Yokohama Current Events & Activities

This class, aimed at beginners, supports foreign residents in learning basic Japanese, in small groups.
Eligibility: 18 yrs old and over who live in Izumi-ward and are beginners’ level
Limit: 12 people
Date&Time: Every Thursday between Oct.13 (Thu)-Mar.8, 2012 (Thu); 14:00-16:00
Location: Izumi kumin Katsudo Shien Center (1F at Izumi Ward Office)
Fee: \3,000 (20 lessons)
To Apply: Download an application form from the website below and submit it at Izumi Ward Office, Chiiki Shinko-ka (311 window) or send it to 〒245-0016 Izumi-ku, Izumi-cho 4636-2 Izumi Ward Office, Chiiki Shinko-ka. *Application forms are available at any windows at Izumi ward office as well.*Your Japanese comprehension level will be checked on Oct.6 (Thu); 13:00-16:00 (about 30min/person)
http://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/izumi/03shinkou/02kumin/japanese-lesson.html
Application Period: -Sep.30 (Fri) *First come, first served. *The application period will be extended till the limit is reached.
Inquiries: 045 (800) 2395 (*J)

We would like to express our heartfelt condolences for the tragic loss of lives and catastrophic damage suffered in the Great East Japan Earthquake.
YOKE has established “Yokohama City Earthquake Information Center” on Mar.11, 2011 and is providing information, dispatching interpreters and translation in multi-languages. YOKE is also providing consultation service for health and food regarding radiation due to the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant accident. Call 045-222-1209 (YOKE Information Corner)
Date&Time: Mon-Fri: 10:00-11:30/12:30-17:00 (Reception till 16:30)
2nd and 4th Saturday of every month: 10:00-13:00 (Reception till 12:30)
Language available:
English: Mon-Fri and 4th Saturday
Spanish: Mon-Fri and 2nd and 4th Saturday
Chinese: Mon-Fri and 2nd Saturday
Inquiries: (045) 222-1171

The theme for this exciting art event for this year is “Our Magic Hour-How much of the world can we know?” Works by over 70 artists will be exhibited, in addition to some works from the museum collection.
Date&Time: Aug.6 (Sat) to Nov.6 (Sun); 11:00-18:00
Location: Yokohama Museum of Art (3 min walk from Minatomirai Stn on Minatomirai Line) and NYK Waterfront Warehouse (Bank Art Studio NYK) (5 min walk from Bashamichi Stn on Minatomirai Line)
Fee: On-site ticket prices are as follows: \1,600 for adults, \1,000 for university and vocational school students, and \600 for high school students. For prices of the advance tickets and other information, please check the Triennale website. It is available in both English and Japanese.
Inquiries: (045) 663-7232 (*J)
URL: http://yokohamatriennale.jp/en/

What can you do to protect yourself and your child(ren) at the time of disasters? There will be a lecture and small group discussion to think about what needs to be prepared. You will also have a chance to learn how to prepare for disasters through games and recipes using emergency provisions. *It will be conducted in Japanese.
Date&Time: Sep.9 (Fri), 13:30-15:30
Limit: 100 people *First come, first served.
Fee: Free
Location: Art Forum Azamino (5 min walk from Azamino Stn on Den-en-Toshi Line or the Municipal Subway)
To Apply: Starting from Aug.11, call or apply through the website.
*Childcare is available for children 2 months up to under-elementary school age. The fee applies. Book by 4 days before the event.
Inquiries: (045) 910-5700 (*J) http://www.women.city.yokohama.jp/

This is a 18-day job training seminar for single mothers. *Conducted in Japanese.
Limit: 18 people *Chosen by screening.
Eligibility: Single mothers who live in Kanagawa Prefecture who are raising their children.
Date&Time: Oct.4 (Tue)-Oct.31 (Mon), 9:30-16:30
Location: Danjo Kyodo Sankaku Center Yokohama Minami (Gender Equality Center Yokohama South) (3 min walk from Minami Ota Stn on the Keikyu line or 7min walk from Yoshino-cho Stn on the Municipal Subway)
Fee: Free (\2,500 for textbook)
To Apply: Apply at “hello-work” (the public employment security office where you are resident). *Childcare is available for children between 18 months to under-elementary school age (free of charge).
Application Period: Aug.15 (Mon)-Aug.19 (Fri)
Inquiries: (045) 714-5911 (*J)

This event allows you to experience an evacuation practice during a concert. After enjoying listening to music by the Yokohama Fire Band, the audience and the musicians will all participate in a fire drill.
Date&Time: Sep.20 (Tue), 10:30-12:00
Location: Minatomirai Dai Hall (3 min walk from Minatomirai Stn on Minatomirai Line)
Eligibility: Everyone is welcome, but children need to be of at least school age.
Limit: 500 people *Chosen by lottery.
Fee: Free
To Apply: RPP(E,N,A,T,) to: 〒220-0012 Nishi-ku 2-3-6 Yokohama Minatomirai Hall.
*You can apply for up to 5 persons in one postcard.
*Entries must be postmarked by Sep.5.
Application Period: Aug.1-Sep.5
Inquiries: (045) 682-2020 (*J)

This is a bus tour to the Wind Power Plant, Hama-Wing, and to the Kirin Yokohama Beer Village.
Limit: 50 people *Chosen by lottery.
Date&Time: Aug.30 (Tue), 12:45-17:00
Meeting Place: Kusunoki-Hiroba (a min walk from South exit of JR Kannai stn)
Fee: \300
To Apply: RPP(E,A,N (how to read it ),T) to:〒231-0016 Naka-Ku, Masago-cho 4-43, Kinoshita Shoji Bldg 4F “Yokohama-shi Chikyu Ondanka Taisaku Suishin Kyogikai Furyoku Hatsuden Kengaku-kai kakari” *Entries must be received by Aug.15.
Inquiries: (045) 681-9910 (*J)

Do research on grasshoppers and other living creatures in a green field and think about the ways to protect them.
Limit: 40 people *Chosen by lottery.
Eligibility: Elementary school children and their guardians.
Date&Time: Sep.17 (Sat), 10:00-15:00 *In case of rain, it will be postponed to Sep.23.
Location: Yokohama Shizen Kansatsu no Mori (Yokohama Nature Sanctuary) (7 min walk from “Yokohama Reien-mae” bus stop of the Kanachu bus bound for Ofuna from Kanazawa Hakkei Stn on Keikyu Line)
Fee: Free
To Apply: RPP(E,N(how to read them), T,G, Fax if available) to 〒247-0013 Sakae-ku, Kamigo-cho 1562-1, Yokohama Shizen Kansatsu no Mori *Entries must be received between Agu.27 and Sep.3. 　*Fax and Email also acceptable.
Inquiries: (045) 894-7474 (*J) Fax (045) 894-8892 Email: yokohama-nc@wbsj.org

As one of the “Think about the environment” events, this observation tour is offered for you to learn about the living creatures of Gulf of Tokyo and the work of the handlers of Hakkeijima Sea Paradise!
Limit: 15 people/tour *First come, first served.
Eligibility: Elementary and Jr. High School student (6 to 15 yrs old)
Date&Time: Aug.22 (Mon)-Aug.25 (Thu), 10:30-11:30
Fee: Free
Location: Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise (a walk from Hakkeijima Stn on the Seaside Line)
To Apply: The reception starts at 10:00 each day at Sea-Para Sea-ta statue in front of the Aqua-Museum.
Inquiries: (045) 671-4109 (*J)

Commemorating the 100th anniversary since this Red Brick Warehouse was built, this tour is offered for you to learn its history!
Limit: 20 people (planned)
Date&Time: Sep.6 (Tue), 14:00-17:00
Location: Red Brick Warehouse No. 1, 2F (5 min walk from Minatomirai Stn on Minatomirai Line)
Fee: \1,000 (with drink)
To Apply: Please call for reservation. (10:00-18:00)
Inquiries: (045) 211-1515 (*J)