Located in the Kanagawa Prefecture, south of Tokyo, Yokohama is the second biggest region. It is situated in the Kanto region of Honshu Island. Yokohama covers an area of 168.87 square miles (437.38 square km) and has an estimated population of 3.9 million.
Due to its coastal location, Yokohama is one of the major port cities of Japan and also has close links with Tokyo due to the proximity between the two cities. The word Yokohama translates to 'horizontal beach' in English. This city is known for its strong transport links around Honshu and the rest of Japan, as well as being home to some iconic landmarks like the Nippon Maru and Yokohama Marine Tower.