Yokohama Current Events & Activities

Learn how to use Microsoft Word and Excel in a series of 9 classes. You will learn to make name cards, seasonal postcards, flyers by Word, and will make a home bookkeeping sheet, name list, and calendars by Excel. The course will also cover basic computer skills and how to use the internet.
Limit: Spots available for some participants who are able to bring in their own laptop computers, and spots are also available for those who do not have computers.
Eligibility: Non-Japanese who can read hiragana and katakana
Dates: Sep.15, 22, 29, Oct.6, 13, 20, 27, Nov.10, 17, all on Thursdays, 13:30-15:00
Fee: \4,000/course *The fee cannot be returned once it has been paid.
Briefing Date&Time: Sep.8 (Thu) 13:30-14:00 *This is a session prior to the actual course. Please bring your own computer if you would like to use it during the course itself.
To Apply: Between Aug.20 and Set.7, please call or come directly. Give your name, the ward you live in, your contact numbers, nationality, and whether or not you can bring your own computer.
Location: Konan International Lounge (Yumeooka Office Tower 13F, 3 min walk from Kamiooka Stn on Keikyu Line or Subway)
Applications&Inquiries: (045) 848-0990

Let’s learn to make Chinese food! You will learn how to make; steamed meat buns, soup with eggs and za-sai (Chinese pickles), and jellyfish & cucumber salad.
Date&Time: Sep 30 (Fri), 10:00-14:00
Location: Yumeooka Office Tower 10F Cooking Room
Fee: \1,200
Limit: 30 people *First come, first served.
To Apply: From Aug.11, please come to Konan International Lounge to apply.
What to bring: Apron, wash cloth, container to bring food home.
Inquiries: (045) 848-0990

This course, aimed at beginners, fully supports foreign residents who are starting their new life in Yokohama. In addition to learning the Japanese language, useful information on foreign consultation and international exchange events will be provided. (You can take this course up to 3 times.)
Eligibility: Foreign nationals over 16 years old who have recently arrived in Japan, and are at beginner and introductory levels
Course: Twice a week, 20 lessons/course
Date&Time: Sep.21 through Dec.5, Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:30-12:00
Fee: \10,000/course
Location: YOKE conference room (5 min walk from Minatomirai Stn on Minatomirai Line)
To Apply: Your Japanese comprehension level will need to be checked. Please make an appointment by phone or e-mail.
Applications&Inquiries: (045) 222-1209

Message: The U.S. Navy Negishi Housing will celebrate its annual Bon Odori Festival.
It is an open gate festival. A full day of activities and entertainment is planned
including the performance by the U.S. military band and/or local rock band,
both American and Japanese food/souveniar stands, Bon dance, and more!

●Date&Time: August 27 (Sat) 2011 1500-2100 (Entry is unitl 2030)
●Rain date: Following day, same time
●Venue: Negishi U.S. Navy Housing Area, Community Center Parking Lot
●Access: 1. From JR Negishi Line Negishi Station: City bus #21 (towards Sakuragi-cho)
　 off at “Asahidai”, 8min. walk
　 2. From Yokohama Station: City bus #103 (towards Negishidai) off at Negishidai, 1min. walk.
●Note:
1. No personal vehicles allowed (please use public transportation)
2. Baggage checks will be conducted
3. ID check may be required. Please bring a proper photo ID, such as Driver’s License
　with permanent address, Passport, Alien Registration Card or Resident Card with picture.
4. The entry may be limited depends on circumustances.
●Fee: Free
●Inquiries: (045) 281-4120

An extremely popular summer event is coming back this year! During this 3-day event you can enjoy listening to over 70 groups, both from overseas and from Japan, who will be performing Hawaiian music and the Hula on stage, Hawaiian food, fashion, jewelry, souvenirs, and Hawaiian plants. There will also be workshops on handmade Lei and playing the ukulele.
Date&Time: Jul.22 (Fri)-Jul.24 (Sun), 10:00-21:00 *On the last day, finishes at 18:00.
Location: Osanbashi Terminal and other places in Minatomirai area. (5 min walk from Nihon Odori Stn on Minatomirai Line)
Inquiries: (045) 664-6633 (*J)

Date&Time: Jul.13 (Wed)
13:00-13:50: Lectures by personnel office staff of companies who hired high school graduates and lectures by high school graduates who started working this spring.
13:50-16:30: Personal interviews with personnel staff of approx. 70 companies.
Location: Pacifico Yokohama Annex Hall (10 min walk from Minatomirai Stn on Minatomirai Line)
Eligibility: High school seniors and juniors, teachers, and guardians.
Fee: Free
Inquiries: (045) 211-7759 (*J)

This is a parent-child tour of the water reclamation center, sewage pipes, and the zoo. Choose a day from five dates. On each day, the tour visits different water reclamation centers in Yokohama.
Date&Time:
Aug.1 (Mon), 10:00-16:00; Tsuzuki and Hokubu Dai Ni
Aug.2 (Tue), 10:00-16:00; Nanbu and Kanazawa
Aug.3 (Wed), 10:00-16:00; Hokubu Dai Ichi and Chubu, Aug.4 (Thu), 10:00-16:00; Seibu and Sakae Dai Ni
Aug.5 (Fri); 10:00-16:00
Kanagawa and 9:00-1600 Kohoku
Fee: Free
Application & Inquiries:
From Jul.11 (Mon), telephone each water reclamation center
URL: http://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/kankyo/event/mizu/

This is a Japanese folk dancing (minyo) event for beginners. Please bring shoes for gym use and come in casual clothing.
Date&Time: Jul.21 (Thu), 14:30-16:30
Location: Minami Sports Center (5 min walk from Gumyoji Stn on the Municipal Subway.)
Fee: \500
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 671-5049 (*J)

A photography contest sponsored by Yokohama Greenery Foundation seeks photos of beautiful fresh green views of Yokohama, people around them, scenes in zoo, and various other shots taken in Yokohama. Please refer to the Yokohama Greenery Foundation website for details.
URL: http://www2.hama-midorinokyokai.or.jp/

Silver Human Resources Center presents classes for elementary school children and their parents:
①Making Soba
Date&Time: Aug.24 (Wed), 10:00-13:00
②Baking Bread
Date&Time: A Course: Aug.22 (Mon), 10:00-13:00
B Course: Aug.23 (Tue), 10:00-13:00
Limit: 16 pairs (32 people) for each class
Fee: \1,000
Location: Yokohama-shi Silver Jinzai Center (Kamiooka Office Tower 13F, Kamiooka Stn on Keikyu Line)
To Apply: RPP (E, Course, N,A,T, and Grade of the child) to: 〒233-0002 Konan-ku Kamiooka Nishi 1-6-1 Office Tower 13F Yokohama-shi Silver Jinzai Center *Entries must be received by July 29 (Fri).
Inquiries: (045) 847-1800 (*J)