Yokohama Current Events & Activities

Personal interviews with personnel staff of approx. 60 companies.
Date&Time: Oct.18 (Thu), 13:00-16:30 (Reception starts at 12:30) *You can come in and out at any time within the above mentioned hours.
Location: Shintoshin Hall (9F of SOGO department store) (5 min walk from Yokohama Stn, East Exit )
Limit: 600 people
Eligibility: High school students who are going to graduate in March 2013, teachers and guardians.
Fee: Free
Inquiries: (045) 211-7759 (*J) or (045) 671-2343 (*J)

The documentary movie “Higashi Nihon Daishinsai” also known as the Great East Japan Earthquake filmed by women is going to be shown at FORUM Minami Ota Festival.
Date&Time: Oct.14 (Sun), 13:00-16:00
Limit: 100 people *First-come basis
Location: Danjo Sankaku Center Yokohama Minami (FORUM Minami Ota) (3 min walk from Minami Ota Stn on the Kekyu Line)
Fee: \500
To Apply: Please go directly to the location. You can also buy tickets ahead of time.
*Nursery is available for children between 18 months and preschool age. It’s first-come basis. Please book at the latest 4 days prior to the event date. Some charges apply.
Inquiries: (045) 714-5911 (*J)

①There will be a sale of fresh fruit, vegetables, seafood, flowers and more!
Date&Time: Oct.28 (Sun), 8:00-13:00
Location: Chuo Oroshiuri Shijo Nanbu Ichiba (Central Wholesale Market, South branch) (2 min walk from Nanbu Ichiba Stn on the Seaside Line) Due to parking space limitation, please use public transportation.
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 779-2002 (*J)
②”Good taste and safety from the Central Wholesale Market” as the theme, a big bazaar stocked with fresh fish, vegetables, fruits, and more. There are eat-in corners too.
Date&Time: Oct.28 (Sun), 9:00-14:00
Location: Chuo Oroshiuri Shijo Honjo (Central Wholesale Market, Main branch) (take bus from JR Yokohama Stn)
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 459-3323 (*J)

King corn is a feature documentary about two friends, one acre of corn, and the subsidized crop that drives the US fast-food nation.
Is your body made of corn as well?
Date&Time: Nov.16 (Fri), 13:30-15:10 (The doors open at 13:00.)
Eligibility: Those who live, work, or go to school in Yokohama
Limit: 230 people *First-come basis
Location: Yokohama Joho Bunka Center Hall 6F (close by Nihon Odori Stn on Minato mirai Line/ 10 min walk from Kannai Stn on JR/ Municipal Subway)
To Apply: Between Oct.11 and Nov.16, apply by calling, fax, or email. Indicate E, the ward you live in, N, T, and Fax)
Inquiries: (045) 845-5640 (*J) Fax (045) 845-7720 Email: info@yokohama-consumer.or.jp

Nippon Maru is a sail training ship which was built in 1930. Its home port now is Yokohama. 100 Yokohama citizens are invited on board to tour Nippon Maru.
Date&Time: Dec.6 (Thu), 13:50-15:00
Fee: Free
Location: Osanbashi Yokohama International Passenger Terminal (7 min walk from Nihon Odori Stn on the Minatomirai Line)
Eligibility: Yokohama residents
Limit: 100 people (Children under elementary school age must be accompanied by an adult.
A Pre-school child is also counted as one applicant.) *Chosen by lottery.
To Apply: Please send SP(E,A,N,T,G) and send it to: 〒231-0002 Naka-ku Kaigan Dori 1-1 Osanbashi Futo Bldg. 2F Yokohama-ko Shinko Kyokai Nippon Maru Shimin Sennai Kengaku-kai *Entries must be received by Oct.25.
Inquiries: (045) 671-7241 (*J)

Yokohama Kannai Hall will be open to the public! There are events such as ①the back stage show (there will also be a brass band performance), ②piano disassembly show, ③making a hand-made trumpet, ④candle making, and ⑤Christmas wreath making.
Date&Time: Nov.3 (Holiday), 10:00-18:00
Location: Yokohama Kannai Hall (6 min from JR Kannai Stn)
Fee: Free (\2,000 for hand-made trumpet, \200 for candle making and \300 for Christmas wreath making)
To Apply:①,②,③ need reservations. Applications are only accepted by e-mail. Please send application e-mail by Oct.10, thru Kannai Hall website. You can register for ④and⑤ on the spot.
URL: http://www.kannaihall.jp/
Inquiries: Kannai Hall (045) 662-1221 (*J)

A vast number of colorful tulips will be in bloom next spring. Be a part of it!
A tulip bulb is given to each participant to take home too!
Limit: 200 people *Apply by group. *Chosen by lottery.
Date&Time: Nov.10 (Sat), 9:30-11:30 *Postponed to Nov.11 in case of rain.
Location: Yokohama Park (5 min walk from Kannai Stn of JR/Municipal Subway)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Send RPP(E, N of all participants, A and T of a representative to:〒231-0021 Naka-ku, Nihon Odori 58 Nihon Odori Bldg 2F, Yokohama-shi Midori-no Kyokai. *Entries must be received by Oct.19 (Fri).
Inquiries: (045) 228-9435 (*J)

As an event associated with the symposium, water-supply related organizations and companies will gather to exhibit and introduce their new equipment and systems of the latest water supply technology. In addition, having experienced the Great East Japan Earthquake, exhibits of disaster measures are also planned.
Date&Time: Nov.20 (Tue) to Nov.22 (Thu); 9:00-17:00 (until 16:00 on the last day)
Fee: Free
Location: Pacifico Yokohama Exhibition Hall A (3 min walk from Minatomirai Stn on the Minatomirai Line)
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 633-0183 (*J)

YIS Annual International Food Fair is a great family event and will feature food and drinks from more than 18 countries, entertainment, vendors, a children’s game arcade, a raffle drawing with more than 50 fabulous prizes, a flea market and so much more!
Date&Time: Nov.4 (Sun), 10:00-16:00
Location: Yokohama International School (5 min walk from Motomachi/Chukagai Stn) http://www.yis.ac.jp/access
Inquiries: (045) 622-0084

Come and join the Halloween Stamp Rally! Walk through the 7 western-style houses of Yamate, Old Yamate No. 68 House in Yamate Park, Iwasaki Museum, America-Yama Park, YITC, Yokohama Doll Museum, and the Marine Tower. Candies for those who dress up in Halloween costumes (for the first 2000 participants)! Face painting is available for \100. You can also enjoy open gardens and open-air cafes.
Date&Time: Oct.28 (Sun), 10:00-16:00
Fee: Free
Location: Yamate Western Style Houses (JR Ishikawacho Stn or Motomachi/Chukagai Stn on the Minatomirai Line)
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 663-5685 (*J)