From Nihon-odori Station on the Minatomirai Line, walk 5 minutes towards the sea. Just before Osanbashi Pier you will find "SDN Yokohama".

What is it that keeps people flocking to this quiet, bustling shop in an alley?

Attracted by the exotic atmosphere

The owner, Mr. Shinbo, is originally from Yokohama and originally opened the shop to sell handmade shoes from Taiwan.

"The atmosphere is great and I like this location. I decided from the start that if I were to open a store, it would be around here."

Among all of this, I came across an alley at the foot of Osanbashi Pier. The casual and exotic space surrounded by greenery has an atmosphere that can only be experienced here, different from that of Minato Mirai or Noge.

After starting out importing and selling shoes, they moved on to selling craft beer and wine, and before they knew it, people were flocking to the store in search of rare alcoholic beverages.

Craft beer, natural wine. Find your favorite item.

SDN Yokohama always has a wide variety of alcoholic beverages on sale, including craft beer and natural wine.

"If you come to the store, I think we can make something that suits you."

The store is filled with colorfully designed craft beers and unusual wine bottles. Even if you're not an alcoholic, you're sure to find something you like here.

"NULA" is popular among women because of its eye-catching pop design. Its sour, fruity and refreshing taste makes it easy to drink even for those who don't usually drink beer.

You can buy it and drink it at the store, or you can relax and enjoy it at your hotel. It might be nice to enjoy a drink while feeling the sea breeze at Yamashita Park or Osanbashi Pier.

"Every product and every customer is different, and every one is good"

Inside the store, casual conversations between regulars and Mr. Shinbo lighten the mood. At first glance, "SDN Yokohama" gives off a deep vibe. However, once you step inside, you'll find that it's "a much more laid back place than you'd imagine."

The most important thing about this space is diversity. Just as the wide variety of alcoholic drinks on display is linked to the diversity of the people who gather here, they all have different jobs, backgrounds, and interests.

"It would be boring if people of the same culture gathered together. People of all kinds come together, conversations start, and customers form connections with each other. That's the kind of scene I see all the time at this store."

They deliberately avoid emphasizing one cultural color too much. By doing so, they attract people with unique personalities, which becomes the "color" of "SDN Yokohama."

Enjoy conversation with the owner and customers while casually enjoying your drink. Today, too, you can hear gentle laughter in front of the bar. Once you visit, you'll understand why people become regulars here.

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SDN Yokohama

Address: 1-1 Kaigandori, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture

Access: 5 minutes walk from Exit 2 of Nihon-Odori Station on the Minatomirai Line

SNS: https://www.instagram.com/sdn_yokohama/

 

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