About Us

Outline of Yokohama Association for International
Communications and Exchanges (YOKE)

Outline

Mission Statement We aim to enrich our community by encouraging understanding and respect for one another's cultures and values, all the while maintaining Yokohama's historical and cultural charms and enhancing its reputation as an international city.
Chairperson and CEO Masako Maeda, Ph.D.
Address Yokohama International Organizations Center 5F, Pacifico Yokohama
1-1-1 Minato Mirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama 220-0012
History
Jul.8, 1981 Established as a voluntary organization "Yokohama-shi Kaigai Koryu Kyokai"
Dec.28, 1982 Recognized as a foundation
Mar.30, 1993 Authorized to act as a Specific Public Interest Promotion Corporation
Apr.1, 1999 Changed its Japanese name to "Yokohama-shi Kokusai Koryu Kyokai"
Jun.13, 2004 Moved from Sangyo Boeki Center, 2 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku to present address
Endowment 1.497 billion yen

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