Yokohama Current Events & Activities

December 1 is World AIDS Day. An anonymous HIV test will be available at the Kanagawa Kenmin Center. This is a one-day event. All tests are free.
Limit: 100 people * First come, first served
Date&Time: Test: Dec. 3 (Wed)　17:00-20:00
Result: Dec. 10 (Wed)
Location: Kanagawa Kenmin Center 2F (5min walk from Yokohama Stn. West Exit)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location. *No reservation necessary.
Inquiries: (045)671-2729(*J)　

Date&Time: Nov.25(Tue)13:00-16:00
Location: Yokohama International Organizations Center 5F (3 min walk from Sakuragicho Stn.)
Interpretation Languages:English, Chinese, Spanish
Application & Inquiries:Call YOKE information corner 045-222-1209

Why not make use of the new system? This pass allows unlimited usage of the Municipal Bus in the Honmoku area on the 26 & 54 routes, from 10:00 to 16:00 everyday. It also offers discounts at some area restaurants and other facilities.
Unlimited usage section:
Yamashita park- Honmoku Shako or - Shinboru Tawa, Negishi Nanamagarishita - Honmoku Shako, or - D Tottei Iriguchi
Date: You may ask for them from your local bus driver or at pass centers at the Yokohama Stn East Exit or Kannai Stn.
Fee: \210 for adults, \110 for children
Inquiries: (045)671-3210 (*J)

Subsidies between \48,000 and \194,200(determined by　resident tax paid in 2007) will be offered for kindergarten children who have begun enrollment in private kindergarten programs between June 2 and Nov.1, 2008.
To Apply: Fill out an application form and submit kindergarten. Forms will be available beginning the middle of November at each kindergarten.
Inquiries: Yoji kyoiku-ka (Infant Education Division)
(045) 671-2085 (*J)

This course is a two-day intermediate course, carried out in Japanese. Baby-sitting is available for children between 18 months and preschool age.
Date&Time: Nov 29 (Sat) and Nov 30 (Sun) 10:00-15:00
Location: Danjo Kyodo Sankaku Center Yokohama (Forum) (7 min walk from JR/Municipal Subway Totsuka Stn)
Limit: 20 people, chosen by lottery
Eligibility: Mothers of single parent families, living in Yokohama
Fee: Free
To Apply: Send SP, fax, or e-mail (E,A,N,T) to
〒231-0014 Yokohama-shi Naka-ku, Tokiwa-cho, 3-24 Sun Bldg. 8F Yokohama-shi Boshi Katei tou Shugyo・Jiritsu Center
Applications must be received by Nov 17.
Inquiries and Applications (*J):
Tel: (045) 227-6337
Fax: (045) 227-6338

The Ministry of Environment has provided a trust to fund research into the health effects related to asbestos exposure.
Eligibility: One who lives in Yokohama and desires to take this test, or one who has lived in Tsurumi-ward before 1988. (This study will not cover workers who have Kenko-Kanri handbooksl)
Application Period:
Nov.4 (Tue) - Dec. 8(Mon)
*First come, first served
Fee: Free
To Apply: By telephone
After applying by telephone, you will have an interview about your exposure to asbestos with a doctor at either Tsurumi Chuo Chiiki Care Plaza (Tsurumi Stn.) or on the 2F of the Nihon Odori Bldg (Kannai) sometime before end of December. A chest X-ray and CT examination will follow at one of the following hospitals during the month of January:Kanagawa-Ken Yobo Igaku Kyokai (5min walk from Kannai Stn), Yokohama Rosai Hospital (10min walk from Shin Yokohama Stn), Kenritsu Junkanki Kokyukibyo Center/Kanagawa Cardiovascular and Respiratory

Center (5min walk from Nokendai
Stn. of Keikyu Line ) or Yokohama City University Hospital(1min walk from Shidai Byoin mae of Seaside Line.
Inquiries: (045) 671-2482(*J)

There will be a lottery drawn from a primary waiting list to fill vacant apartments at Kitahassaku-cho, Midori-ku). Apartments are designed to provide a safe and accessible environment for senior citizens, complete with emergency call services. Subsidy for rent available depending on the income. *There is no nursing care.
*Housing is available upon vacancy between Jan 2009 - Dec 2009.
Eligibility: 60 years old and above, residing or working in Yokohama.
To Apply: Fill out an application form available between Nov. 17(Mon)-Dec. 1 (Mon) at Ward Office Information Services Section (Kuyakusho Koho Sodan Kakari) or Administrative Service Corners
Application Period:
Nov. 17(Mon)-Dec. 1 (Mon)
Inquiries : (045)321-2468(*J)
Fax (045) 321-2382 (*J)

Spend an afternoon listening to music composed for the classical Japanese harp, the koto, and stay afterwards to participate in a traditional tea ceremony
Date&Time: Dec 4 (Thurs) 13:00-15:00
Fee: \300
Limit: 30 non-Japanese people, first come, first served
Location: Konan International Lounge (Yumeooka Office Tower 13F Kamiooka Stn of Keikyu or the Municipal Subway)
How to Apply: Application starts from Nov 11 (Tue). Please phone, fax, e-mail or come to the Lounge to apply.
Inquiries and Applications:
Tel: (045) 848-0990
Fax: (045) 848-3669

Meet and chat with the Mayor over a curry lunch.
Eligibility: Group of 5-10 people who live, work, or attend school in Yokohama. *Chosen by lottery. * Groups bringing elementary/Jr. High School students must be accompanied by a guardian. *Groups that have met with the mayor at past lunches may apply again only if one year or more has past since their last lunch.
Date&Time:　Jan.20(Tue), Feb.23(Mon), Mar.10(Tue); 12:00-12:50
Location: City Hall　(near Kannai Stn)
Fee:　￥700
To Apply: SP(E,A, N, T, Fax number, Name/Profile of your group, date you would like to attend, the number and names who will attend, and theme /issue your group would like to address) to　〒231-0017 Naka-ku, Minato-cho 1-1 Shimin Katsuryoku Suisin Kyoku Kocho Sodan Ka(Civic Engagement Promotion Bureau, Public Hearing and Consultation Division) *Fax/Email also acceptable. *Applications must be received by November 21 *Only one application per group * Child care is available for children from 2 yrs. until pre-school age.
Application & Inquiries: (045)671-2333(*J)
Fax (045)212-0911,

Join us for this exciting event featuring food booths, a big flea market, live entertainment and much more!
Date&Time: Nov. 29(Sat) and Nov. 30 (Sun), 10:00-20:00
Location: Nissan Stadium (13min walk from Shin-Yokohama Stn), the Brick St, Arena St., and the Square in front of Shin- Yokohama Stn.
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the site
Inquiries: (045)476-0747(*J)
http://www.shinyoko.net