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Come and enjoy this outstanding show of 6,000 fireworks!
Date&Time: July 20(Sun),19:30-20:40
*Postponed to the next day in case of inclement weather.
Viewing Spots: Yamashita Park, Red Brick Warehouse Park, Rinko Park etc.
Fee: Free
To Apply: please go directly to the site
Inquiries: (045)671-7423(*J)
Individual consultation available after the program.
Date & time : July 12th(Sat), 14:00～16:00
Location: Urafune Welfare Complex 10F 3-46, Minami-ku Urafune-cho, Minami Shimin Katsudo Center (Minami Civic Activity Center) 5 min walk fromBandobashi stn of Municipal Subway
Eligibility:Parents of children who attend or will attend Japanese public school.Those who support or are interested in supporting foreign children attending Japanese public schools.Foreigners who are interested in Japanese education or the public school system.
Fee: Free
*Please inquire about interpreter & child care.
To Apply and Inquiries : Tel 232-9544 Fax 242-0897
This class is, beginners aimed at fully supporting foreign residents who are looking to start their new life in Yokohama. You may take the course up to 3 times (60 lessons).
*Group lessons, twice a week, 20 lessons/course.
Date&Time:Sep10/17/22/24/29 Oct1/6/8/15/20/22/27/29 Nov5/10/12/17/19/26 Dec1 (Occasional date Dec3)10:30-12:00 *Every Mon. &Wed. except holidays.
Location: YOKE conference room (5min walk from Minatomirai Stn of Minatomirai Line)
Fee: ￥10,000/course
To Apply: Your Japanese comprehension level will need to be checked. Please make an appointment by phone or email.
Application and Inquiries: YOKE Info. Corner (045)222-1209 Email:nihongo@yoke.or.jp
Memorial Green is a vast, new municipal cemetery that lies alongside a large park in Yokohama. Interested residents of Yokohama may now apply for plot space.Visit the website for application information and layout of available plots http://www.memorialgreen.jp/cemetery/lawn.html
Location: Take Kanachu Bus either from JR Totsuka Stn or JR Ofuna Stn to “Dream Land”
Eligibility: Yokohama residents
Types and Fees:Individual Plaques on Lawn:
1,200 spaces, \900,000 for permanent use, \450,000 for 30 years. Management fee is \8,000 per year.
Symbol Tree Type:
Urns are buried directly under a collective lawn mound surrounded by trees and flowers. One mound holds 1,000 urns. 300 plots still available.
\140,000 for one person for permanent use. Management is provided for a one-time fee of \60,000
Memorial Type:
Urns are placed in a mausoleum-type space below ground and protected from the elements. Above ground, there is a memorial where you may offer flowers and prayers. Plots available for 1,200 people. \60,000 for use of 30 years; management is a one time free of \30,000. Contracts are renewable.
Application: Pick up the application form at your local ward office, Koho Sodan Kakari or Gyosei Service Corner（Administrative Service Corners）, and write E,A,N, T.
Mail it to the post office box printed on the application form. Application period is July 15-August 15. Applications must be postmarked by August 15.
Inquiries: Health and Social Welfare Bureau (Kenko Fukushi Kyoku Kankyo Shisetsu-ka) (045) 671-2450 (*J)
Two leading video artists from France will be here to have installations of photographs and videos. A good chance to enjoy exciting video art by top artists.
Date&Time: June 27 (Fri) to July 6 (Sun) 11:00-19:00
Location: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Building 1, 2F Space ABC (Yokohama Aka Renga Soko 1 go-kan) (6 min walk from either Bashamichi or Nihon-Odori Stn of Minato Mirai Line)
Fee: free
To Apply: Please go directly to the site
Inquiries: (045)211-1515(*J)
Bon Odori or Bon Dance is a traditional Japanese dance performed during Obon in summer. This is a time when Japanese people welcome and honor the spirits of their ancestors. An instructor will be there to teach you and enjoy the dance!
Date&Time: June 29 (Sun) 10:30-12:00
Location: Yokohama Kohoku International Lounge (8 min walk from the west exit of Kikuna Stn of either JR Yokohama Line or Toyoko Line
Fee: Free
To apply: Please go directly to the Lounge
Inquiries: (045）430-5670
Make accessories using lotus berries and dragonflies using beads
Date&Time: July 10 (Thurs)
13:30-15:30
Location: Yokohama-shi Shohi Seikatsu Sogo Center(Near KamiookaStn of Subway/Keikyu Line, Yumeooka Office Tower 5F)
To apply: Applications accepted from June 11. Please apply directly or by phone/fax.
Fee: \600
*Please bring your own scissors and sewing kit.
Limit: 30 people, first come, first served (15 non-Japanese, 15 Japanese)
Inquiries: (045) 848-0990
・Foreigners and Japanese can enjoy free talking with coffee (\ 50).
・Foreigners can learn Japanese and read a variety of Japanese handouts along with volunteers .
・You can read books and brochures on foreign and Japanese languages.
・You can get useful information for daily life.
Date : Every 4th Sunday 13:00-15:00
Fee : Free
Location: Midori Simin Katsudo Sien Senta (Midori Citizen Activity Support Center)(5min walk from JR Nakayama Stn)
To apply: Please go directly to the site
Inquiries: (045)938-0631
A great opportunity to meet other mothers and making new friends! In June there will be storytelling and making crafts for Tanabata, a Japanese star festival. If you are a Japanese mother wishing to participate, please call in advance.
Date&Time:
Storytelling from picture books: June 10 (Tues) 10:30-12:00
Crafts making for Tanabata: June 17 (Tues) 10:30-12:00
Location: Hodogaya International Exchange Center (3 min walk from Tennocho Stn of Sotetsu Line)
Fee: free
To apply: Please go directly to the Lounge
Inquiries: (045) 337-0012
During this summer break, let’s learn all about the sewage system in Yokohama. You will also get a chance to get on board the “Hamadori” for Yokohama-Bay Cruise.
The itinerary: meet at Pacifico Yokohama →bus to your selected wastewater treatment plant→lunch(bring your own lunch)→bus back to Pacifico Yokohama for sewage system displays tour. *Those who would like to get on board the “Hamadori” for a cruise may continue the tour.
Limit: 50 people (including guardians who accompany) *First come, first served
Eligibility: Elementary school children and their guardians
Date&Time: 10:00-14:00 (those who go for a cruise -16:00) *bring your own lunch
July22 (Tue): Hokubu-daini(045)503-0201,Tsuzuki(045)932-2321,Seibu(045)852-6471
July 23(Wed): Kanagawa(045)453-2641, Chubu(045)621-4114,Sakae-daini(045)861-3011
July24(Thur):Hokubu-daiichi 572-2281,Nanbu (045)761-5251, Sakae-daiichi(045)891-9711
July 25(Fri): Kohoku(045)542-3031, Kanazawa(045)773-3096
Meeting Place: Pacifico Yokohama(5min walk from Minatomirai Stn of Minatomirai Line)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Call one of the wastewater treatment plants above if you would like to take a tour between July 1 and 18.
Inquiries: Any wastewater treatment plants listed above (*J)
http://www.city.yokohama.jp/me/kankyou/event/gesui/oyako (*J)