Yokohama Current Events & Activities

There will be a lottery to fill newly available apartments managed by the city. (New apartments include newly constructed and newly vacant)
To Apply: Fill out an application form available at any Ward Office Information Services Section (Kuyakusho Koho-Sodan-Kakari) , Administrative Service Corners, Community Centers, and Office of Public Information Access (1F of City Hall) *Application form available from Apr.13-24.
Application Period: Apr.15 (Wed)–Apr.24 (Fri)
Inquiries: (045)451-7777(*J) Fax (045)451-7769

“Choju-no-shiori”, which has been issued to persons who are over 65 yrs old, will be abolished at the end Mar. 2009. Instead, the “Hama-tomo" card, which began last Oct., will offer the same good-deal services pvovided by the “Choju-no-shiori”. Those who haven't applied yet for the "Hama-tomo" card, may apply at local Ward Office.
Eligibility: Those who are 65 yrs. and over.
Inquiries: Call Center (045)664-2525
Fax (045)664-2828

Those who finished the home-helper 2nd grade course at a school affiliated with the City of Yokohama and received employment through the Welfare Facility, etc. within the City may apply for a subsidy covering half/all school tuition related costs.
Limit: 1,000 people *First come, first served.
Eligibility: Yokohama Citizen who are employed through the Welfare Facility etc., and work within Yokohama city limits.
Subsidy: Half of the tuition fee (￥40,000 maximum) *Full assistance is available only to those who qualify.
To Apply: Obtain an application available at any affiliated schools, or at City Hall (Health and Social Welfare Bureau, Project Division/ Yokohama-shi KenkoFukushi kyoku Kikaku-ka) between Apr.1 - Feb.26, 2010.
Inquiries: Affiliated schools
For low-income earners: at Yokohama-shi Kenko Fukushi kyoku Kikaku-ka (045)671-3683(*J)
Fax (045)664-4739

Aqua-exercises wil work on stretching the respiratory muscles and focus on breathing all of which is known to be effective for children with asthma.
Limit: 15 people *Chosen by lottery.
Eligibility: 1st throught 3rd grade Elementary school children living in Yokohama, and who suffer from asthma.
Date&Time: Every Friday (total of 9 times) from Jun.5 –Jul.31; 16:00-18:00 *Until 17:30 on Jun.5
Location: Mu・U21 Azamino (bus from Azamino Stn, either on the municipal subway or Tokyu Denentoshi-Line, to ”Azamino Danchi” bus stop
Fee: Free
To Apply: SP (E,A,N, T, and G) to:〒231-0017 Naka-ku, Minato-cho 1-1 Kenko Fukushi-Kyoku Hoken Seisaku-ka *Entries must be received by Apr.24.
Inquiries: (045)671-2482(*J) Fax (045)663-4469

Get on board and enjoy a view of the City of Yokohama from the sea.
Date&Time:
“Takashima”
Jun.1 (Mon) A: 10:00-11:00/B: 11:30-12:30/C: 13:30-14:30/D: 15:00-16:00
Jun.2 (Tue) E: 10:00-11:00/F: 11:30-12:30/G: 13:30-14:30/H: 15:00-16:00
“Hamadori”
Jun.1 (Mon) I: 13:00-14:00/J: 14:30-15:30　/K: 18:00-19:00
*Cancelled in case of inclement weather
Location: Rinko Park Pukari Pier (10 min from Minato Mirai Stn of Minatomirai Line)
Limit: “Takashima” Jun.1 (Mon) 50 peoples×4 trips total of 200/ Jun.2 (Tue) 50 peoples×4 trips total of 200, “Hamadori” Jun.1 (Mon) 90 peoples×3 trips total of 270
*Chosen by lottery
Eligibility: Yokohama citizens. Elementary school children and younger must be accompanied by adult.
Fee: Free
To Apply: RPP (E, Course(A-K),　A, N, T, and G) to〒231-0012 Naka-ku Aioi-cho 1-18 Konan Bldg 2F B, Yokohama Kaikosai Jikko Iinkai “Takashima” “Hamadori” Josen-kai *Entries must be received by Apr.30.
Inquiries: (045)212-5511(*J) Fax (045)212-5510

As one of the commemorative projects for the 150th Anniversary of the Port Opening, the Yokohama Marine Museum will reopen Apr.24, renamed the “Yokohama Minato (Port) Museum”. The 150-year history of the Yokohama Port will be on permanent display as part of the new “History” and “Rediscovery” permanent exhibitions.
Date& Time: Open at 12:00 noon on Apr.24.
Location: Yokohama Minato Museum (5min walk from Sakuragi-cho Stn, either of municipal subway or JR, or 5min walk from Minato-mirai Stn of Minato mirai Line)
Fee: For admission for both Yokohama Minato Museum and Nippon Maru ￥600 Adult ￥300 Child
To Apply: Please go directly to the location
Inquiries: (045)221-0280(*J) Fax (045)221-0277

All of the 18 Yokohama Municipal Libraries will celebrate the 150th port-opening anniversary by having panel exhibitions, lectures, and storytelling events.
Date&Time: Apr.1 (Wed)-Jun.30 (Tue)
Location: All 18 Municipal Libraries
Please look up the locations of the libraries on the Yokohama Living Guide Website.
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 262-7334 (*J)

On the street of Nihon Odori, 240,000 roses and tulips will be laid out to form a flower picture. Enjoy the art of flowers!
Date&Time: May 2 (Sat) Flower picture-making begins at 13:00 and will finish at 17:00. It will be on display until May 3 (Sun), 22:00. Depending on the weather, the display may be extended to May 6.
Location: Nihon Odori (Nihon Odori Stn of Minatomirai Line or Kannai Stn of JR/Municipal Subway)
Fee: Free
Inquiries: (045)671-2779 (*J)

This horticultural event features: a tulip festival at Yokohama Park (160,000 tulips on display, flower sale, charity section, etc), a flower bed exhibition at Yamashita Park (flower beds made by professionals and local amateurs ), and a stamp rally which will connect both parks.
Date: Apr.24 (Fri)-May 6 (Holiday), 10:00-17:00
Location:Yokohama Park and Yamashita Park (Kannai Stn of JR Negishi Line or Municipal Subway, or Nihon Odori Stn of Minatomirai Line)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the locations.
Inquiries: (045) 309-2224 (*J)

The 28th Port-Opening Festival seeks pictures (watercolor or crayon) addressing the following themes: “The scenery of the Yokohama port,” or “Yokohama, celebrating its 150th port-opening anniversary” 10 works will be selected and prizes awarded at the Port-Opening Festival on Jun.2.
Date&Time: The display of pictures will be from May 31 (Sun)–Jun.2 (Tue) 10:00-21:00
Location: Yokohama Port-Opening Festival, MM21 Rinko Park (5 min walk from Sakuragi-cho Stn of JR Keihin Tohoku Line, or Minatomirai Stn of Minatomirai Line)
Eligibility: Works by elementary school children who live or go to school in Yokohama as of 2009.
Limit: 500 works
Fee: Free
All applicants and 1 guardian for each applicant are invited to a free boarding on a ship on Jun.2.
Application Period: –May 6
To Apply: Mail your pictures to:
〒231-0012 Yokohama-shi Naka-ku Aioi-cho 1-18 Konan Bldg 2F-B Go Shitsu Yokohama Kaiko-Sai Jimukyoku “Port Canvas Kakari” *Applications must be postmarked by May 6.
Inquiries: (045) 212-5511 (*J)