Yokohama Current Events & Activities

On the hills of Yamate, site of the first foreign settlement in Yokohama, seven western style houses (Yamate Seiyo Kan) are preserved by the city and are open to public. Taking advantage of the extended opening hours in July and August, various free concerts will be held in the houses by volunteer musicians. Concerts will feature pop, jazz, gospel, classical, and more.
Date&Time: July 1 (Tues)-Aug 31 (Sun), 15:00-17:00 Please refer to the Yamate Seiyo Kan Website for specific schedules: http://www.hama-midorinokyokai.or.jp/seiyoukan/
Location: Yamate Seiyo Kan (7 houses) (10-15 min. walk from the Motomachi Chukagai Stn of Minatomirai Line)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the hosues
Inquiries: Igirisu Kan
(045) 623-7812 (*J)

Guidance will provide all necessary details concerning matriculation at Kanagawa Prefecture high schools in Kanagawa; (e.g. specialized high school curricula, the high school entrance examination system, scholarships,set limit, etc.). Interpretative services are available.
Dates, Times, and Locations:
1.Sept 23 (Holiday),
Promity Atsugi, 13:00-16:00
2.Sept 28 (Sun), Icho Shogakko Community House, 13:00-16:00
3.Oct 5 (Sun) Kanagawa Kenmin Center 2F, 13:00-16:00
4.Oct 12 (Sun) Hiratsuka Shimin Katsudo Center, 13:00-16:00
5.Oct 13 (Holiday) Sagamihara Kokusai Koryu Lounge, 13:00-16:00
Eligibility: 1st through 3rd year junior high school students, graduates, families, teachers, and supporters
Fee: Free
How to Apply: Please go directly to the locations. (Reservation required a week before for Interpretative services on Vietnamese, Cambodian, Lao, Korean, Thai)
Inquiries: (050) 1512-0783

①Balloon art performance
②Magic show
③Science show and craft-making workshop
④Let's make a bird- call
Bird- call is a instrument whose sound is used to attract wild songbirds.
⑤Let’s make slime
Date&Time: ①Aug 16 (Sat) and 17 (Sun) ②Aug 23 (Sat) and 24 (Sun) For the above days, events start from 11:45 and from 14:45.
③Aug 11 (Mon) thru 15 (Fri), Aug 18 (Mon) thru 22 (Fri), Aug 25 (Mon) thru 31 (Sun) Science show is from 11:00 and from 14:00, and craft-making is from 16:00.(craft tickets will be provided since 15:30)
④Aug 30 (Sat) and 31 (Sun)
10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00
⑤Aug 19 (Tues) thru 24 (Sun) 10:00 to 15:00
Location: Hamagin Child Science Center (3 min walk from JR Yokodai Stn)
Fee: Entrance to the Science Center is \400 for adults, \200 for elementary/junior high school children.
③④⑤\100 Other events are free.
To Apply: Please go directly to the location *First come, first served.
Inquiries: (045)832-1166 (*J)
http://www.ysc.go.jp/ysc/e-menu.html (*J)

Date&Time: Aug 24 (Sun) 10:30-12:00
Location: Kohoku International Lounge (8 min walk from the Kikuna Stn of Tokyu Toyoko Line)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please come directly to the Lounge.
Inquiries: (045)430-5670

Every 4th Sunday of the month, non-Japanese and Japanese people gather to talk and share useful information for living. Coffee is available for \50.
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Date&Time: Aug 24 (Sun)
(Every 4th Sunday) 13:00-15:00
Location: Midori-ku Shimin Katsudo Shien Center (5 min walk from the JR Nakayama Stn)
Fee: Free (Coffee is \50)
Inquiries: (045)938-0631

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.
Date&Time:　Oct.7(Tue), Nov.7(Fri), Dec.15(Mon); 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 your group would like to talk) 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. *Entries must be received by August 22
Application & Inquiries: (045)671-2333(*J)
Fax (045)212-0911 Email:kouchou3@city.yokohama.jp

①Competition: several top contestants will be recognized with medals and prizes ②Free fishing for children ③Saurel Fishing Competition: several top families will be recognized
Eligibility: ①②Elementary school and Jr. High school students *Children under 10 yrs must be accompanied by guardian ③Family unit
Date&Time: ①August 23(Sat), 6:00-11:00 ②August 17(Sun),8:00-19:00 ③August 30(Sat), 6:00-10:00 *Cancelled in case of inclement weather
Location: ①Honmoku Umizuri Shisetsu (fishing jetty)(Bus Rt.#26 from JR Yokohama/Sakuragicho Stn to “Umizuri Sanbashi” bus stop) Limit: 700people
②Isogo Umizuri Shisetsu (fishing jetty) (Bus Rt. #85 from JR Isogo Stn to “Isogo Umizuri Shisetsu” bus stop) Limit: 250people
③Daikoku Umizuri Shisetsu (fishing jetty)(Bus Rt.#109 from JR Yokohama Stn West Bus Terminal/Rt.#17 from JR Tsurumi Stn to “Daikoku Umizuri Koen” bus stop) Limit: 300people
Fee: Free *Admission fee is needed on ①③
To Apply: ①③Apply at the site on the day of the event　②Please go directly to the site
Inquiries: Honmoku (045)623-6030(*J) Honmoku (045)761-1931(*J) Isogo
(045)506-3540(*J) Daikoku

This is a beginner, two-day sailing course for children living in the Yokohama area.
Date&Time: Sept 13 (Sat)-14 (Sun) 9:00–16:00
Location: Honmoku Shimin Swimming Pool (Bus from JR Negishi Stn or Sakuragi-cho Stn to “Honmoku Shimin Koen mae”)
Limit: 40 people, chosen by lottery
Eligibility: Children in 2nd grade to 5th grade of elementary school in Yokohama, who are beginners
Fee: \1,000 (includes insurance)
Application Period: Aug 1-Sept 1
How to Apply: Send RPP (A,N,T,G, School name, grade, sex, name of and the signature of the guardian) to 〒231-0832 Yokohama-shi Naka-ku, Honmoku Midorigaoka 69-20 Yokohama Junior Yacht Club Ms. Akiko Saku *Applications must be received by Sept 1.
Inquiries: (045) 622-6430 (*J)

It is the season once again for this dynamic festival by and for Yokohama residents. Come and enjoy “Hamakoi Odori” modeled after the famous “Yosakoi Odori” dance in Kochi. There will be a competition with more than 70 contestant groups, food venders, and more.
Date&Time: August 23(Sat) and August 24(Sun)
Location: Yokohama Stn Area and a few other places
To Apply: Please go directly to the site
Inquiries: (045)319-2533(*J)
www.hamakoi.com (*J)

①Cruising for Parent-Child.
Limit: 40pairs (80 people) *Chosen by lottery
Eligibility: Elementary school students who live or attend school in Yokohama and their guardians
Date&Time: September 13 (Sat); 10:00-15:00 *Cancelled in case of inclement weather *Bring your own lunch or eat at a restaurant at your own expense.
②Fish Fry Release
Learn about the ecology of fish and release red sea bream fry into the ocean.
Limit: 40 people *Chosen by lottery
Eligibility: Elementary school students who live or attend school in Yokohama *Guardians need to accompany
Date&Time:
September 20 (Sat); 10:00-12:30 *Cancelled in case of rain
①②Location: Yokohama Bayside Marina (5 min walk from Torihama Stn of Seaside Line)
①②Fee: Free
①②To Apply: RPP(E,A,N, G (①N and G of parent and child) , T to 〒236-0007 Kanazawa-ku, Shiraho 1, Yokohama Bayside Marina ①Parent-child Cruising Gakari ② Fish Fry Release Gakari *Entries must be received ① by August 20 ②by August 27
Inquiries: (045)776-7590(*J)