Yokohama Current Events & Activities

96 local chorus groups will perform seasonal melodies at Minatomirai Hall.
Date&Time: ①Feb 6(Fri), 12:20- ②Feb 7(Sat), 10:15-
③Feb 8 (Sun), 10:15-
Limit: ①②440 people (small hall) ③2020 people (big hall)
Location: Minatomirai Hall (3min walk from Minatomirai Stn. of Minatomirai Line)
Fee: Free (The numbered ticket will be given as you enter) *Children under school age can be also admitted to enter
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045)682-2020(*J)

○1New Years at Kakushokaku
Kakushokaku is the largest Japanese structure in Sankeien, and is the former residence of Sankei Hara, the founder of Sankeien. The building is usually not open to the public, so this is a great opportunity explore the building and enjoy the new year atmosphere. Traditional Japanese music will be played.
○2Bonsai Exhibition
Over 100 pots of Bonsai will be on display. You can enjoy each mini-world displayed in each pot.
Date&Time: ○1Jan 1 (Holiday) 2009-Jan 3 (Holiday) 2009 9:00-16:30
○2Jan 11 (Sun)-Jan 25 (Sun) 9:00-16:30
Location: Sankeien (Take a bus from JR Negishi Line, Negishi Stn, and get off at Honmoku)
Fee: \500
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 621-0634 (*J)

Paintings, crafts, and ceramic works by students will be on display.
Date&Time: Jan17 (Sat)-Jan 21(Wed); 10:00-18:00 (till 16:00 on Jan 21)
Location: Yokohama Citizen’s Gallery, Yokohama Kyoiku Bunka Center (3min walk from South Exit of JR Kannai Stn)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location
Inquiries: (045)671-3958(*J) Fax (045)663-1831

Come and make your original bath fizz using baking soda and citric acid. That will make your bath time more fun for sure!
Limit: 36 people/class *First come, first served
Eligibility: Elementary school children who live or go to school in Yokohama and their guardians
Date&Time: Jan 24, 2009 (Sat) 10:00～and 14:00～
Location: Yokohama Shohi Seikatsu Center, 5F Yumeooka Office Tower (3min walk from Kamiooka Stn of Subway/Keikyu Line)
Fee: ￥100/person *Bring bowl and spoon
To Apply: Starting from 9:00 on Dec 11, call or fax (E, time you like, the Ward you live in, N (indicate how you read your name), T, Fax, G(grade)　(045)845-7722(*J)
Fax (045)845-7720
Inquiries:(045)845-5640(*J)

A guided tour (only in Japanese) adults and kids can enjoy!
Date&Time: Dec14 (Sun), 9:00-13:30 *In case of rain, there will be a slide show *Bring your own lunch and drinks. Come with　comfortable clothing (hat/cap and long sleeves and trousers). Binoculars and bird identification books are available for rent but limited in quantity.
Location:Yokohama Shizen Kansatsu no Mori (Yokohama Nature Sanctuary)(7min walk from “Yokohama Reien-mae” bus stop of Kanachu bus bound for Ofuna from Kanazawa Hakkei Stn of Keikyu Line or Kanazawa Hakkei from JR Ofuna Stn East bus terminal)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location and apply at the center on the day of event
Inquiries: (045)894-7474(*J)

Target Bird Golf is a fun mini-golf game which substitutes a plastic ball with a badminton shuttlecock. Come see what the madness is all about.
Date&Time: Dec 14 (Sun) 10:00-14:00
Location: Kanazawa-ku Umi no Koen Shibaguchi Ryokuchi (2 min walk from Umi no Koen Shibaguchi Stn of Kanazawa Seaside Line)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Cancelled in case of rain.
Inquiries: (045) 671-5049(*J)

Ambassador for the Japan Committee for UNICEF, Dr. Agnes Chan Miling will discuss about world peace. There will be panel displays by several Yokohama-based international organizations in the lobby.
Limit: 400 people *Chosen by lottery
Date&Time: Jan. 21, 2009 (Wed); 18:30-20:10
Location: Small Hall, Kanagawa Kenmin Hall(6min walk from Nihon Odori Stn of Minatomirai Line/15min walk from Kannai Stn of JR/Municipal Subway)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Send RPP (E, A, N (indicate how to read your name), T, the number of participants ( up to 2 persons per entry) to
〒231-0017 Naka-ku, Minatocho 1-1, City Hall, Urban Management and Planning Bureau, International Policy Division(Toshi Keiei kyoku, Kokusai Seisaku-ka, Heiwa Tanto) *Entries must be postmarked by Dec. 19. *E-mail also acceptable.
Application &Inquiries: (045)671-3826(*J)
Fax (045)664-7145 http://www.city.yokohama.jp/me/keiei/kokusai/

Join this guided walking tour around Kamakura area, and visit shichifukujin, the seven gods of good fortune! (*J)
Date&Time: Jan 11 (Sun)
9:00-14:00
Fee: \600
Meeting Place: Kitakamakura Stn of JR Yokosuka Line
What to Bring: Your lunches, drinks, and rain gear. Come in clothing and shoes fit for walking.
To Apply: Please go directly to the meeting place.
Inquiries: (045) 671-5049(*J)

This event is for both beginners and experienced dancers.
Date&Time: Dec 23 (Holiday)
11:00-15:30
Fee: Free
Location: Yokohama Bunka Taiikukan (5 min walk from either JR Kannai Stn, South Exit, or Subway, Isezakichojamachi Stn)
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.Please come in casual clothing and bring shoes for the gym.
Inquiries: (045)671-5049 (*J)

Dec 7 (San)10:00-16:00
Yokohama Arena
(1&2F lobby, 5min walk from Shin-Yokohama Stn)
http://www.yokohama-arena.co.jp/english/access.html
*Inquiries: (03) 3384-6666 (*J)

Dec 14 (Sat), 9:00-15:00
Yokohama International Pool
(bus to “Kokusai Pool Seimon- mae” stop from Center-Kita Stn of Subway, bus terminal #4 stop)
*Inquiries: (03) 3384-6666 (*J)

Dec 21 (Sun), 10:00-16:00
Umi-no-Koen, Parking lot
(2 min walk from Umi-no-Koen- Shibaguchi Stn of Seaside Line)
*Inquiries: (03) 3226-6800 (*J)

Dec 23 (Sun),
①Basha-michi Stn of Minatomirai Line　11:00-16:00
*Inquiries: (03) 3226-6800 (*J)
②Nippon Maru Memorial Park
(near Sakuragicho Stn)　
10:00-16:00
*Inquiries: (03) 3226-6800 (*J)

Dec 27(Sat), 10:00-16:00
Nissan Stadium (7 min walk from JR Kozukue Stn)
*Inquiries: (03) 3226-6800 (*J)

Dec 28(San), 10:00-16:00
Hakkeijima Sea Paradise, Board
Walk (5min walk from Hakkeijima Stn of Seaside Line)
*Inquiries: (03) 3384-6666 (*J)