Yokohama Current Events & Activities

1. Primrose Exhibition
Different kinds of primrose have been grown since the Edo Period. 150 pots of primroses will be on display. There will also be a sale.
Date&Time: Apr.14 (Thu)-Apr.20 (Thu), 9:00-16:30
2. Traditional Architecture
During the season of fresh green leaves, two of the buildings having traditional Japanese architecture will be open to the public. One of them is an important cultural property.
Date&Time: Apr.29 (Holiday)-May5 (Holiday), 9:00-16:30
Location: Sankeien (Take a bus from JR Negishi Stn)
Fee: \500 for admission to Sankeien
Inquiries: (045) 621-0635 (*J)

Come and enjoy time together while each of you make your own pottery. Choose one class from 8 different times.
Date&Time: May 1 (Sun), May 3 (Holiday), May 4 (Holiday), May 5 (Holiday); Morning class is from 10:00-12:30. Afternoon class is from 13:30-16:00.
Fee: \2,000 for an adult, \1,500 for a child
Eligibility: Elementary and junior high school children, and their parents
Limit: 10 pairs per class *Chosen by lottery.
Location: Yokohama Togei Center (Yokohama Ceramics Center) (Take No.7 bus from JR Negishi Stn, and get off at Makado Shogakko Mae)
To Apply: Between Apr.11 and Apr.15, telephone, fax, or come to the Togei Center to apply. At that time, please tell (E,N,A,T,Grade, and the date of your request-up to 2nd choice).
Inquiries and Applications (*J): Tel. (045) 623-8904 Fax (045) 625-9087

Tennis Tournament Practice Session is for people who are beginners and would like to experience tennis matches in the near future. Through playing the tennis match simulations, you will learn the basic rules, manners, and strategies. Coaches will be there to give you advice and answer questions. Feel free to participate!
Date&Time: Jun.30 (Thu), 11:00-15:00
Location: Imagawa Koen Tennis Court (15 min walk from Futamatagawa Stn on Sotetsu Line)
Eligibility: Beginners at tennis, and those who do not have experience in tennis matches
Fee: \4,000
Limit: 8 pairs (16 people)
To Apply: Between May1 and Jun.30, telephone or go to the park office to apply (E,A,N,T).
The phone number of the park is: (045) 366-9290 (*J).
Inquiries: (045) 309-2226 (*J)

*Holidays for April: Apr.11 (Mon) and Apr.18 (Mon)
①Children’s Study Meet-up
Let’s study together with teachers and volunteers!
Eligibility: Children of foreign nationality
Date&Time: Apr.9, 16, 23 (Saturdays), 10:00-12:00
Fee: Free
②International Mothers’ Gathering
Date&Time: Apr.12 and Apr.19 (Tuesdays), 10:30-11:30
Fee: Free
③Hello Gathering
Enjoy having a chat with people from various countries over a cup of tea.
Date&Time: Apr.16 (Sat), 15:00-16:30
Fee: Free
Location: Iwama Shimin Plaza (2 min walk from Tenno-cho Stn on Sotetsu Line)
Inquiries: (045) 337-0012

A great opportunity to meet people over a cup of coffee. People from different countries are welcome!
Date&Time: May 1 (Sun), 10:30-12:00
Fee: Free
Location: Aoba International Lounge Aoba-ku Kumin Koryu Center (1 min walk from Tana Stn on Tokyu Den-en Toshi Line)
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 989-5266

In this 9-day course, you will learn:
・Basic computer operations
・Word (making name cards, postcards and flyers)
・Excel (making household accounts book and name list)
・Introduction to the internet
Please bring your own computers if you wish to practice with your own computer.
Date&Time of the Orientation Session: May 12, 13:30-14:00
Date&Time: May 19, 26, Jun.2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Jul.7, 14; 13:30-15:00.
Fee: \4,000 for the entire course (9 lessons)
Eligibility: Foreign nationals who can read Hiragana and Katakana.
To Apply: Please either come to the Lounge or telephone to apply. Please tell your name, ward of residence, contact numbers, country of origin, and notify whether you plan to bring your own computer or not.
Application Period: Apr.20-May 11
Location: Konan International Lounge (Yumeooka Office Tower 13F, Kamiooka Stn on Keikyu Line or Municipal Subway
Inquiries: (045) 848-0990
http://www.mmjp.or.jp/konan-international-lounge/panflet/PC_Foreign_2011.pdf

1. Beginners’ Pilates Course
Date&Time: Every Thursday, 9:15-10:15, 10 classes in total, from Apr. 14.
Fee: \5,000
Eligibility: People over 16 yrs old
Limit: 50 people *Chosen by lottery.
2. Yoga Course
Date&Time: Every Thursday, 11:45-12:45, 10 classes in total, from Apr.14.
Fee: \5,000
Eligibility: People over 16 yrs old
Limit: 50 people *Chosen by lottery.
3. Fitness Course for the Elderly
Date&Time: Every Thursday, 10:30-11:30, 10 classes in total, from Apr.14
Fee: \3,500
Eligibility: People over 60 yrs old
Limit: 50 people *Chosen by lottery.
4. Intermediate Badminton Course
Date&Time: Every Monday, 9:00-10:50, 10 classes in total, from Apr.4
Fee: \9,000
Eligibility: People over 16 yrs old
Limit: 55 people *Chosen by lottery.
Location: Hiranuma Kinen Taiikukan (From Yokohama Stn, west exit, take a bus.)
To Apply: From Mar.1, send RPP (E,A,N,T G,Course, and if you live outside Yokohama, please also write where you work or the school you go to.) to 〒221-0855 Kanagawa-ku Mitsuzawa Nishimachi 3-1, Yokohama-shi Hiranuma Kinen Taiikukan　*Entries must be received by Mar.23. You can also apply thru the website: http://www.yspc.or.jp/hiratai_ysa/
Inquiries: (045) 311-6186 (*J)

1. Pilates Course (14 classes in total)
Choose one, Monday, Wednesday, or Friday course.
Date&Time:
Mondays & Fridays 10:00-11:00, Wednesdays 18:30-19:30, between Apr.1 thru Jul.15
Fee: \14,000
2. Yoga Course (14 classes in total, 12 classes for the Wednesday course)
Choose one, Monday, Wednesday, or Friday course.
Date&Time:
Mondays & Friday 11:15-12:15, between Apr.1 thru Jul.15
Wednesdays 19:45-20:45, between Apr.6 thru Jun.29
Fee: \14,000 for Mon. or Fri. Course, \12,000 for Wed. Course
Location: Minatomirai Sports Park (7 min walk from Shin Takashimacho Stn on the Minatomirai Line)
Eligibility: People over 16 yrs old
Limit: 30 people for each course *Chosen by lottery.
To Apply: RPP (E,A,N,T,G, Course) to: 〒220-0012 Nishi-ku Minatomirai 6-2-1, Yokohama Minatomirai Sports Park *Entries must be received by Mar.22. You can also apply via e-mail: mmsp@yspc.or.jp
Inquiries: (045) 222-8189 (*J)

This is a parent-child soccer school for small children from 1 and a half yrs old to 4 yrs old. There are ten classes in total. Choose one of two courses at different times on Wednesday or one course on Tuesday.
Date&Time: Apr.12-Jun.22, every Tuesday or Wednesday, a total of 10 classes (except for May 3 and 4)
①Wednesday 10:10-11:00
②Wednesday 11:10-12:00
③Tuesday 11:10-12:00
Fee: \18,000 for one pair
Limit: 16 pairs per course
To Apply: RPP (E,A,N,T,G, Male or Female, and Course) to: 〒220-0012 Nishi-ku Minatomirai 6-2-1, Yokohama Minatomirai Sports Park.
You can also apply from via e-mail: mmsp@yspc.or.jp. *Entries must be received by Mar.17 (Thu).
Inquiries: (045) 222-8189 (*J)

This is an invitation to the exciting tournament of top table tennis players from all over Asia. 25 pairs, 50 people chosen by lottery will be invited to either day of the two-day event.
Date&Time: Mar.26 (Sat) and 27 (Sun), 9:30-
Location: Kanagawa-ken Yokohama Bunka Taiikukan (5 min walk from Kannai Stn on the JR Negishi Line)
To Apply: RPP (E,A,N,T,G, and specify 26th or 27th) to: 〒231-0017 Naka-ku Minato-cho 1-1 Shimin-kyoku Sports Koshin-ka *Entries must be received by Mar.16 (Wed).
Inquiries: (045) 671-3589 (*J)