Yokohama Current Events & Activities

Lottery registration will be accepted for waiting list of family units. Income restrictions apply. Financial aid available for those eligible.
To Apply: Fill out an application form available at Information Services Section (Koho-sodan kakari) of your local Ward Office, Office of Public Information Access (1F of City Hall) or Administrative Service Center.
* Application form with Envelope with return address on available between Sept 16 and Sept 30
Application Period: Sept 22(Mon)-Sept 30 (Tue)*Entries must be postmarked by Sept 30
Inquiries: (045)451-7766(*J)
Yokohama City Housing Supply Corporation (Jyutaku-Kyokyu Kosha)

If you are thinking about placing your child(ren) in a Licensed Nursery School starting in April, the application form is available from November 4 (Mon) (at Administrative Service Centers, from November 1 (Sat)). Location: Nursery Operations Division at every Ward office (Hoiku Unei-ka): Weekdays, Administrative Service Centers: every day except holidays.
Please apply through the Ward Office which has jurisdiction over the nursery school where you would like to place your child(ren).
*Application is available only in Japanese. If you need help filling out the application form, YOKE Information Corner staff will help you. YOKE staff can arrange for an interpreter if you submit an application. Call YOKE (045) 222-1209 by at least one week before the date you would like to visit your local Ward Office.
*Licensed nursery schools are applied for through the various Ward Offices; however, other nursery schools must be applied for directly.

Hodogaya Library will close for Quakeproofing from Oct 1 to Mid-April next year (planned). The temporary window will open from Oct 6 for reserved-book pick up etc.
Inquiries: (045)262-7334(*J)

Yokohama City has issued draft landscape plan regarding Loop Road etc. The Road and Highway Bureau seeks comments and opinions on this draft plan.
Date&Time: Sept 29 (Mon)- Oct　1(Wed), 19:00-21:00
Location: Aoba, Tsuzuki, and Midori Kokai-do(Public Hall)
To Apply: Go directly to the location
Inquiries: (045)671-2735(*J)

Eligibility:①65yrs and older who is resident of Yokohama.
②60yrs and older who has　functional disorder in heart, kidney, or respiratory organs / in immune system effected by virus that is equivalent to first degree disability.
Date: Available between Oct 1(Wed) and Dec 31(Wed)
Location: One of Cooperate hospitals. *Only once/person *Bring your health insurance card
Fee: \2,000 *Those who are ①or② and on welfare /no municipal tax household are free.
Inquiries: (045)671-4182(*J)

The third Monday of Sept is Respect-for-Senior-Citizens Day. Facilities in Yokohama are offering complimentary entrance and other services for the elderly.
Dates and Locations:
Sept 13 (Sat)-Sept 15 (Holiday): Free entrance for Skygarden, Landmark Tower
Sept 13 (Sat)-Sept 21 (Sun):
Free entrance for Kanazawa Zoo and Zoorasia
Sept 15 (Holiday)-Sept 21 (Sun):
Discount entry for Fureyu, Yokohama Recreation and Study Facility for the Elderly (Fureyu has facilities such as the indoor swimming pool and a big bath.)
Inquiries: Yokohama Recreation and Study Facility for the Elderly, Fureyu (045) 671-2406 (*J)

A beginner’s class aimed at fully supporting foreign residents who are looking to start their new life in Yokohama. You may take the course up to 3 times (60 lessons). *Group lessons, twice a week, 20 lessons/course.
Date&Time:Sep10/17/22/24/29 Oct1/6/8/15/20/22/27/29 Nov5/10/12/17/19/26 Dec1 (Occasional date Dec3)10:30-12:00
*Every Mon. &Wed. except holidays.
Location: YOKE conference room (5min walk from Minatomirai Stn of Minatomirai Line)
Fee: ￥10,000/course
To Apply: Your Japanese comprehension level will need to be checked. Please make an appointment by phone or email.
Application and Inquiries: YOKE Info. Corner (045)222-1209 Email:nihongo@yoke.or.jp

These locations provide various support services to facilitate an enjoyable and anxiety-free life for non-Japanese residents of Yokohama. If you ever have problems or questions concerning everyday living, please feel free to consult with your local international exchange lounge/corner.

●YOKE Information Corner
Location:5min walk from Minatomirai Stn of Minatomirai Line
Inquiries: Tel: 045-222-1209 Fax:045-221-2210
http://www.yoke.or.jp/indexe.html
① Monday through Friday
10:00-11:30,12:30-16:30
English, Spanish, and Chinese
② Second Saturday of the month
10:00-12:30 Spanish and Chinese
③ 4th Saturday of the month
10:00-12:30 Spanish and English
○4 4th Thursday of the month
12:30-16:30
Portuguese and Tagalog
*Closed on Sundays and holidays.

Consultation on Education for Foreign Residents
Regarding Education Matters, consultation in person or over the phone is available.
Date&Time: 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, 10:00-13:00*Registration until 12:30
*Interpretive services are available as:
2nd Saturday: Spanish and Chinese
4th Saturday: Spanish and English
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.

●Kohoku International Lounge
Location:8 min walk from Kikuna Sta. West Exit (JR, Toyoko Line)
Inquiries: Tel: 045-430-5670
Fax:045-430-5671
http://homepage2.nifty.com/kohokulounge/e/index.html

Housing Consultation
For foreign Residents
If you need help with housing, please feel free to call or visit.
A counselor who is specialized in housing provides consultation for locating apartments for foreign residents free of charge.
Date: 3rd Saturday of every month (except for Apr. Aug. and Dec.)
Hours: 12:00 - 16:00
Fee: free
*No appointment necessary
*If you need an interpreter,
please contact us in advance.

●Konan International Lounge
Location: Yume-Oka Office Tower 13F, 3 min walk from Kami-Oka stn of either Municipal Subway or the Keikyu Line
Inquiries: Tel: (045) 848-0990
Fax: 045 (848)3669
http://www.mmjp.or.jp/konan-international-lounge/

Let’s Get Together! Multicultural Families
An excellent opportunity for mothers and babies of international marriages, foreign nationals, and returnees to get together!
Date&Time: 2nd Monday of every month (9/8 10/13, 11/10, 12/8, 2/9, 3/9), 10:30-12:00
To apply: Please go directly to the Lounge. If you are a Japanese
wishing to participate, please call in advance.
Fee: 100 yen

HAPPA-Learning the Japanese Language, for those whose native tongue is not Japanese
The classes are aimed for elementary and junior high students whose native tongue is not Japanese. You will learn the Japanese language and other school subjects. Bring your pencils, books, and notebooks!
Date&Time: 1st, 3rd, and 4th Saturday every month, 13:00-15:00
Location: Study Room
Membership Fee: 500 yen

●Hodogaya Intenational Exchange Center
Location: 3 min walk from Sotetsu Tenno Cho Stn
Inquiries:Tel: (045) 337-0012
Fax:045-337-0013　 http://www.hodogaya-kokusai.com/english/english_eng.htm

Education Counseling Day
Feel free to come to the Center if you have any questions about childcare and education such as school entrance exams, and any
other worries.
Date&Time: First Sunday of the month, 10:00-14:00
Fee: Free

Hello Gathering
Enjoy having a chat with people from various countries over a cup of tea.
Date&Time: Every third Saturday of the month, 15:00-16:30
Fee: Free

Foreign Mothers’ Gathering
A great opportunity for mothers from different countries to get together and exchange information
Date&Time: Twice a month, on Tuesdays, 10:30-12:00
(Except for August)
Fee: Free

Children’s Study Gathering
A gathering espesially for children who are not native speakers of Japanese. Teachers and volunteers will help you with your school assignmens as well as your Japanese, in addition to any other questions you may have.　
Date&Time: Every Saturday (No class on the fifth Saturday of the month) 10:00-12:00
Fee: Free

●AOBA International Lounge
Location: 1 min walk from Tana Stn of Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line
Inquiries: Tel: (045) 989-5266
Fax: 045-982-0701
http://home.h00.itscom.net/aobalnge

Learning Support Classes for Elementary Schoolers
These classes are aimed at elementary school children whose parents or caretakers are not Japanese, and who have difficulty with the Japanese language.
Date&Time: Every Wednesday, 16:00-17:30 (Except for August)　
Fee: Free

Morning Coffee
A great opportunity to meet people from different countries and talk over a cup of coffee. Light refreshments are served
Date&Time: First Sunday of every month except January, 10:30-12:00
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the Lounge.

●Kanazawa International Louge
Location: A 10 min. walk from Kanazawa-hakkei Sta. (Keihin Kyuko Line, Seaside Line) Yokohama City University, Kanazawa-Hakkei Campus, 2F of Sea Gull Center
Inquiries: Tel: 045-786-0531 Fax: 045-786-0532
http://www.kanazawalounge.org/indexe.html

Guidance will provide all necessary details concerning matriculation at Kanagawa Prefecture high schools in Kanagawa; (e.g. specialized high school curricula, the high school entrance examination system, scholarships,set limit, etc.). Interpretative services are available.
Dates, Times, and Locations:
1.Sept 23 (Holiday),
Promity Atsugi, 13:00-16:00
2.Sept 28 (Sun), Icho Shogakko Community House, 13:00-16:00
3.Oct 5 (Sun) Kanagawa Kenmin Center 2F, 13:00-16:00
4.Oct 12 (Sun) Hiratsuka Shimin Katsudo Center, 13:00-16:00
5.Oct 13 (Holiday) Sagamihara Kokusai Koryu Lounge, 13:00-16:00
Eligibility: 1st through 3rd year junior high school students, graduates, families, teachers, and supporters
Fee: Free
How to Apply: Please go directly to the locations. (Reservation required a week before for Interpretative services on Vietnamese, Cambodian, Lao, Korean, Thai)
Inquiries: (050) 1512-0783

This class is, beginners aimed at fully supporting foreign residents who are looking to start their new life in Yokohama. You may take the course up to 3 times (60 lessons).
*Group lessons, twice a week, 20 lessons/course.

Date&Time:Sep10/17/22/24/29 Oct1/6/8/15/20/22/27/29 Nov5/10/12/17/19/26 Dec1 (Occasional date Dec3)10:30-12:00 *Every Mon. &Wed. except holidays.

Location: YOKE conference room (5min walk from Minatomirai Stn of Minatomirai Line)

Fee: ￥10,000/course

To Apply: Your Japanese comprehension level will need to be checked. Please make an appointment by phone or email.

Application and Inquiries: YOKE Info. Corner (045)222-1209 Email:nihongo@yoke.or.jp