Yokohama Current Events & Activities

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View a demonstration of the spectacular “Yabusame” horse-mounted archery at Zushi Beach. *English brochure provided at the venue.
Date&Time: Nov.18 (Sun), 13:00-14:30
*Postponed to following Sunday in case of rain.
Venue: Zushi Beach (15 min walk from Zushi Stn of JR Yokosuka Line
Fee: Free
Inquiries:
(046) 873-2774 (*J)

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The biggest International art event in Asia opened to all artists, both professional and non-professional from all over the world.
Date&Time: Nov.17 (Sat)-Nov.18 (Sun), 11:00-19:00
Venue: Tokyo International Exhibition Center “Tokyo Big Sight” West Hall 1,2,3,4, Atrium & Outdoor (3 min walk from Kokusai-Tenji-jyo-Seimon Stn of Yurikamome Line)
Fee: \1,000/1 day, \1,800/2 days at the door.
*Reduced rates for advance purchase available at Ticket Pia,
Lawson Ticket etc.
Inquiries: (03) 3479-1433
URL: http://www.designfesta.com

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Berrick hall was used to be a dormitory for St. Joseph International School for 40yrs.
The school albums tell you what Showa-era was like in Yokohama.

Date&Time: Nov.24 (Sat)-Nov.29 (Thu), 9:30-17:00

Date&Time: Nov.25 (Sun), 14:00
Fee: Free

We will have people deeply connected to Berrick Hall talk about this Hall and Yokohama with a live piano performance.
Limit: 50 people
Date&Time: Nov.24 (Sat), 18:30-20:00
Venue: Berrick Hall (10 min walk from Motomachi-Chukagai Stn of Minatomirai Line)
Fee: \2,000 (drink & snack included)

To Apply: Call or go to the venue.
*Closed on the second Wed.
Application&Inquiries:
(045) 663-5685

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Performed by Mr. Vaglarov Bogdan.
Date&Time: Nov.25 (Sun), 10:30-12:00
Venue: Kohoku International Lounge (8 min walk from Kikuna Stn of JR/Tokyu Toyoko Line)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the venue.
Inquiries: (045) 430-5670

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This annual exhibition will be featuring many cyclamens, pansies and more.
500 pots of pansy will be distributed on Dec. 1.
*First come, first served from 9:00 am.
Date&Time:
Nov.30 (Fri); 15:00-16:30,
Dec.1 (Sat); 9:00-16:30,
Dec.2 (Sun); 9:00-10:00
*After the exhibition, the flowers exhibited will be on-the-spot sale on the last day, from 10:00.
Venue: Kankyo-Katsudo-Sien- Center (Environmental Activity Support Center) (bus from Hodogaya Stn East Exit to “Jido-Yuenchi-Iriguchi” stop)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the venue.
Inquiries: (045) 711-0636 (*J)

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Learn about tea ceremony and kimono-wearing from Ms. Misuzu Kaneda who has been teaching tea ceremony for about 30 years.
Limit: 16 foreigners
*First come, first served.
Date&Time: Dec.13 (Thu), 10:00-12:00
Venue: Seminar room, 13F, Yumeooka Office Tower (near Kamiooka Stn of Keikyu Line/Subway)
Fee: \500
To Apply: Please call/fax/email or go to the venue from Nov.11.
Application&Inquiries: Konan International Lounge Tel. (045) 848-0990 Fax (045) 848-3669
Email: mk01-kil@yk.rim.or.jp

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Join us this exciting event featuring food booths, a big flea market, live entertainment and much more!
Date&Time: Nov.23 (holiday)- Nov.24 (Sat), 10:00-20:00
Venue: Nissan Stadium (13 min walk from Shin-Yokohama Stn) and the Brick Street near the station.
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the venue.
Inquiries: (045) 476-0747 (*J)

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Consultation specialists will be present to offer their services free of charge. English, Chinese. Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Tagalog and Thai interpretation available (other languages upon request). Child-care available for children between 1 yr old up to pre-school age. *All attendants will receive a small gift of 5-minute international calling card.
Consultation Topics: Status of residence, international marriages, legal issues, labor, social insurance, education, visa, pensions and other topics concerning living in Japan.
Date&Time: Oct.21 (Sun), 13:00-16:00
*Registration until 15:30.
Venue: Minami Shimin Katsudo Center (10F of Urafune Fukugo Fukushi Shisetsu, 5 min walk from Bandobashi Stn, Exit No. 4, of the Municipal Subway)
To Apply: Please go directly to the venue. *If you live, attend school or work in Minami Ward and would like to reserve a meeting ahead of time, call YOKE at (045) 222-1209 (by noon, October 19).
Inquires: YOKE information Corner (045) 222-1209

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Suffer from continuous cough, phlegm, and/or pain in chest but never had a chance for a checkup? Do you have any concern about your health? Here is your chance. Interpretation is available in English, Chinese, Thai, Tagalog and so on. No appointment necessary.
Date&Time: Oct.28 (Sun), 14:00-17:00
*Registration until 15:00.
Venue: Chinatown, Yokohama Overseas Chinese Christ Church (Naka-ku, Yamashitacho 82-8,
3 min walk from Motomachi- Chukagai Stn of Minatomirai Line)
To Apply: Please go directly to the venue.
Inquiries: Kenko Fukushi- kyoku, Kenko Anzen-ka
(Health Safety Division, Health and Social Welfare Bureau)
Tel. (045) 671-2462 (*J),
Fax (045) 664-7296
Minatomachi Clinic Tel. (045) 453-3673, Fax (045) 441-0747
Yokohama Overseas Chinese Christ Church (045) 641-3877 (Chinese)

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Foreign instructors (of any nationalities) are needed to teach about their own country and culture in English at Yokohama Public Elementary Schools. The conditions are as follows: 4-5hours a day, 2-4days per week. Applicants must hold a valid visa, have English and Japanese speaking ability, have a university degree or equivalent, and live in or can commute to Yokohama. Applicants must be under 60 yrs. of age as of March 31, 2008. (Estimated salary is \3,150/hour) This position begins in April 2008 and is on a one-year renewable contract basis.
To Apply: Send CV, a copy of your valid visa, and self-addressed regular-sized envelope with \80 stamp on to:
〒231-0017 Naka-ku, Minatocho 1-1, Yokohama Board of Education IUI Section.
Application Deadline: Postmarked by Nov.22 (Thu).
Inquiries: (045) 671-3588 (*J)