Yokohama Current Events & Activities

Female Goodwill Ambassadors are wanted for participation in promotional activities and events for the Port Opening Festival. Goodwill Ambassadors will be asked to do the following:
①Promotional Activities
From the beginning of May until the end of the festival, go to various places to promote for the Port Opening Festival, mainly on weekends and holidays.
②At Port Opening Festival (June 1-2)
Work as one of the staff members (i.e. Information desk help, etc.)
③Radio and TV correspondence/ Interviews with magazines etc
Limit: 25 people *Chosen by screening
Eligibility: Female 18yrs. and above (no high school students)
Date: Sat. Sun. and Holiday between Apr.29 and Jun.2. Total of 17days
Location: Various places in City of Yokohama (Department stores, amusement parks, train stations, etc.)
*\1,000/day is paid for　transportation fee
*Uniform provided
To Apply: Send CV (with E, A, N, T, G, Occupation, and reasons of your applying) and picture (5 cm ×5cm) to 〒231-0012 Naka-ku, Aioi-cho 1-18 Konan Bldg 2F-B
Yokohama Kaikosai Jikkou Iinkai “Kaikosai Shinzen Taishi Oubo kakari” *CV must be received by Mar.31
Inquiries: (045)212-5511(*J) Fax (045)212-5510

Volunteers are wanted for various events at the 28th Port Opening Festival.
Limit: 100 people/ day *Chosen by screening
Eligibility: Since all the activities are being held outside, applicants 18yrs and older who are healthy and energetic. Must be able to attend meetings in early May. (date and location undecided)
Date&Time: Jun.1 (Mon) and Jun.2 (Tue) ;8:00-17:00 *Time will depend on event.
*Cancelled in case of inclement weather.
Location: MM21 Area, Rinko Park and the Area around.
*Location will depend on event.
(Rinko Park: 3min walk from Minato mirai Stn. of Minato mirai Line)
Wage: No wage but lunch and uniforms (T-shirt) will be provided. Event insurance will be provided at no personal cost.
To Apply: Send RPP ( A, N ,T, G, X, and day time contact number) to〒231-0012 Naka-ku, Aioi-cho 1-18 Konan Bldg 2F-B *Entries must be postmarked by Apr. 30.
Inquiries: Inquiries: (045)212-5511(*J) Fax (045)212-5510

Nippon maru will hold a renewal opening on Mar.31 as one of the commemorative projects for the 150th Anniversary of the Port Opening.
Explanation panels are being refurbished, celebrating Nippon Maru’s history and detailing life aboard the ship.
Date&Time: Re-Open on Mar.31(Tue); 10:00-17:00
Location: Nippon Maru Memorial Park (5 min walk from Sakuragicho Stn or Minatomirai Stn)
Fee: For admission \400 Adult \200 Child
To Apply: Please go directly to the location
Inquiries: (045)221-0280(*J)

A panel of judges who will mark the performance of “The 57th Yokohama
Parade”
Limit: 5people　
*Chosen by lottery
Eligibility: Those who are:
*18yrs old and over at the time of Apr.1, 2009 and
*Have no relation to participating group(s)
*Able to attend a meeting on Apr.18 (Sat); from 13:00
Date&Time: May 3(holiday); 10:45-16:30 *In case of inclement weather, will be postponed to May 4.
Location: Red Brick Warehouse
(6 min from Nihon Odori Stn of Minatomirai Line)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Send SP (E, A, N, T, and G) to〒231-8799 Yokohama Minato Yubinkyoku(Post Office), Kokusai Kaso Gyoretsu Jikkou Iinkai *Entries must be postmarked by Mar.31.　
*Invitation cards will be sent to the winners the beginning of April.
Inquiries: (045)671-7423(*J) Fax (045)671-7410

Kanazawa Zoo is celebrating its opening anniversary. During this time, admission is free, and there are special programs such as exploring the nests and the dens of animals.
Date&Time: Mar.20 (Fri/Holiday)-Mar.22 (Sun)
Location: Kanazawa Zoo (From Keikyu Kanazawa Bunko Stn, take a bus and get off at Natsuyama Sakaue. On weekends and holidays, there is a direct bus to the Zoo from Kanazawa Bunko Stn.)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 783-9101 (*J)

This is a month to think about the endangered species through programs such as:
*Campaign to prevent smuggling of rare turtles
*Panel exhibition of endangered Siberian Tigers
*Picture-story shows and puppet shows on the weekends
Date&Time: Mar.24 (Tue)-Apr. 19 (Sun) 9:30-16:30
To Apply: Please go directly to the location
Location: Nogeyama Zoo (10 min walk from Keikyu Hinode-cho Stn, or take a Municipal Bus from Sakuragi-cho Stn and get off at Nogeyama Dobutsuen)
Fee: Free
Inquiries: (045)231-1307 (*J)

This is a walking event starting at Minatomirai Stn or NihonOdori Stn and finishing at Bashamichi Stn. You can enjoy visiting many sightseeing spots as you go along. Prizes are available as well.
Date: May 5 (Tue/Holiday)
Location: Minatomirai 21, Yamate, Yamashita Area (Minatomirai Stn or Nihon Odori Stn of Minatomirai Line)
Limit: 6,000 people, first come first served
Eligibility: Children under elementary school age need to apply with an adult. People who need special assistance need to apply with a caregiver.
Fee: \500 for advance application, \800 on the day of the event
To Apply: Pick up an application form available at ward offices, sports centers, or Minatomirai Line stations.
Inquiries: (045) 640-0018 (*J)

This is a special invitation to a rugby game in which Japanese university teams compete against a combined Oxford and Cambridge team.
Date&Time: Mar.22 (Sun) 14:00 Oxford/Cambridge vs. Kanto Gakuin University
Mar.28 (Sat) 14:00 Oxford/Cambridge vs. Keio University
Location: Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Kyugijo (Taka a bus from JR Yokohama Stn and get off at Mitsuzawa Sogo Ground Iriguchi)
Eligibility: Yokohama citizens
Limit: 500 people, 250 pairs, chosen by lottery
To Apply: Send RPP (E,A,N) to: 〒231-0017 Yokohama-shi Naka-ku, Minato-cho 1-1 Shimin Katsuryoku Suishinkyoku Sports Shinko-ka Entries must be received by Mar.15.
Inquiries: (045) 671-3589 (*J)

This dynamic documentary style movie focuses on the history, evolution and extinction of the dinosaurs－some of the most fascinating animals to have ever walked the earth.
Date&Time: Mar.26 (Thu)-Apr.24 (Fri)
During Spring Vacation (Mar.26 to Apr.5): 11:40, 13:40
After Apr.11, on weekdays: 10:00, 13:00, 15:40
On Sundays: 11:40, 13:40, 15:40
Limit: 300 people each time
Location: Hamagin Kodomo Uchu Kagakukan (Hamagin Space Science Center) Space Theater on the 1st floor (3 min walk from Yokodai Stn of JR Negishi Line)
Fee: \600 for adults, \300 for elementary and junior high school children, in addition to the admission; \400 for adults, \200 for elementary and junior high children
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 832-1166 (J*)

Date&Time: Jan.31 (Sat)-Mar.15 (Sun)
Location: Yokohama-shi Rekishi Hakubutsukan (Yokohama History Museum) (5 min walk from the No. 1 Exit of Center Kita Stn of Municipal Subway)
Fee: \300 for adults, \200 for high school and college students, \100 for elementary and junior high students.
Inquiries: (045) 912-7777 (J*)