Yokohama Current Events & Activities

Foreigners who are studying Japanese will make a speech in Japanese. There will be a gathering over tea afterward.
Date&Time: Mar.24 (Sat), 11:00-13:00
Fee: Free
Location: Conference room, 7F Isogo ward office (3 min walk from JR Isogo Stn)
*Those who would like to participate in the speech contest
The theme of your choice, the length should be less than 5 min. Contact Suzuki-san (090-4010-6306) or fax 045-761-4831 with 1. Theme 2. Name 3. Nationality 4. Address 5. Telephone number by Mar. 15 (Thu).
Application and Inquiries: 090-4010-6306

① Lecture in Easy English for Children “ Happy Easter!”
Celebrate Easter in English!
Eligibility: Elementary school children
Limit: about 20 people
Date&Time: Mar.24 (Sat), 14:00- 15:30
Fee: \300
To Apply: By phone starting from Mar.11 (Sun) * First come, first served.
② Morning coffee
A great opportunity to meet people over a cup of coffee.
Date&Time: Apr.1 (Sun), 10:30- 12:00
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Location: ①②Aoba International Lounge (1 min walk from Tana Stn on the Tokyu Den-en toshi Line)
Inquiries: (045) 989-5266 Fax (045) 982-0701

① Let’s get together! Multicultural families
A great opportunity for mothers and babies of different countries to get together and exchange information.
Date&Time: Second Monday of the month (except August, October, and January)
Upcoming Schedule
2012: Apr.9, May.14, Jun.11, Jul.9, Sep.10, Nov.12 and Dec.10
2013: Feb.11 and Mar.11; 10:30-12:00
Fee: \100
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
② International Exchange in Cooking “Brazilian cuisine”
Date&Time: Apr.25 (Wed), 10:00-14:00
Fee: \1,200 *Please pay at the time of application.
Non refundable
Limit: 30 people *First come, first served.
What to bring: Apron and washcloth
To Apply: At the lounge. Application starts on Mar.11 (Sun).
③ Japanese Classes
Date&Time:
Mon. class: Apr. 9-Jul.9, 13:00-14:30
Tue. class: Apr.17-Jul.10, 10:00-11:30 (Nursery available with charges for over 18months)/ 19:00-20:30
Fri. class: Apr.13-Jul.13; 10:00-11:30/ 19:00-20:30
Sat. class: Apr.14- Jul.14, 10:00-11:30
Fee: \2,000/ 13 lessons *Not refundable.
To Apply: At the lounge. Application for those learning Japanese at the lounge for the first time starts on Mar. 1 (Thu).
Location: ①&③Konan International Lounge (Yumeooka Office Tower 13F)
②Yumeooka Office Tower 10F, Willing Cooking Room (3 min walk from Kamiooka Stn on the Keikyu or Yokohama Municipal Subway)
Inquiries: (045) 848-0990 Fax (045) 848-3669
Website: http://www.mmjp.or.jp/konan-international-lounge/

The center will be closed on Mar.12 (Mon).
①Children’s study Meet-up
Let’s study together with teachers and volunteers
Eligibility: Elementary and Jr. high school students of foreign nationalities.
Date&Time: Mar.10, 17 and Mar.24 (Sat); 10:00-12:00
Fee: Free
②International Mothers’ Gathering
Eligibility: Foreign mothers
Date&Time: Mar.13 and 27 (Tue); 10:30-11:30
Fee: Free
③Hello Gathering
Eligibility: Any nationality including Japanese
Date&Time: Mar.17 (Sat), 15:00-16:30
Fee: Free
Location: Hodogaya International Exchange Center, Iwama Shimin Plaza (3 min walk from Tenno-cho Stn on the Sotetsu Line)
Inquiries: (045) 337-0012
E-mail:toiawase@hodgaya-kokusai.com
http://www.hodogaya-kokusai.com

Let’s enjoy making three-dimensional flowers and animals with origami paper!
Date&Time: Mar.25 (Sun), 10:30-12:00
Location: Kohoku International Lounge (8 min walk from Kikuna Stn)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045)430-5670
Email: kohokulounge@yokohama.nifty.jp
http://homepage2.nifty.com/kohokulounge/

Come and enjoy! There will be many authentic international food booths, Japanese speech contest, games, work shop and a lot more anybody can enjoy!
Date&Time: Mar.24 (Sat), 11:00-15:30
Location: Yokohama-shi Gino Bunka Kaikan (5 min walk from JR Kannai Stn, south exit)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: Naka International Lounge (045) 210-0667
Email: nakalounge@yoke.or.jp
http://nakalounge.main.jp

Let’s make an “Obento” lunch to make your child happy!
This course will teach you how to make an “Obento” lunch and also you can enjoy cooking with other Japanese mothers. *A free interpretation service is available.
Date&Time: Mar.16 (Fri), 10:00-13:00
Location: Minami Lounge (5 min walk from Bandobashi Stn on the Municipal Subway)
Fee: \500 (Please pay on the day.)
Limit: 12 people *First come, first served.
Elilgibility: Anyone who is interested in cooking “Obento”, and making friends.
Child care service: \200/ per child
Needed items: Apron, towel, writing tools
To Apply: Register by phone or at Minami Lounge by Mar.10.
Application & Inquiries: (045) 242-0888, (045) 232-9554 (*J)

Free consultation, in person or by phone, for guardians of non-Japanese students.　
Any inquiries regarding the Japanese school system, education, preparation for entrance exams, and school life in general, may be discussed. *Consultation is confidential.
Date&Time: Mar.10 and 24　（2nd and 4th Saturday of every month）； 10:00-13:00 (Reception till 12:30)
Languages available: 2nd Saturday: Spanish and Chinese
4th Saturday: Spanish and English
Location: YOKE
Fee: Free
To Apply: Making an appointment is preferable. Please contact YOKE.
Inquiries: YOKE Information Corner (045) 222-1209 (English, Chinese, and Spanish) ME-net (050) 1512-0783 (*J)

This class, aimed at beginners, fully supports foreign residents who have started their new life in Yokohama. You may take the course up to 3 times (60 lessons). *Group lessons, twice a week (Mondays and Wednesdays), 20 lessons/course.
Date&Time: Apr.23 (Mon)-Jul.2 (Mon); 10:30-12:00 (except holidays)
Location: YOKE conference room (5 min walk from Minatomirai Stn on the Minatomirai Line)
Fee: \10,000/course
Limit: 36 people *First come, first served.
To Apply: Your Japanese comprehension level will be checked. Please make an appointment by phone.
Application and Inquiries: (045) 222-1209 Email:nihongo@yoke.or.jp

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①Consultation Fair
Consultation specialists will be present to offer their services free of charge. No reservations required.
Consultation Topics: Status of Residence, visa, international marriages, legal issues, social insurance, pension, work, labor, school/education, Japanese classes, financial planning, taxes, final tax declaration, and various other topics in general concerning living in Japan.
②Free Health Checkup
The checkup includes: Chest X-ray, blood pressure check, urine exam, and medical consultation. No blood test this time. Please do not eat on the day of your checkup.
Date&Time: Feb.5 (Sun)
①Consultation: 12:00-16:00 (Reception till 15:30) *Please come early. Reception may close early than it is indicated. *Consultation is for 30 min per case.
②Health Checkup：10:00-15:00
Location: Tsurumi Ward Office ①6F ②1F
(7 min walk from the East exit of JR Tsurumi Stn, or 5 min walk from Keikyu Tsurumi Stn)
Fee: Free
To Apply: No reservations necessary. Please go directly to the location.
*Interpreters in English, Chinese, Spanish, Korean, Tagalog, and Portuguese are available. For other languages, inquire YOKE. *For childcare (6 months-4 yrs), please book by Fax (N, T, G and number of child(ren) )in advance. Fax (045) 504-7102
Inquiries:
①YOKE Information Corner (045) 222-1209 (English, Chinese, and Spanish)/YOKE (045) 222-1173 (*J)/Tsurumi Ward Office, Kusei Suishin-ka (045) 510-1676 (on Feb.5)
②MIC Kanagawa (045) 314-3368 (*J)/Minatomachi Shinryojo (045) 453-3673 (both Japanese and English)