Yokohama Current Events & Activities

COMPLETEDKyogen, one of traditional ancient Japanese performances, titled “Sue-hirogari” by Tojiro Yamamoto and “Suou-otoshi” by Noritada Yamamoto.
Limit: 486 people
Date&Time: Jan.13, 2008 (Sun), 14:00
Venue: Yokohama Nohgakudo (bus route #103 from East Exit of Yokohama Stn to “Tobe Icchome” bus stop)
Fee: \2,000 (reserved seat only)
To Apply: Call or visit directly from Dec.9 (Sun), 12:00
*From Dec.8 (Sat), 12:00 if calling.
Inquiries: (045) 263-3055 (*J)

COMPLETEDChristmas is just around the corner, and many sites in Yokohama are being beautifully lighted up! Here are some of the sites you would really enjoy!

"Art Skate Rink at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse"
This is the third year, and it has gotten the name for the winter event of Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse. Enjoy skating in fantastic atmosphere.
Limit: 300 people
*First come, first served.
Date&Time: Dec.8 (Sat)- Feb.14, 2008 (Thu), 13:00-22:00(weekday) 11:00-22:00 (weekend and holiday)
*Cancelled in case of inclement weather.
Venue: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse No.1, outside event space (6min walk from Bashamichi Stn of Minatomirai Line)
Fee: Adult \500, Elem. and Jr. High student \400, 3yrs up to Kindergarten \300
*Additional \500 for skate rental.
To Apply: Please go directly to the venue.
Inquiries: (045) 211-1515 (*J)

"2007 Christmas Around the World "
Western-Style Buildings and Yokohama Yamate Museum of Tennis in Yamate area are full of Christmas decorations. Each place has a theme country; France for Berrick Hall, Hungary for Bluff No.18, and etc.
Date&Time: Dec.1 (Sat)-Dec.25 (Tue), 9:30-17:00 *Extended till 19:00 on Dec.22, 23, and 24.
Venue: Various venues around Yamate area, including the Yamate 111 Ban-Kan and the Diplomat’s House.
(5-20min walk from Ishikawacho Stn of JR Negishi Line or exit #5 of Motomachi- Chukagai Stn of Minatomirai Line)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the venue.
Inquiries: (045) 623-2957 (*J)

"Yokohama Promenade of lights"
Stroll Yamashita Park Street and enjoy the shower of beautiful lights!
Date&Time: Dec.1 (Sat)-Feb.24, 2008 (Sun) after sunset
Venue: Yamashita Park Street (3min walk from Motomachi- Chukagai Stn of Minatomirai Line)
To Apply: Please go directly to the venue.
Inquiries: (045) 211-0122 (*J)

COMPLETED
Join and have some fun of guitar music and dance performance.
Date&Time: Dec.16 (Sun), 12:00-15:00
Venue: Yokohama City University, Icho-no-Yakata (5min walk from Kanazawa-Hakkei Stn of Keikyu/ Seaside Line)
Fee: \500 (Included drink & snack)
*Elem. School age and under: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the venue. *No parking lot.
Inquiries: (045) 786-0531

COMPLETED
Come and join our party wishing　you have happy Christmas!
Date&Time: Dec.22 (Sat), 10:00-12:00
Venue: Isogo Ward Office 6F#602 (3min walk from JR Isogo Stn)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the venue.
Inquiries: (045) 750-2550
*Every Mon. & Fri. 10:00-13:30

COMPLETED
Date&Time: Dec.15 (Sat), 15:00-16:30
Venue: Hodogaya International Exchange Corner (3min walk from Ten-nocho Stn of Sotetsu Line)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the venue.
Inquiries: (045) 337-0012

COMPLETED
Enjoy dance performances by choreographers and dancers from Japan, Finland and Korea.
Limit: 250 people/performance
*Children under 6 yrs of age may not attend.
Date&Time: Dec.7 (Fri); 19:00, Dec.8 (Sat)&Dec.9 (Sun); 15:00
Venue: 3F Hall, Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse No.1 (6 min walk from Bashamichi Stn of Minatomirai Line)
Fee: \3,500 advance, \2,500 student, \4,000 at the door
*Tickets available at the venue.
Inquiries: (045) 211-1515 (*J)

COMPLETED
This method of exercise focuses on breathing, coordinated with movement concentrating on core and strengthen other posture muscles. Pilates can help avoid injury, muscle balance, improve posture, release tension. Also it takes a major role in assisting rehabilitation.
Limit: 15 people/class
*Chosen by lottery.
Eligibility: For all age groups, both genders, athletes’ sports players.
Date&Time: Jan.7/21/28, Feb.4/18/25, Mar.3/10/17/24,
A; 10:30-11:30, B; 18:00-19:00, C; 19:10-20:10
Rehab; 14:00-15:00
Venue: Yokohama Bunka Taiikukan (Cultural Gymnasium) (5 min walk from Kannai Stn)
Fee: \20,000 (for 10 times)
To Apply: RPP(E,A,N,T,X,G, the date of birth, fax# and the class you would like to attend) to: 〒231-0032 Naka-ku, Furocho 2-7 Yokohama Bunka Taiiku-kan
*Must be received by Nov.20.
Inquiries: (045) 641-5741 (*J)

COMPLETED
This class presents basic PC skills while playing games.
*Conducted only in Japanese.
Eligibility: 1st-4th grade elem. school students and their guardians
Limit: 16 families (32 people)
*Chosen by lottery.
Date&Time: Dec.9 (Sun), 10:00-12:00/13:30-15:30
Venue: Yokohama Science Center (Kodomo Kagaku-kan) (3 min walk from JR Yokodai Stn)
Fee: \1,000 (family)
To Apply: RPP(E,A,N,T, grade and time you would like to attend) to:
〒235-0045 Isogo-ku, Yokodai 5-2-1, Yokohama Science Center
*Entries must be received by Nov.20.
Inquiries: (045) 832-1166 (*J)

COMPLETED
Foreign volunteers living in Tsuzuki Ward will take a leading part and introduce Tea & Culture of the world. 10 Countries (Areas) are planning to participate. There will be section where children can enjoy Origami and crafts.
Date&Time: Nov.18 (Sun), 10:00-15:00
*Introduction Panel Display: Nov.13 (Tue)-Nov.17 (Sat)
Venue: 1F, Tsuzuki Ward Office
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the venue.
Inquiries: (045) 948-2234 (*J)

COMPLETED
Enjoy a market selling fresh vegetables, fish, meat, bread and more.
At the “Shiromeshi-Shokudo”, you can try dishes free of charge, if you bring your own bowl with white rice and chopsticks.
*No preparation for bowl or chopsticks.
Date&Time: Nov.18 (Sun), 9:00-13:00
Venue: Port Side Koban-mae Square (7 min walk from Yokohama Stn East Exit, near the Bay Quarter Yokohama)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the venue.
Inquiries: (045) 440-5336 (*J)
URL: http://hamaichi.boo.jp/
(*J)