Yokohama Current Events & Activities

During this event there will be approx. 100 pots of Bonsai of miniature pine, plum, maple, and other trees.
Date&Time: Jan.8 (Sun) to Jan.22 (Sun), 9:00-16:30
Location: Sankein (Take a bus from Negishi Stn on JR Negishi Line)
Fee: \500 (Admission to Sankeien)
Inquires: (045) 621-0635 (*J)

Enjoy the music by the Yokohama City Fire Brigade Band, and also a performance by The Port Angels, the stage drilling team.
Date&Time: Feb.19 (Sun), 14:00-16:00
Location: Tsuzuki Kokaido (6 min walk from Center Minami Stn on Municipal Subway)
Fee: Free
Limit: 600 people *Chosen by lottery.
To Apply: RPP(E,A,N,T, and the number of people) (*You can apply for up to two people.)
and send it to: 〒221-0844 Kanagawa-ku Sawatari 4-7 Yokohama Shimin Bosai Center Yokohama-shi Shobo Ongakutai. *Entries must be received by Jan.26.
Inquiries: (045) 311-0100 (*J)

As one of the main events during the Port Opening Festival on Jun.2 (Sat), the event team is planning a concert by the choir group composed of Yokohama citizens. It is called “Dream of Harmony”, and the plan is to make a choir of 1,000 citizens, wishing that the harmony could be heard by people in the earthquake affected areas.
Eligibility: Yokohama citizens, from elementary school age children to adults, male and female.
Fee: Free
Practice Session Dates: Every Saturday in April, and Apr.22 (Sun), May13, 20, 26, and 31.
To Apply: RPP (E,A,N,G, Male/Female, and choose the part you wish to be in: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass, or child voice) (*Please make sure to write your name and address on the return postcard.) and send it to〒231-0012 Naka-ku Aioi-cho 1-18 Konan Bldg.2F B-Go Yokohama Kaiko-Sai Jikko Iinkai Harmony Jigyoubu Kakari
*Screening *Entries must be received by Feb.20.
Inquiries: (045) 212-5511 (*J)

In this workshop, you will hear a lecture by students from Yokohama Science Frontier High School. They will be using real fossils in their lecture. You will also make fossil replicas such as ammonite and others. The lecture is geared towards elementary and middle school children.
Date&Time: Jan.29 (Sun), 10:00-12:00
Fee: Free
Limit: 40 people *Chosen by lottery.
Eligibility: Children from 5th grade in elementary school through middle school (Guardians may accompany.)
Location: Yokohama Science Frontier High School (2 min walk from Tsurumi Ono Stn on JR Tsurumi Line)
To Apply: E-mail, fax, or send SP(E,A,N,T,G) to apply. SP should be sent to: 〒231-8454 Naka-ku Sumiyoshi-cho 4-42-1 Kannai Hall B1F Koeki Zaidan Hojin Yokohama Youth *Entries must be received by Jan.22.
E-Mail: yy120129@yokohama-youth.jp
Fax: (045) 662-7645
Inquiries: (045) 662-4170 (*J)

This is a performance by two award winning choreographers from Japan and Korea. Come and experience a contemporary dance performance which is a product of idea exchange and inspiring and being inspired by dancing techniques from artists of two different cultural backgrounds.
Date&Time: Jan.28 (Sat) and Jan.29 (Sun); 15:00- *House opens at 14:30.
Location: Yokohama Aka Renga Soko (Red Brick Warehouse) 1 go-kan 3F Hall
Fee: Advance tickets: \1,500 (Admission on the day is \2000.); Advance tickets for students: \1,000 (Admission on the day is \1,200.)
Inquiries: (045) 211-1515
http://www.yokohama-dance-collection-r.jp/jp/other_program.php

It is like an orienteering trip. Enjoy city views as you pass through several checkpoints!
Date&Time: Mar.18 (Sun), 8:00-17:00 *Cancelled in case of inclement weather.
①10km ②20km ③30km
Meeting Place (Goal): Bashamichi Stn
Fee: \1,500 Adult \500 Elem. & J.H.S. students
Limit: 4,000 people *First come, first served.
To Apply: An application form is available at ward offices (Koho-Sodan Kakari), Sports Center, or Administrative Service Center from Jan.10. Check the application form for more details.
Application Period: Jan.11-Mar.5
Inquiries: (045) 671-5049 (*J)

In Japan, you have Hina dolls displayed wishing for your daughter’s good health for girl’s day on Mar.3. Let’s celebrate “Hina Matsuri” with games we used to play when we were young.
Date&Time: Feb.14 (Tue), 14:00-16:00
Fee: \300 (please pay on the day of the event)
Limit: 15 foreign nationals and 10 Japanese national
Location: Konan International Lounge (Yumeooka Office Tower, 13F, 2 min walk from Kamiooka Stn)
To Apply: Call, fax or please go directly to the lounge. Application starts on Wed., Jan.11.
Inquiries: (045) 848-0990 Fax (045) 848-3669

This event is for parents and children! Join the nature adventure games that will be held in the woods of Jido Yuenchi (playground for children) in Hodogaya-ku. Enjoy the time together through games and being surrounded by nature!
Date&Time: Feb.12 (Sun), 13:00-15:00
Fee: Free
Meeting Place: Kankyo Katsudo Shien Center Honkan (in front of the main building) (Take a bus from JR Hodogaya Stn)
Limit: 15 pairs of parents and children *First come first served.
Eligibility: From 5 yrs old up to 3rd grade in elementary school.
To Apply: From Jan.11, please telephone or fax and tell (E,A,N,T, G, and fax number)
Application and Inquiries: Tel. (045) 671-2624 (*J) Fax (045) 224-6627

Come and enjoy listening to choral groups in Yokohama sing!
Date&Time: Feb.10 (Fri), 12:00- (small hall)
Feb.11 (Sat), 10:15-(small hall)
Feb.12 (Sun), 10:15- (main hall)
Limit: Small hall: 440 people Main hall: 2020 people
Location: Yokohama Minatomirai Hall (3 min from Minatomirai Stn on Minatomirai line)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Go directly to the place. *First come, first served.
Inquiries: (045) 682-2020 (*J)

[Volunteer Staff wanted]
Kohoku International Lounge seeks volunteers to work at the reception desk for 2012 as follows:
①Volunteer Reception Staff: 5-6 people
②Native Chinese and Korean volunteer staff: 1 for each language
(Rewards are available)
How to Apply: Mail or deliver a completed application form (electronic copy available at Kohoku International Lounge website; hardcopies available at the Lounge and at all Ward Offices and Community Centers) to the lounge by January 15 (Sun).
Screening Procedure:
①Volunteer Reception Staff: Written test: Jan.22 (Sun) and interview: Feb.5 (Sun)
②Native Chinese and Korean volunteer staff: Interview: Feb.5 (Sun)(No written test)
[Kagami-biraki]
Let’s get together and enjoy “Kagami-mochi”, a special rice cake for the New Year.
Date&Time: Jan.29 (Sun), 10:30-12:00
Location: Kohoku International Lounge
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the place.
Inquiries: (045) 430-5670
http://homepage2.nifty.com/kohokulounge/