Yokohama Current Events & Activities

Bosei Maru, an oceanic survey and training vessel owned by Tokai University, will be open to the public. There will also be a mini-aquarium and other events related to marine life.
Date&Time:
Jun.6 (Sat) 10:00-16:00
Jun.7 (Sun) 10:00-15:00
Location: Osanbashi (7 min walk from No. 3 Exit of Nihon Odori Stn of Minatomirai Line)
Eligibility: Wheelchairs and strollers are not allowed on board
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 414-0103(*J)

YOKE Information Corner offers services in the following languages on the days and times indicated below. The schedule may be subject to change without prior notice.
Monday through Friday10:00-16:30 (lunch break from 11:30-12:30)English, Spanish, Chinese
Second Saturdays10:00-12:30 Spanish, Chinese
Fourth Saturdays10:00-12:30 Spanish, English
We are closed on Sundays and Holidays.
Consultation:
Tel: (045) 222-1209
Fax: (045) 222-1187
E-mail: info.corner@yoke.or.jp

Sum of Payment: ￥12,000/Eligible person (Payment is transferred to your bank account)
*￥20,000 for those who are over 65 yrs old or under 18 yrs old as of Feb.1, 2009
Application・How to receive: Application form will be sent to eligible recipients (head of household for Japanese) in mid May. Please apply by postal mail with a copy of your ID (Alien Registration Card etc.) and bank statement.
*Cash payments are available only to those unable to receive payment by bank transfer (i.e., no bank account, etc.); payments will be made available in this case at your local ward office.
Application Period: 6months (mid-May to mid-Nov.)
(Bank transfers: mid-May to mid-Aug.; cash payments: in End of Aug. to mid-Nov., are being planned)
Call Center for Supplementary Income Payments in Foreign Languages:
045-222-1185 Mon. to Fri. except holidays: 10:00-17:00 *Available from Apr.1
・English, Chinese, and Spanish: Monday to Friday
・Portuguese: Monday
・Hangul: Tuesday
・Vietnamese: Wednesday
・Thai: Thursday
・Tagalog: Friday
Call Center for Supplementary Income Payments in Japanese:
045-330-7222 9:00-18:00 everyday
The Website (*J):
http://www.city.yokohama.jp/me/shimin/kuren/teigakukyufu/
Inquiries: Civil Engagement Promotion Bureau, Ward Liaison and Coordination Division
(045)671-3626(*J) Fax (045)664-5295

Adults between the ages of 40 to 74 (born between Apr.1, 1935 and Mar.31, 1970) who either are already receiving National Health Insurance, or will begin to receive benefits Apr.1, 2009 and will maintain will receive a check-up ticket along with a questionnaire and a list of facilities that conduct this special check-up.
Those born between the months of Apr. and Nov. will receive tickets the end of May.
Birthdates between Dec. and Mar. born will receive tickets in early Aug.
*Make an APPOINTMENT ahead of time at the facility of your choosing, selected from the list provided; you must bring the check-up ticket, the questionnaire and your most recent National Health Insurance Certificate.
Inquiries: Health Insurance and Pension Division of your Ward Office, or Health and Social Welfare Bureau (045)671-4067

Support is offered for mothers who have no other help during the day and/or seek assistance with multi-fetal children.
Eligibility for this service has been changed and is now ilimited to families on welfare, residential tax-free families, and income tax-free families.
Fee:￥250/time (2hrs)
To Apply: Obtain the application form from your local ward office and send it by mail or by fax.
Inquiries: (045)671-2455(*J) Fax (045)681-0925

Financially disadvantaged families with elementary and /or Jr. High school students enrolled at Yokohama City schools may be eligible to receive financial assistance to help cover the costs of school supplies, field trips, school lunch, etc.
Application& Inquiries: Inquire at your child’s school or call the Yokohama Board of Education School Support & Regional Cooperation Division
(045)671-3270(*J)
Fax (045)681-1415

There will be a lottery to fill newly available apartments managed by the city. (New apartments include newly constructed and newly vacant)
To Apply: Fill out an application form available at any Ward Office Information Services Section (Kuyakusho Koho-Sodan-Kakari) , Administrative Service Corners, Community Centers, and Office of Public Information Access (1F of City Hall) *Application form available from Apr.13-24.
Application Period: Apr.15 (Wed)–Apr.24 (Fri)
Inquiries: (045)451-7777(*J) Fax (045)451-7769

“Choju-no-shiori”, which has been issued to persons who are over 65 yrs old, will be abolished at the end Mar. 2009. Instead, the “Hama-tomo" card, which began last Oct., will offer the same good-deal services pvovided by the “Choju-no-shiori”. Those who haven't applied yet for the "Hama-tomo" card, may apply at local Ward Office.
Eligibility: Those who are 65 yrs. and over.
Inquiries: Call Center (045)664-2525
Fax (045)664-2828

Those who finished the home-helper 2nd grade course at a school affiliated with the City of Yokohama and received employment through the Welfare Facility, etc. within the City may apply for a subsidy covering half/all school tuition related costs.
Limit: 1,000 people *First come, first served.
Eligibility: Yokohama Citizen who are employed through the Welfare Facility etc., and work within Yokohama city limits.
Subsidy: Half of the tuition fee (￥40,000 maximum) *Full assistance is available only to those who qualify.
To Apply: Obtain an application available at any affiliated schools, or at City Hall (Health and Social Welfare Bureau, Project Division/ Yokohama-shi KenkoFukushi kyoku Kikaku-ka) between Apr.1 - Feb.26, 2010.
Inquiries: Affiliated schools
For low-income earners: at Yokohama-shi Kenko Fukushi kyoku Kikaku-ka (045)671-3683(*J)
Fax (045)664-4739

The following is a list of newly opened nursery schools that accept sick children. They are all located within hospitals/clinics.
①Ooguchi Higashi Sogo Byoin(Hospital): “Ooguchi Byoji Hoikushitsu”
128-9 Ooguchi Dori, Kanagawa-ward Tel:(045)401-2411(*J) Fax(045)431-5857
http://www.oegh.or.jp
②Yokohama Ryoiku Iryo Center: Nursery for sick children “Asahi”
557-2 Ichi zawa-cho, Asahi-ward Tel:080-1023-1609 (*J)
Fax:(045)444-8742
http://www.jyuuairyouikukai.or.jp/asahi/syozai.html
③Yazaki Pediatrics: Yokohama Nursery for sick children “Fine”
2F of Yazaki Pediatrics Clinic, 2-13-13 Isogo, Isogo-ward Tel:(045)751-4378 (*J) Fax:(045) 753-8768
http://www.myclinic.ne.jp/yazaki_kids/pc/
Eligibility: Sick or recovering child between 6months and 3rd grade age equivalent.
Limit: 4 children/nursery *There are some exceptions. *There will be a screening process.
Fee: \2,000 (Some extra for diapers etc.)
Open: ①②From Mar.2
③From Mar.16
To Apply: Fill out an application form available at each of the nursery schools listed above. You can also download the form from: http://www.city.yokohama.jp/me/kodomo/unei/hoikuseido/file/byoujiyoushiki3.pdf (*J) and apply at nursery school of your choice.
*It is essential to register your

child and make an appointment before dropping your child off.
Inquiries: Each Nursery School (*J)