simplicité, l’authenticité et le côté moderne des vêtements en font sont succès! 

⏰ : 10h – 21h 
🏦 : 4F
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La boutique reflète bien l’évolution des tendances actuelles, une force de la marque! Si vous êtes à l’affut des nouvelles sorties mais que vous souhaitez privilégier une touche individuelle vous serez sûrement satisfait par KBF+. 

❺ HOUSE OF ROSE

Des produits cosmétiques naturels à votre image! 



HOUSE OF ROSE se trouve au rez-de-chaussée. Cette une marque de cosmétique proposant des ingrédients naturels. HOUSE OF ROSE est là pour chérir tous les types de peau. Elle développe des produits en accord avec votre peau pour réduire les irritations! 

⏰ : 10h – 21h 
🏦 : 1F
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Par exemple leur produit #1 des ventes, Milcure Pure est une gamme de produits hydratant utilisant un lait à base de protéine (whey) provenant de vaches laitières élevées dans les prairies d’Hokkaidō. 



Lors de notre visite nous avons également mis la main sur Mintleap, un produit à base de menthe rafraîchissante, parfait pour les étés chauds. Ce baume à lèvres est produit avec 9 huiles naturelles différentes aux diverses odeurs : citron, menthe, romarin. Ce baume garde vos lèvres hydratées! Les produits sont sans alcool et exclusivement issus d’ingrédients naturels

3 Points Notables de JOINUS :

① Faites-vous une beauté à l’Atelier Haruka PLUS HAIR CUT



L’Atelier Haruka est un salon généraliste proposant des services de coiffure, maquillage et de location de robes. Vous y retrouverez de temps à autres des campagnes spéciales où vous pourrez louer votre yukata! 

⏰ : 10h – 21h 
🏦 : 2F
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Quand vous souhaitez vous refaire une beauté de la tête au pied comme lors d’une cérémonie de mariage l'Atelier Haruka l’endroit idéal! 

② N’oubliez pas de passer par le Comptoir Tax-Free!



JOINUS propose un service d’exemption de taxes disponible uniquement pour les touristes étrangers! Lorsque vous passez par le comptoir se trouvant au rez-de-chaussée on vous expliquera tout ce qu’il faut savoir pour en profiter. 

⏰ : 10h – 21h 
🏦 : B1



Points Importants
⦿ L’exemption de taxes est seulement valable le jour de l’achat
⦿ Vous ne pourrez pas échanger un produit après avoir utilisé ce système.
⦿ Certains produits de Takashimaya ne sont pas éligibles à l’exemption de taxes. 
⦿ 1,1% du prix des produits est pris en compte comme frais de procédures
⦿ La procédure prend généralement un certain temps alors soyez patient
⦿ Vous pouvez aussi profiter de ce système à Takashimaya Yokohama. 

③ ‘JOINUS NO MORI’ (ジョイナスの森) – Jardin des Toits de JOINUS



Sur les toits du bâtiment de JOINUS se trouve une zone assez spéciale appelée JOINUS NO MORI. Vous y retrouverez non seulement un coin vert mais également différentes sculptures. C’est un endroit que nous vous conseillons pour vous détendre après une longue séance de shopping. 

⏰ : de Mars à Septembre 10h – 18h 
      d’Octobre à Février 10h – 17h 



Yokohama étant très régulièrement noir de monde il est souvent difficile de trouver un endroit où se reposer. Ce jardin est l’endroit idéal, il y a peu monde et en plus vous pouvez y accéder gratuitement. Quoi demander de plus? 

JOINUS
1-5-1 Minamisaiwai, Nishi ward, Yokohamama, Kanagawa Prefecture
📞 : (+81)045-316-3200
⏰ : Boutiques 10h – 21h 
      Restaurants 11h – 23h (l'heure peut varier suivant les enseignes) 
🏦 : Rejoignez JOINUS → Sortie Ouest de la station Yokohama JR
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      The Chugoku Region (中国地方) consists of five prefectures: Hiroshima, Okayama, Shimane, Tottori, and Yamaguchi. In Chugoku you’ll find the sand dunes of Tottori, and Hiroshima’s atomic bomb site, plus centers of ancient history like Grand Shrine of Izumo.

    • SHIKOKU

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      On the other side of the Seto Inland Sea opposite Japan’s main island, Shikoku (四国) is a region made up of four prefectures: Ehime, Kagawa, Kochi, and Tokushima. The area is famous for its udon (in Kagawa), and the beautiful Dogo Onsen hot springs (in Ehime).

    • Kagawa Prefecture is on the northern part of the island of Shikoku, facing Japan's main island and the Seto Inland Sea. It's known for being the smallest prefecture in Japan, by area, but at the same time Kagawa is called the "Udon Prefecture" thanks to its famous sanuki udon. Aside from Kotohiragu Shrine and Ritsurin Garden, the prefecture's small islands are popular, and Kagawa is full of unique destinations, like Angel Road. They say that if you lay eyes on Zenigata Sunae, a huge Kagawa sand painting, you'll never have money troubles ever again.

    • Located in the most southwestern part of Japan, Kyushu (九州) has 7 prefectures: Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Oita, Miyazaki and Kagoshima. Famous for its unique culture and history of Chinese and Dutch trade and Western missionaries, Kyushu offers many historic treasures and beauties. It is also home to some of Japan's most famous natural hot springs due to all the volcanos.

    • FUKUOKA

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      Fukuoka Prefecture has the highest population on the southern island of Kyushu, with two major cities: Fukuoka and Kitakyushu. Thanks to growing transportation networks, Fukuoka is more accessible than ever, and so are the many local attractions. On top of historical spots like Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, travelers shouldn't miss Fukuoka's food scene, with motsu nabe (offal hotpot), mentaiko (spicy cod roe), and famous Hakata ramen―best eaten from a food stall in the Nakasu area of Hakata. Plus, it's full of all sorts of destinations for travelers, like trendy shopping centers, and the beautiful nature of Itoshima and Yanagawa.

    • KAGOSHIMA

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      Kagoshima Prefecture played a major role in Japan's modernization as a backdrop for famous historical figures like samurais Saigo Takamori and Okubo Toshimichi, who pushed Japan out of the Edo era and into the Meiji. Because of that, Sengan-en Garden is just one of many historical destinations, and when it comes to attractions Kagoshima has plenty: the active volcano of Sakurajima, popular hot springs Ibusuki Onsen and Kirishima Onsen, World Heritage Site Yakushima Island, even what Japan calls the "island closest to heaven," Amami Oshima. Kagoshima might be found on the very southernmost tip of the southern island of Kyushu, but there's plenty to see.

    • OKINAWA

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      The island chain of Okinawa (沖縄) makes up the southernmost tip of Japan, which is why it's also the most tropical area in the country. Thanks to a history of independence and totally distinct political and cultural events, Okinawa has a unique culture, and remnants of the Ryukyu Kingdom are still visible all over the islands. Food, language, traditional dress, it's all a little different! It's also said to be the birthplace of karate.

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