Yokohama Current Events & Activities

If you are over 70 years old and would like to newly apply for a transportation pass, please call the Call Center at (045) 664-2530 (*J).
Those who have a transportation pass for the elderly that expires on Sep.30 and had applied for a new one by the time they received their pass last year will receive either a statement of payment or　an exchange ticket for a new pass between the beginning to mid September.
Inquiries: (045) 664-2530 (*J)

Those who turn 20 years old are considered to have become adults. This special event celebrates those who turn 20 years old that fiscal year.
Eligibility: Those born between Apr.2, 1992 and Apr.1, 1993 and living in Yokohama.
Date&Time: Jan.14 (holiday), 10:30-/ 14:30-
Ceremony starting at 10:30: For those who live in Kanagawa, Nishi, Hodogaya, Asahi, Kohoku, Midori, Aoba, and Tsuzuki
Ceremony starting at 14:30: For those who live in Tsurumi, Naka, Minami, Konan, Isogo, Kanazawa, Totsuka, Sakae, Izumi, and Seya
Location: Yokohama Arena (5 min walk from Shin Yokohama Stn on JR/ Municipal Subway)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Invitations will be mailed to eligible persons in early Dec. Please contact the following numbers if you do not receive your invitation by Dec.16.
Inquiries: Board of Education, Lifelong Learning and Cultural Assets Division
(045) 671-3283 (*J) Fax (045) 681-1414

The Medical Certificate for Infants (Shoni Iryo-sho) covers pediatric medical fees from new-born babies up to the elementary school entering age. The coverage will now be expanded until the end of the 1st grade of elementary school.
To Apply: A guide and application form will be sent to pupils in the first grad in late August. Please send back the enclosed application form.
Inquiries: Insurance and Pension Division, Insurance Section of your ward or (045) 671-4116 (*J)

If you are over 70 years old and would like to newly apply for a transportation pass, please call the Call Center at (045) 664-2530 (*J).
Those who have a transportation pass for the elderly that expires on Sep.30 and had applied for a new one by the time they received their pass last year will receive either a statement of payment or　an exchange ticket for a new pass between the beginning to mid September.
Inquiries: (045) 664-2530 (*J)

Tokutei Kenko Shinsa (Health Check-up for Specific Purposes) is going to be offered for adults between the ages of 40 to 74 who have enrolled in the National Health Insurance before April 1, 2012.
The health check-ups cover high blood pressure, hyperlipemia, diabetes, and other adult diseases, and includes guidance to improve symptoms or advice on how to prevent such problems.
Tickets, questionnaires, and a list of designated check-up facilities are sent to eligible people. The first set was sent in May to those born between April and November, and the second set will be sent at the beginning of August for birthdates between December and March.
Fee: \1,200 (If you were exempt from the city tax in 2011, then the fee is \400.)
To Apply: Make an appointment ahead of time at the facility of your choice, selected from the provided list; you must bring the check-up ticket, the questionnaire and your most recent National Health Insurance Certificate.
*Check-up tickets are valid until Mar.31, 2013.
Inquiries: Tokutei Kenshin Dial (045) 664-2606 (*J) Fax (045) 664-2828

This course, aimed at the beginner and introductory levels, fully supports foreign residents who have started their new life in Yokohama. The course is twice a week (Mondays and Wednesdays) and consists of 20 lessons. The curriculum is planned so that you can learn practical Japanese systematically. (You can take this Japanese course up to 3 times.) During the course, there is a multilingual orientation, which lets you know about information useful for your daily life, such as international exchange events and how to request a volunteer interpreter.
Date&Time: Sep.24 (Mon) to Dec.3 (Mon): 10:30-12:00
Eligibility: Applicants must be over 16 yrs old.
Fee: \10,000/course (20 lessons)
Location: YOKE conference room (5 min walk from Minatomirai Stn on the Minatomirai Line)
Limit: 36 people *First come, first served.
To Apply: Your Japanese comprehension level will need to be checked. Please make an appointment by phone or e-mail.
Application&Inquiries: (045) 222-1209
E-mail: nihongo@yoke.or.jp

Meet and exchanging ideas with the Mayor over a cup of tea.
Date&Time: Oct.16 (Tue), Nov.30 (Fri), or Dec.17 (Mon); 14:00-15:00
Limit: One group per day *Chosen by lottery.
Eligibility: People who live, work, or go to school in Yokohama. Please apply in groups consisting of 5-10 members. Children over elementary school age to adults are eligible (Elementary/junior high school student groups must be accompanied by guardians.)
Location: Mayor’s room (Yokohama City Hall, 1 min walk from JR Kannai Stn)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please send SP, fax, or e-mail with the event name, group name, profile of the group, names of all the members, preferred date and details about the theme you would like to talk about. Please also specify the leader’s name, T, fax, and e-mail address. Mail it to: 〒231-0017 Naka-ku Minato-cho 1-1 Shimin-kyoku Kocho Sodan-ka
Fax (045) 212-0911
E-mail: kouchou3@city.yokohama.jp
*The entries must be received by Aug.20 (Mon).
Please check the website for more details.
http://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/shimin/kochosodan/kocho/tea/bosyu/index.html
Inquiries: (045) 671-2333 (*J) Fax (045) 212-0911

The 32nd Yokohama Marathon is seeking participants for the 10 km marathon, the half marathon, and 12.7 km wheel-chair marathon. The course is from Yamashita Park.
Date&Time: Dec.2 (Sun), 9:10-11:30 *Cancelled in case of inclement weather.
Fee: Adult \5,000, High school students \3,000
Limit: 5,300 people for the 10 km marathon, 3,200 people for the half marathon, and 25 people for the 12.7 km wheel-chair marathon *First come, first served.
Eligibility: For the 10 km and wheel-chair marathon, participants should be over 15 yrs old. Junior high school students are not eligible. For the half marathon, participants should be over 18 yrs old. High school students are not eligible.
Meeting Place: Yamashita Park (5 min walk from Motomachi Chukagai Stn on the Minatomirai Line)
To Apply: Application forms will be available from Aug.27. Pick them up at one of the following places: Regional Promotion Division (Chiiki Shinko Ka) of your Ward Office, Sports Centers, 1F Information Corner of the City Office, Gyosei (Administrative) Service Corner.
You can also apply from the website; http://www.yokohamamarathon.jp
Application Period:
(1) Sep.6-Sep.7. Please pay the fee with a slip attached on the application form.
(2) Applications via the website are accepted Sep.6-Sep.14.
Inquiries: (045) 651-9990 (*J) Fax (045) 651-6430

Let’s enjoy the breeze of the summer night. There are live music performance, food vendors, and more!
Date&\Time:
Aug.13 (Mon)-Aug.21 (Tue): 17:00-20:00 except Saturday and Sunday. *Cancelled in case of inclement weather.
Location: Oodori Koen, around Ishino hiroba (a walk from JR Kannai Stn)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the site.
Inquiries: (045) 633-9660 (*J) or (045) 671-3546 (*J)

You can learn about disaster prevention while watching fire boats spray water and a rescue drill using helicopters.
Date&Time: Aug.25 (Sat), 11:00-18:00 and Aug.26 (Sun), 11:00-17:00
Location: Red Brick Warehouse, Event Hiroba (5 min walk from Bashamichi Stn on the Minatomirai Line)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the site.
Inquiries: Fire Bureau (045) 334-6542 (*J) Fax (045) 334-6510