Yokohama Current Events & Activities

Approximately 160,000 tulips of over 60 varieties will be in full bloom at Yokohama Park. This festival will feature a gardening exhibition and the sales of flowers and trees.
Date&Time:
①Tulip festival: Apr.20 (Sat)- Apr.22 (Mon); 10:00-17:00
②Exhibition at Yamashita Park: Apr.20 (Sat)- May 6 (Mon) *In case of rain, some of the parts will be cancelled.
Location: ①Yokohama Park (3 min walk from JR Kannai Stn or Nihon Odori Stn on Minatomirai Line) ②Yamashita Park (4 min walk from Motomachi-Chukagai Stn on the Minatomirai Line)
Fee: Basically free but some parts with charges
To Apply: Please go directly to the locations.
Inquiries: (045) 228-9435 (*J)

Ice cream was sold the first time in Japan at Bashamichi on May 9th, 1869. Come to enjoy this theatrical music play concert with fantasy on May 9th to commemorate the anniversary for the first ice cream served in Japan.
Date&Time: May 9 (Thu); ①12:30- (the doors open at 12:00) ②15:00- (the doors open at 14:30)
Eligibility: Anybody, including under-school age children, is admitted to this concert; however, they might be asked to move to the nursery or to the lobby if causing a nuisance to the others.
Limit: 1,000 people per concert *Chosen by lottery.
Location: Kannai Hall (5 min walk from North Exit of JR Kannai Stn)
Fee: free
To Apply: RPP (A, N, G, the number of participants (up to 2 persons), and starting time (① or ②)　to 〒231-8455 Naka-ku Sumiyoshi-cho 4-42-1 Yokohama Kannai Hall “Ice cream Hassho Kinen Concert” kakari *Entries must be received by Apr.18 (Thu).
Inquiries: (045) 662-1221 (*J)
URL: http://www.kannaihall.jp/

This is an invitation to the exciting tournament of top table tennis players from all over the world. 20 pairs, 40 people per a game will be invited during this event.
Date&Time: ①Jun.19 (Wed)-Jun 21 (Fri), 9:30- preliminary match (single/doubles) U21
②Jun. 22 (Sat), 9:30- Singles (quarterfinals) Doubles (quarterfinals and semifinals) U21 (final)
③Jun.23 (Sun) 9:30- Singles (semifinals and final) Doubles (finals)
Eligibility: Yokohama citizen
Limit: 20 pairs 40 people per a game *Chosen by lottery.
Location: Kanagawa-ken Yokohama Bunka Taiikukan (5 min walk from JR Kannai Stn)
To Apply: RPP (E,A,N,T, and specify the date) to: 〒231-0017 Naka-ku Minato-cho 1-1 Shimin-kyoku Sports Koshin-ka *Entries must be received by Apr. 22. *One entry per a person
Inquires: (045) 671-3584 (*J)

This “Fancl Fitness Yokohama” is one of the biggest amateur dance events in Yokohama and has performances in both recital and contest divisions. The dance includes hip hop, jazz, baton twirling, cheerleading, Kids dance, hula, ballet, and so on. This will be an event viewers can enjoy and participate in!
Date& Time: May 5 (holiday), 10:00-18:30.
Limit: 5,000 people
Location: Pacifico Yokohama, National Convention Hall (3 min walk from Minatomirai Stn on Minatomirai Line)
Fee: \800 adult \500 Jr. high school student and under　*Free for under-school age
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 640-0018 (*J)

A great opportunity to meet people over a cup of coffee.
Date&Time: May5 (Sun), 10:30-12:00
Fee: Free
Location: Aoba International Lounge (1 min walk from Tana Stn on the Tokyu Den-en toshi Line)
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 989-5266

Learn how to use Microsoft Word (making name cards, post cards, and flyers), Excel (making a family account book, a name list, and a calendar), and how to use the Internet in a series of 8 classes. Spots are available for some participants who are able to bring in their own laptop computers, and spots are also available for those who do not have computers.
Eligibility: Non-Japanese who can read hiragana & katakana.
Dates&Time of the Classes: May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, and July 4; 13:30-15:00
Briefing Date&Time: May 9 (Thu), 13:30-14:00
Fee: \4,000/course *Non-refundable
Location: Konan International Lounge (Yumeooka Office Tower 13F, Kamiooka Stn on the Keikyu or Subway)
Application Period: Apr.20 (Sat) to May 8 (Wed)
To Apply: Please telephone or come to the Lounge to apply. At that time, please give your name, the ward you live in, contact numbers, nationality, and whether or not you can bring your own PC.
Inquiries: (045) 848-0990

This salon is a place where foreign parents and children learn Japanese and acquire necessary information to raise children in Japan. There will also be fun activities such as storytelling, and singing action songs with movements. Please participate in these programs with your children.
Date&Time: Apr.22 (Mon), 10:00-12:00
Eligibility: Parent whose native tongue is not Japanese and under-school age child. *Those who live in Tsurumi-ward have priority to get in.
Limit: 5 families *First-come basis.
Fee: Free
Location: Tsurumi International Lounge (1 min walk from JR or the Keikyu Tsurumi Stn)
To Apply: Please call or ask at the Lounge to apply.
Inquiries&Applications: (045) 511-5311 Fax (045) 511-5312
URL: http://www.tsurumilounge.com/

Content of the Course: Preparation for high school entrance examination
(Subjects: Japanese as a language and a subject, Math and English.)
Eligibility:
1) Those who came to Japan after graduating Jr. high school (or completed 9 years of education) and like to go to high school in Japan.
2) Those who graduated Jr. high school in Japan and preparing for high school entrance examination.
3) Those who are studying at night school in Japan and wishing to enter high school in Japan.
4) The other/ Those who like to study at our school.
Location: Yokohama shi Urafune Fukugo Shisetsu (5 min walk from Bando-bashi stn on Municipal Subway)
Dates and Time: Apr.22 (Mon)- February, 2014 (every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday); 10:00-16:30 *No class on national holidays.
Fee: \10,000 for entrance fee and \30,000/month *Extra for text books.
Briefing Date&Time: ①Apr.7 (Sun), 14:00- ②Apr.16 (Tue), 17:00-
Inquiries and Application: Ms. Masako Igusa (school representative) tfy2012@softbank.ne.jp 080-4875-2301 ： iguigu.mat@kmj.biglobe.ne.jp
Me-net Kanagawa: E-mail: me-net@nexyzbb.ne.jp
Minami International Lounge: (045) 232-9544 Contact Ms. Kishino

Eligible registrants are healthy adults who are between the ages of 18 and 54.
Date&Time: Mar.20 (Wed), 11:00-17:00
Location: Yokohama Sogo 9F (3 min walk from JR Yokohama Stn)
Inquiries: (045) 671-2464 (*J)

Enjoy a springtime walk through the city of Yokohama!
Small gifts will be given to those who finish.
Date&Time: May.5 (Holiday), 10:00-16:00 (Registration is accepted until 12:00.)
Eligibility: Elementary school students and younger children must be accompanied by adults.
Limit: 5,000 people *First-come basis
Fee: \800 for advance registration and \1,000 for registration on the spot. *Fee includes insurance.
It is free for pre-school children.
Location: Minatomirai 21 area, Yamashita area (Bashamichi Stn on the Minatomirai Line)
To Apply: From Mar.20, pick up a registration form available at ward offices and sports centers. Use a postal payment form enclosed. Handling charge needs to be paid by applicants. Entries must be postmarked by Apr.24 (Wed).
Inquiries: (045) 640-0055 (*J)