Key
RPP ( ): Send a Reply-Paid Postcard (purchased for \100 at post offices) with the information listed in parenthesis on the sending half, and your name and address on the return half.
SP ( ): Send a Standard Postcard (purchased for \50 at post offices) with the information listed in parenthesis.
E: Event name; A: Your Address; N: Your Name; T: Tel; G: Age; X: Sex
(*J): In Japanese only

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Events at Kanazawa Zoo

①Black Rhinoceros Calf Campaign
As a campaign to support a hand-raised black rhinoceros calf, admission will be free to those who use the coupon available from the zoo website. One coupon allows up to five people to enter the zoo free. You may not use it for groups over 20 people. There will also be a panel exhibition and a record of the hand-raising of the calf.
Date&Time: Nov.12 (Sat) to Nov.30 (Wed), 9:30-16:30
②Autumn Exhibition
Let’s walk around the zoo and look for the changing color of the leaves and pick up acorns.
Date&Time: Oct.4 (Tue) to Dec.11 (Sun), 9:30-16:30
Location: Kanazawa Zoo (take a bus from Keikyu Kanazawa Bunko Stn)
Inquiries: (045) 783-9101 (*J)
URL: http://www2.kanazawa-zoo.org/

Port City Yokohama: Navigator of Modern Japan

As the top trading port in Japan, Yokohama led Japan in its journey to open up the country to western culture and to modernization. The exhibition shows this role of Yokohama through records which the museum has collected over the last 30 years.
Date&Time: Oct.26 (Wed) to Jan.29 (Sun), 9:30-16:30 (Please check the holidays on the website.)
Fee: \200 for adults, \100 for elementary and junior high school students
Location: Yokohama Archives of History (2 min walk from Nihon Odori Stn on Minatomirai Line)
Inquiries: (045) 201-2100

Yokohama Illumination Walk

This 6 km- night walking tour takes you through historical Yokohama specially lit for the season.
Date&Time: Dec.17 (Sat), 15:45-19:00 *Cancelled in case of inclement weather.
Limit: 200 people *First come, first served.
Fee:\500 adult \300 Elem. & Jr. high school student
Meeting Place: Yokohama Park in front of Yokohama Stadium (A walk from Kannai Stn)
To Apply: Apply by telephone or by Fax (E,A,N,T) between Nov.14-Dec.9.
Application and Inquiries: (045) 671-5049 (*J) Fax (045) 671-5041

Walking Tours

It is a beautiful season to go for a walk. Enjoy!
①Late Autumn Kanazawa walking tour
Nov.20 (Sun), 9:30~12:00
The Course: Keikyu Kanazawa Bunko Stn (Meeting place)→Noken-do Ato→Kanazawa Shizen Koen
②Go through little streams and enjoy the beauty of autumn trees and flower tour
Nov.26 (Sat), 9:30~12:30
The Course: East exit, JR Ooguchi Stn (Meeting place)→Iriegawa-Seseragi-Ryokudo→Baba-Kaboku-en→Kikuna-cho-Koen
③Early Winter Kamoi walking tour
Dec.4 (Sat), 9:30~12:00
The Course: JR Kamoi Stn (Meeting place)→Kamoihara-Shimin-no-mori→Sugeta-chiku-Center
Limit: ①②③50 people
Eligibility: People who live, work, or go to school in Yokohama. (Pre-school children must be accompanied by guardians.)
Fee: \500 Adult \300 Elem. & Jr. high school student
To Apply: Call, fax, or e-mail: ks-jurinchi@city.yokohama.jp (E,A,N (how to read),T)
Application Period: ①between Nov. 11-18 ②Nov. 11-22 ③Nov. 11-30
Inquiries: Tel. (045) 671-2617 (*J) Fax (045) 224-6627

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

Yokohama, Annual Christmas Bazaar at Saint Maur International School.
Come and enjoy home made cakes, games for children, vendors selling various goods.
Free Admission, Rain or Shine!
Date&Time: Nov.13 (Sun), 10:00-16:00
Location: Saint Maur International School
Directions available at: http://www.stmaur.ac.jp/content/communities/communityevents.html
Inquiries: (045) 641-5751

Special Exhibition at Yokohama History Museum

“Hodogaya Juku” is the 4th station on the Tokaido Road. Over 150 pictures, ukiyoe, and documents are displayed, showing the history of the “Hodogaya Juku” since it was first opened in 1601.
Date&Time: -Nov.23 (holiday), 9:00-17:00
Location: Yokohama History Museum (5 min walk from Center kita on Municipal Subway)
Fee: \300 adult \200 high school and university student \100 elementary and Jr.high school student (regular exhibition is extra.)
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 912-7777 (*J) Fax (045) 912-7781
http://www.rekihaku.city.yokohama.jp/

Tai Chi Course for Beginners (Yo Mei Ji Style)

Tai Chi is a great way to keep you fit and to make friends!
Limit: 50 people *Chosen by lottery.
Eligibility: Novices-who live, work or go to school in Yokohama
Date&Time: Every Thursday between Jan.12 and Mar.15; 10:30-11:45 (10 classes)
Location: Yoshinocho Shimin Plaza (3 min walk from Yoshinocho Stn on the Municipal Subway)
Fee: \4,000 (for 10 classes)
To Apply: RPP(E,A,N (how to read it), and T) to: 〒231-0015 Naka-ku Onoe-cho 6-81 Nissei Yokohama Onoecho Bldg.2F, The Recreation Association of Yokohama *Entries should be received by Dec.9.
Inquiries: (045) 671-5049 (*J) Fax (045) 671-5041

Announcements from Konan International Lounge

①Let’s Get Together! Multicultural Families
A great opportunity for mothers of different countries to get together and exchange information. Come along with your babies!
Date&Time: Second Monday of the month (except Oct. and Jan)
Upcoming schedule: Nov.14, Dec.12 (Christmas gathering), Feb.13, Mar.12; 10:30-12:00
Fee: \100 (\200 for Dec.12)
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
②Let’s make Chigirie
Chigirie is a collage of scraps of colored paper. Like to make something very Christmassy or for next year’s zodiac, the dragon?
Date&Time: Dec.2 (Fri), 13:00-15:00
Limit: 30 people *First come, first served.
Fee: \700 (materials) Please pay on the day of the event.
What to bring: tweezers, pencil, and a cloth to wipe brush
To Apply: From Nov.11 (Fri), call or at the lounge.
Location: Konan International Lounge (Yumeooka Office Tower 13F, 3 min walk from Kamiooka Stn on the Keikyu or Yokohama Municipal Subway)
Inquiries: (045) 848-0990
Fax (045) 848-3669

At Kohoku International Lounge

①Christmas and New Year in the Philippines
September to January is the Christmas season in the Philippines. Let’s learn about their culture over tea and sweets!
Date& Time: Dec.5 (Mon), 13:00-14:30
Limit: 15 people *First come, first served.
Fee: \200
To Apply: Please call the lounge between Nov.16-26.
②Let’s make eco-candles
Using a milk or yogurt carton to make candles using vegetable oil.
Date&Time: Nov.27 (Sun), 13:30-15:30
Limit: 15 people *First come, first served.
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please call the lounge between Nov.15-20.
Location: Kohoku International Lounge (8 min walk from Kikuna Stn on the Tokyu Toyoko Line)
Inquiries: (045) 430-5670

Events At Aoba International Lounge

①Morning coffee
A great opportunity to meet people over a cup of coffee.
Date&Time: Dec.4 (Sun), 10:30-12:00
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Location: Aoba International Lounge (1 min walk from Tana Stn on the Tokyu Den-en toshi Line)
②Japanese Speech Contest
Japanese language students at Aoba Lounge will give speeches in Japanese!
Date&Time: Nov.13 (Sun), 13:30-16:00
Fee: Free
Location: Tama Plaza Terrace (2F of Gate Plaza side)
To Apply: Please come directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 989-5266
e-mail：aobaloungeintl89h1@t07.itscom.net
http://aoba-lounge.sakura.ne.jp/index.html

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