Yokohama Current Events & Activities

If you buy an electric compost bin by Saturday, February 28, 2009, half of the cost will be repaid (￥20,000 maximum) *Funds may not be applied toward disposers or for those who already received subsidies.
To Apply: Check the website for details. http://www.city.yokohama.jp/me/pcpb/kankyo/gen2.html（*J)
* Application must be received by March 10 (Tue)
Inquiries: Resources and Waste Recycling Bureau, Household Waste Measures Division (045)671-2553(*J), Fax (045)663-8199

①Free Health Checkup
The checkup includes:
Chest X-ray, blood pressure check, urine exam, blood test, body measurement, and medical consultation. Please do not eat the day of your checkup.
Inquiries for the health checkup:
MIC Kanagawa (045) 314-3368 (*J)
Minatomachi Shinryojo
(045) 453-3673 (both Japanese and English)
②Consultation 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, taxes, and various other topics concerning general living in Japan.
Date&Time: Feb 1 (Sun)
① Health Checkup 10:00-14:30
② Consultation 12:00-15:30
For both ① and ②:
English, Chinese, Spanish, Korean, Tagalog, and Portuguese interpretation available. For health checkups, Thai interpretation is also available. Child-care available upon advance request. For child-care, please call (045) 222-1209
Location: Tsurumi Ward Office (Tsurumi Kuyakusho) (7 min walk from the east exit of JR Tsurumi Stn, or 5 min walk from Keikyu Tsurumi Stn)
To Apply: No reservations necessary. Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries:
YOKE (045) 222-1209 (English, Chinese, and Spanish)
Tsurumi Kuyakusho Kusei Suishin-ka (045) 510-1676 (*J)

Professionals such as administrative scriveners will be present to offer their services free of charge. English, Chinese, and Spanish interpretations available. For other languages, please contact YOKE in advance. Each consultation will be limited to One 45 minutes.
Consultation Topics: visa, Status of Residence, international marriages, divorce, inviting your family to Japan to live with you, etc.
Date&Time: First Thursday of every month 13:00-16:00 (except for January, 2009)
Location: YOKE (3 min walk from Minatomirai Stn of Minatomirai Line)
To Apply: Please telephone YOKE Information Corner in advance and make a reservation.
Inquiries and Reservations: (045)222-1209

Yoke Information Corner offers services in the following languages on the days and times indicated below. The schedule may be subject to change without forward notice.
Monday through Friday
10:00-16:30 (lunch break from 11:30 to 12:30)
English, Spanish, Chinese
Second Saturdays
10:00-12:30
Spanish, Chinese
Fourth Saturdays
10:00-12:30
Spanish, English
Fourth Thursday
12:30-16:30
Portuguese, Tagalog
We are closed on Sundays and Holidays.
Consultation: (045) 222-1209

A loan of \70,000 is available for　students who are planning to enter high school in April 2008.
The student’s guardian must be a resident of Yokohama to be eligible. Income level restrictions will apply.
Limit: 40 people
*Applications are subject to a screening process.
To Apply: The application will be available beginning Dec 22(Mon) and may be obtained online at the Board of Education website, or at the student’s junior high school or local ward office. Once completed it may be submitted through the student’s school.
Application Period: -Jan.30, 2009 (Thu)
Inquiries: (045) 671-3272 (*J)
http://www.city.yokohama.jp/me/kyoiku/

Since the fiscal year 2004, the city of Yokohama is promoting four licensed public nursery schools a year to transfer into private nursery schools. After privatization, various new services will start such as extended operation hours, etc.
The following nursery schools will be privatized in April, 2011.
1. Shimonagaya Nursery School (Konan ward)
2. Zenbu Nursery School (Asahi ward)
3. Nishi shiba Nursery School (Kanazawa ward)
4. Okurayama Nursery School (Kohoku ward)
Inquiries: Fax (045) 664-5479 Email:ma01-hagiwara@city.yokohama.jp

Students of non-Japanese nationalities who will be entering Junior High School from April 2009 will be sent notifications of their

Junior High School entrance on or after January 22.
To apply: For non-Japanese students who wish to enter Junior High School in Yokohama from April 2009, please register at the Registration Division (Toroku-Gakari) of your local ward office.
Inquiries: Your local ward office or Yokohama Board of Education, School Support &Regional Cooperation Division at (045) 671-3270(*J) Fax (045)681-1415
For inquiries regarding students with disabilities, please contact the Yogo-Kyoiku Sogo Center at (045)336-6020(*J) Fax (045) 333-1455

“Youth Plaza in the Area” supports those who have difficulties leaving their home to attend school or to go to work. . A second facility has also opened in Isogo Ward.
Location: Isogo-ku, Nishi-cho　12-1 (JR Negishi Stn)
Opening Hour:
Mondays- Saturdays;11:00-19:00
Closed on Sundays and holidays
Eligibility: 15-35 yrs old and their families
Activities: Comprehensive consultation is available (call beforehand). Focus is placed on providing support for those who are coping with or recovering from social withdrawal. Services encourage participation in social activities and gaining work experience.
Fee: Free
Inquiries: (045)761-4313(*J) Fax (045) 761-4023
info@nanpla.jp

Consult with a public health nurse regarding health concerns with your child’s asthma.
Limit: 30 people *First come, first served
Eligibility: Yokohama citizen who have child(ren) with Asthma
Date&Time:　Jan.29(Thu); 15:00-16:00
Location: 3F Conference room, Allergy Center, Minato Red Cross Hospital (Bus from Yokohama, Sakuragicho, Isogo, or Negishi Stn. Route 8,　58, or 26 to “Minato Sekijuji Byoin Iriguchi” and 3 min

walk from the bus stop)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Call between Dec 11 and Jan.22, 2009. *Child care is available for children under 7 yrs old, or not yet attending elementary school. Call for an appointment.
Application & Inquiries: Allergy Center, Minato Red Cross Hospital (045)628-6381(*J)

①Japanese Speech Contest by Japanese Language Learners
Date&Time: Dec 13 (Sat)
13:30-16:30
Location: Art Forum Azamino Lecture Room (5min walk from Azamino Stn of subway)
Limit: 194 people
Free: Free
②New Year’s Gathering
This is a new year’s gathering event for both Japanese and non-Japanese people. Let’s have fun bringing in the new year together!
Date&Time: Jan 11 (Sun)
10:30-12:00
Location: Kumin Koryu Center Conference Room 2-3 (1 min walk from Tana Stn of Denentoshi-Line)
To Apply: Please contact the Lounge to apply
Inquiries: (045) 989-5266

French Cooking
The menu is:Mashed Potatoes and Hamburger Gratin, Tuna Rillette, Salad
Date&Time: Jan 14 (Weds)
9:30-12:00
Fee: \1000
Limit: 30 people, first come, first served
What to Bring: Apron, washcloth, containers to bring home food
How to Apply: Application starts from Dec 11 (Thurs). Please come to the Lounge to apply.
Location: Konan International Lounge (Yumeooka Office Tower 13F, adjacent to Kamiooka Stn of either Keikyu or Municipal Subway)
Inquiries: (045)848-0990