Yokohama Current Events & Activities

Come and experience the current popular exercise!
Date&Time:
Every Tuesday between Jun.5 and Jul.10; 14:00-14:50
Every Thursday between Jun.7 and Jul.12; 11:00-11:50
Eligibility:　16 yrs. and older
Fee: \1,000 per lesson
Limit: 30 people each time *First come, first served.
Location: Yokohama Minatomirai Sports Park (a walk from Shintakashima Stn on the Minatomirai Line)
To Apply: Please go directly to the location. *Reception starts 30 min prior to the starting time. Check the website for more details.
http://www.yspc.of.jp/mmsp.ysa/
Inquiries: (045) 640-0017 (*J) (9:00-16:00 on weekdays) mail: mm-school@yspc.or.jp

This half-day seminar provides information that is useful to know when you look for jobs, and also introduces basic operation skills for Microsoft Excel. A babysitting service is available upon request (advance reservation needed) for children over 2 months old up to pre-school age.
Date&Time: Jul.4 (Wed), Jul.6 (Fri), Jul.10 (Tue); 10:00-12:00/13:00-15:30
Eligibility: Single mothers who live in Kanagawa
Limit: 18 people each time *First come, first served.
Location: Danjo Kyodo Sankaku Center Yokohama (5 min walk from Totsuka Stn)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please call or send e-mail to apply and provide (E,A,N,T) by Jun.15. If you need the babysitting service, please apply at this time, and give your child’s name and age. Please specify the date and time of your choice.
Application&Inquiries: (045) 862-5141 (*J)
boshi@women.city.yokohama.jp

A pop-pop boat is a toy boat which is powered by a simple steam engine. The name comes from the noise the boat makes when it moves.
Date&Time: Aug.5 (Sun), 9:30-11:30/13:30-15:30
Limit: 30 people each time *Chosen by lottery.
Eligibility: Elementary school children between 4th grade and 6th grade
Fee: \600
Location: Nippon Maru Training Center (Next to Yokohama Port Museum) (5 min walk from either JR Sakuragicho Stn or Minatomirai Stn on the Minatomirai Line)
To Apply: RPP (E, the time you would like to participate, A,T, and names and grade (or age) of everyone in the group, and send it to: 〒220-0012 Nishi-ku Minatomirai 2-1-1 Yokohama Minato Hakubutsukan Motor Kosaku Kyoshitsu Kakari *Entries must be received by Jul.24.
Inquiries: (045) 221-0280 (*J)

In this workshop, children will learn how to make a toy boat powered by solar energy.
Date&Time: Aug.3 (Fri), Aug.4 (Sat); 9:30-11:30/13:30-15:30
Limit: 30 people each time *Chosen by lottery.
Eligibility: Elementary school children between 4th grade and 6th grade
Fee: \2,000
Location: Nippon Maru Training Center
To Apply: RPP (E, the time you would like to participate, A,T, and names and grade (or age) of everyone in the group, and send it to: 〒220-0012 Nishi-ku Minatomirai 2-1-1 Yokohama Minato Hakubutsukan Kosaku Kyoshitsu Kakari *Entries must be received by Jul.24.
Inquiries: (045) 221-0280 (*J)

Experience what it’s like to be a zookeeper at the following 3 Zoo Organizations in Yokohama. *Chosen by lottery. *Cancelled in case of inclement weather.
【Zoorasia】
Date&Time: 9:30-15:00
Jul.22 (Sun) Eligibility: Parent & child (4th-6th grade students) Limit: 20 people
Jul.25 (Wed) Eligibility: 4th-6th grade students Limit: 35 people
Jul.26 (Thu) Eligibility: 4th-6th grade students Limit: 35 people
Jul.27 (Fri): Eligibility: 4th-6th grade students Limit: 20 people; Veterinarian course, 10 people
Location: Zoorasia (15 min bus ride from JR Nakayama Stn)
Fee: Admission fee and \100 for insurance
To Apply: RPP (A.N.T.G. grade and date you wish to attend. Indicate a course for Jul.27) to: 〒241-0001 Asahi-ku, Kamishirane-cho 1175-1 Yokohama Zoo *Entries must be received by Jul.5 (Thu).
Inquiries: (045) 959-1297 (*J)
【Nogeyama Zoo】
Date&Time: Jul.21 (Sat), 22 (Sun), 25 (Wed)-27 (Fri); 9:30-15:00
Eligibility: 5th-6th grade students
Limit: 20 people per day.
Location: Nogeyama Zoo (10 min walk from Hinode-cho Stn on the Keikyu Line)
Fee: \100 for insurance
To Apply: RPP (A.N.T.G. grade, and the date you wish to attend) to: 〒220-0032 Nishi-ku, Oimatsu-cho 63-10, Nogeyama Zoo *Entries must be received by Jul.5 (Thu).
Inquiries: (045) 231-1307 (*J)
【Kanazawa Zoo】
Date&Time: 9:30-15:00
Jul.21 (Sat) Eligibility: High school student and up Limit: 25 people per day
Jul.24 (Tue)-26 (Thu) Eligibility: 5th-6th grad students Limit: 30 people per day
Jul.27 (Fri) Eligibility: Junior High school student Limit: 30 people
Location: Kanazawa Zoo (bus from Kanazawa Bunko Stn on the Keikyu Line to “Natsuyama Sakae” stop and a 6 min walk from the bus stop/ Direct express buses are available from Kanazawa Bunko Stn on the weekends and holidays)
Fee: Admission fee and \100 for insurance
To Apply: RPP (A.N.T.G. grade. and date you would like to attend for) to: 〒236-0042 Kanazawa-ku, Kamariya-Higashi 5-15-1, Kanazawa Zoo *Entries must be received by Jul.5 (Thu).
Inquiries: (045) 783-9101 (*J)
For more details, check each zoo’s website.
http://www2.hama-zoo.org/

Music Masters Course Japan is a classical music seminar held in Yokohama for young musicians from all over the world to study chamber music and perform in chamber orchestras under the direction of various artists. Yokohama citizens are invited to their series of performances as follows:
Date&Time: Chamber Music Concert: ①Jun.29 (Fri) 19:00 ②Jul.3 (Tue) 14:00 ③Jul.7 (Sat) 14:00
Orchestra Concert: ④Jul.11 (Wed) 19:00
Limit: ①,②,③: each 50 people ④: 200 people *Chosen by lottery.
Location: ①,③: Hamagin Hall VIA MARE (7 min walk from Minatomirai Stn)
②: Yokohama Minato Mirai Small Hall
④: Yokohama Minato Mirai Main Hall (3 min walk from Minatomirai Stn)
To Apply: RPP (Choose one concert you would like to go to, A,N,T,G,Occupation, and the number of tickects-up to two tickets), and send it to: 〒104-0061 Tokyo-to Chuo-ku Ginza 8-6-25 Kawakita Bldg. KAJIMOTO Nai MMCJ 2012 Jimukyoku Koho Yokohama 6 gatsu go Goshotai Kakari. You can only apply once for one concert. *Entries must be postmarked by Jun.20.
Inquiries: (045) 671-3714 (*J)

Choose the part of the Port of Yokohama in which you are interested. The tour goes to areas which are usually not open to public. One tour visits the automobiles pier, and one visits the fruit and vegetables pier.
Date&Time: ①Automobiles: Jul.25 (Wed) 13:00 ②2Fruit and vegetables: Jul.26 (Thu) 13:00
Eligibility: Elementary school children and their guardians (up to two guardians for one group)
Limit: 100 people each tour *Chosen by lottery.
Meeting Place: Yamashita Park Kanko-Sen Noriba (3 min walk from Motomachi/Chukagai Stn on Minatomirai Line)
To Apply: RPP(Date of your choice, names of everyone in the group, A,T,G) to: 〒231-0002 Naka-ku Kaigan Dori 1-1 Osanbashi Futo Bldg. 2F Yokohama Ko Shinko Kyokai. *Entries must be received by Jul.6.
Inquiries: (045) 671-7241 (*J)

This workshop is intended to arouse children’s interest in science and manufacturing, through hands-on activities such as making model cars and experiencing the safety of fastening seatbelts.
Date&Time: Aug.3 (Fri), Aug.4 (Sat); 9:30-17:00
Eligibility: Elementary school children and their guardians
Location: Pacifico Yokohama Exhibition Hall D (3 min walk from Minatomirai Stn on Minatomirai Line)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Some class programs need prior reservations. Between Jun.1 to Jun.30, please reserve through the Kids Engineer website. Exhibition programs do not need reservations.
Inquiries: (045) 442-0733 (*J)
URL: http://www.jsae.or.jp/kidseng/

①Discussion in Simple English No. 30
Speakers from different parts of the world will give speeches on various topics. There will be discussions afterwards, with all the participants, in simple English.
Date&Time: Jun.17 (Sun), 14:00-16:00
Fee: \500 (\200 for junior high school/high school/foreign students)
Limit: 30 people *First come, first served.
To Apply: Call or send e-mail and provide (E,N,T). A babysitting service is available for children between 2 yrs old and 6yrs old, for \300 per child. If you would like to use the service, please apply by Jun.12 (Tue), and provide the child’s name and age.
E-mail: aoba-loungeintl89h1@07.itscom.net
②Morning Coffee
A great opportunity to meet people from different countries and talk over a cup of coffee.
Date&Time: Jul.1 (Sun), 10:30-12:00
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
③Afternoon Tea No. 48
A speaker from Canada will talk about his country, a country of multicultural coexistence. You will discover the charms of Canada!
Date&Time: Jul.14 (Sat), 14:00-16:00
Fee: \400 (with tea and a cake)
Limit: 30 people *First come, first served.
To Apply: Call the Lounge to apply and provide (E,N,T). Babysitting service is available for children between 2yrs old and 6 yrs old, for \300 per child. If you would like to use the service, please apply by Jul.9 (Mon), and provide the child’s name and age.
Location: Aoba-ku Kumin Koryu Center, Tana Station (1 min walk from Tana Stn on the Tokyu Den-en Toshi Line)
Application&Inquiries: (045) 989-5266
http://aoba-lounge.sakura.ne.jp/index.html

①Romania: The Land of World Heritage and Deep Humanity
The Romanian Ambassador, Mr. Radu Serban, will talk about the charms and attractions of his country.
Date&Time: Jun.16 (Sat), 13:30-15:30
Fee: Free
Limit: 60 people *First come, first served.
Eligibility: Principally, people who live, work, or go to school in Kohoku-ku
To Apply: Please call or come to the Lounge to apply.
②Let’s Enjoy Bon Odori!
Bon Odori is a Japanese traditional dance performed during Obon in the summertime. Both Japanese and non-Japanese people can have fun dancing together!
Date&Time: Jun.24 (Sun), 10:30-12:00
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Location: Kohoku International Lounge (8 min walk from Kikuna Stn on Tokyu Toyoko Line)
Applications&Inquiries: (045) 430-5670
http://homepage2.nifty.com/kohokulounge/