Inside Japan’s POOREST Homeless Town | Japanese Listening Practice and Walk

In today's video, we explore the largest slum in Yokohama. And Let's practice Your Japanese Listening together!

In this Town, There are so many poor people and homeless who are living in cheap loding houses.
Also Kotobuki-cho is an area with a Hidden history and culture, deeply connected to the development of Yokohama and its interactions with the world.

🚶‍♂️Highlights
・Social Background
The role of Kotobuki-cho during the post-war reconstruction era and the current demographic composition.

・History of Kotobuki-cho
The development of this area and the impact of Yokohama's opening to foreign trade in the Meiji period

・Modern Kotobuki-cho
Features of the area, weird spots, and local alleys

This video is not just a tour, but a deep dive into the social and historical undercurrents that shape Kotobuki-cho . Perfect for those who want to understand the lesser-known aspects of Japanese society and the complexities of urban poverty.

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