Yokohama Current Events & Activities

What would you do if the concert hall you were enjoying performance got on fire? This is an evacuation drill for precisely such a situation. All of the audience members and performers will participate in this drill. You will also be able to enjoy a performance by the Yokohama Fire Band.
Limit: 500 people *Chosen by lottery. *Children younger than school age not admitted.
Date&Time: Sep.4 (Fri), 10:30-12:00
Location: Minatomirai Hall, Main Hall (3 min walk from Minatomiai Stn on Minatomirai Line)
To Apply: RPP(E,A,N,T, and number of people in your group) to　〒220-0012 Nishi-ku, Minatomirai 2-3-6, Yokohama Minatomirai Hall *Entries must be postmarked by Aug.17. *Up to 5 people per entry
Inquiries: (045) 682-2020 (*J)

Featuring world-famous animation films for children. This is a movie festival that both parents and children can enjoy together.
Limit: 300 people per show *First come, first served
Date&Time: Aug.15 (Sat); 11:00-12:00, 13:00-14:00, 15:00-16:00, 18:00-19:00 Aug.16 (Sun); 11:00-12:00, 13:00-14:00, 15:00-16:00
Location: Yokohama Landmark Tower Hall (5 min walk from Sakuragi-cho Stn on JR/Municipal Subway.
Fee: ￥500 *Free for those younger than 18 yrs or older than 60 yrs of age
To Apply: Please go directly to the location *numbered ticket will be handed out one hour prior 　 to each show.
Inquiries: (03) 3424-7474 (*J)

There will be a walking class conducted by the Yokohama Sport Medical Center staff utilizing the big screen at Nissan Stadim, Followed by walking around Shin-Yokohama Park.
Limit: 100 people *Chosen by lottery
Eligibility: High school students and older
Date&Time: Sep.21 (holiday), 9:00-12:00
Fee: ￥500
Location: Nissan Stadium and Shin Yokohama Park (7 min walk from JR Kozukue)
To Apply: RPP(E,A,N,T,Fax, and G) to 〒231-0015 Naka-ku, Onoecho 6-81, Nissei Onoecho bldg 2F, Yokohama-shi Recreation Kyokail *Entries must be received by Aug.31.
Inquiries: (045) 671-5049 (*J)

①10 km Wheelchair Marathon (men and women, 15 yrs and above) ②Half Marathon (men and women ,18 yrs and above) ③10 Km Race (men and women, 15 yrs and above)
Limit: ①25 people ②2,500 people ③3,500 people *First come, first served.
Eligibility: Those who can run within a limited time
Date&Time: Nov.29 (Sun), 9:30-12:20
Registration at: Yokohama Park (4 min walk from Motomachi –Chukagai Stn) *Finish line is at Yamashita Pier
Fee: Adults \3,500, High School Students \1,500
To Apply: Please send an application form available from Aug.24 at Ward Office (Regional Promotion Division), Sports Center, City Hall (information center), Administrative Service Center, and Yokohama Rapport and send it to: 〒231-0015 Naka-ku, Onoe-cho 6-81, Nissei Onoe-cho Bldg.2F Yokohama Marathon Jimukyoku
Application Period: Sep.1-Sep.4
Inquiries: (045) 651-9990 (*J) Fax (045) 651-6430
http://www.yokohamamarathon.jp/

It’s an event for parents & children. Explore the autumn forest with rangers and see what you can find.
Limit: 40 people per day *Chosen by lottery
Eligibility: Children between 3 and 6 yrs old who are not in elementary school and their guardians.
Date&Time: Sep.19 (Sat), Sep.20 (Sun); 10:00-12:00 *In case of rain, Sep.19 will be postponed to Sep.21 and Sep.20 to Sep.22 *Come in comfortable, weather-appropriate clothes (hat/cap, long sleeves and trousers, etc) Please bring refreshments, towel, and spare clothes.
Location: Yokohama Shizen Kansatsu no Mori (Yokohama Nature Sanctuary) (7 min walk from “Yokohama Reien-mae” bus stop of the Kanachu bus bound for Ofuna from Kanazawa Hakkei Stn on Keikyu Line)
Fee: Free
To Apply: RPP(E,A,N of all attendants, T, Fax, and G) to 〒247-0013 Sakae-ku, Kamigo-cho 1562-1, Yokohama Shizen Kansatsu no Mori *Entries must be received by Sep.4 *Fax and Email also acceptable.
Inquiries: (045) 894-7474 (*J) Fax (045) 894-8892 Email: yokohama-nc@wbsj.org

Gymnastics gold medalist Isao Yoneda, and Shinji Aoto, who participated in both the summer and the winter Olympics, are coming to teach kids gymnastics and running techniques. After the lesson, you will get to run a race with them!
Date&Time: Aug.22 (Sat), 14:00-16:30
Location: Akarenga Soko 1 Gokan 3F Hall and areas around it (Bashamichi Stn on Minatomirai Line)
Limit: 40 people for gymnastics, and 30 people for running, chosen by lottery (You may only participate in one event.)
Fee: Free
Eligibility: Elementary school children who go to school in Yokohama
To Apply: Send fax, e-mail, or RPP (Course,N,T,G) to: 〒231-0015 Naka-ku Onoe-cho 6-81 Nissei Yokohama Onoe-cho Bldg. 1F Chiiki Sports Shien-ka
Applications must by received by Aug.16.
Inquiries and Applications (*J):
Tel: (045) 640-0015
Fax: (045) 640-0024
E-Mail: sougougata@yspc.or.jp

Come and participate in this annual track & field festival!
Date&Time: Sep.21 (Holiday),
13:00-16:00
Location: Mitsuzawa Park Ground (Take the bus for Mitsuzawa Ground from Yokohama Stn West Bus Terminal, No., 7, 8, 9, 11. Then a 5 min walk from the arrival bus stop)
Fee: Free
Application Period: Aug.17-Sep.4
To Apply: Pick up an application form at your ward office or at sports centers. Fill it in, and mail it by post. The address is printed on the form.
Inquiries: (045) 640-0018 (*J)

Baseball and soccer players will hold classes to teach children:
Date&Time: Sep.27 (Sun) Yokohama BayStars: Pre-school children (4-5 yr olds) and their guardians, 60 pairs, 120 people
From 9:30
Yokohama F.Marinos: 4th graders through 6th graders and their guardians, 60 pairs, 120 people
From 11:30
Yokohama FC: 1st graders to 3rd graders and their guardians, 60 pairs, 120 people
From 13:30
Participants are chosen by lottery.
Location: Athletics Field at Tomioka Comprehensive Park (Tomioka Sogo Koen Grando）（5 min walk from Nanbu Shijo Stn on the Kanazawa Seaside Line)
Fee: Free
Application Period: Aug.3-Aug.27
To Apply: Send RPP (E,A,T, name of the child and the guardian, and ages/grades) to: 〒231-0015 Yokohama-shi Naka-ku Onoe-cho 6-81 Nissei Yokohama Onoe-cho Bldg. Yokohama-shi Taiiku Kyokai
Applications must be received by Aug.27.
Inquiries: (045) 640-0018 (*J)

This event is held at all three municipal zoos in Yokohama.
Date&Time: Saturdays and Sundays during August, 9:30-20:30
Entrance should be by 19:00.
Location: Zoorasia (15 min bus ride from JR Nakayama Stn)
Nogeyama Zoo (10 min walk from Hinode Stn on Keikyu Line) Kanazawa Zoo (bus from Kanazawa Bunko Stn on Keikyu Line to Natsuyama Sakaue stop and 6 min walk from the bus stop/Direct express buses are available from Kanazawa Bunko Stn on weekends and holidays)
Fee: Admission to the Zoo (admission to Nogeyama Zoo is free)
To Apply: Please go directly to the location
Inquiries: Check each zoo’s website

During extended opening hours in August, on the 15th and the 16th, there will be a summer festival. Enjoy the booths and the zoo at night!
Date&Time: Aug.15 (Sat), Aug.16 (Sun); 9:30-20:30
Please enter the zoo by 19:00.
Location: Kanazawa Zoo (see the above article for location)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 783-9101 (*J)