Yokohama Current Events & Activities

Commemorating this 81st anniversary of Nippon Maru’s Launch, the admission fee to both Nippon Maru and Yokohama Minato Museum are free.
Date&Time: Jan.27 (Thu), 10:00-17:00 (Admission till 16:30)
Location: Yokohama Minato Museum and Nippon Maru (5 min walk from JR Sakuragi-cho Stn)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 221-0280 (*J)

This is a bus tour to the Wind Power Plant, Hamawing, and to the Tokyo Gas Negishi Plant.
Limit: 50 people *Chosen by lottery.
Date&Time: Jan.28 (Fri); 12:45-17:00
Meeting Place: Kusunoki-Hiroba (a min walk from South exit of JR Kannai stn)
Fee: \300
To Apply: RPP(E,A,N(how to read it),and T) to:〒231-0016 Naka-Ku, Masago-cho 4-43, Kinoshita Shoji Bldg 4F “ Chikyu Ondanka Taisaku Suishin Kyogikai Kengaku-kai Kakari” *Entries must be received by Jan.17.
Inquiries: (045) 681-9910 (*J)

It is like an orienteering trip. Enjoy city views as you pass through several checkpoints!
Date&Time: Mar.21 (holiday), 9:00-17:00 *Cancelled in case of inclement weather.
①10km ②15km ③25km
Reception: 9:00-10:30
Meeting Place (Goal): Bashamichi Stn
Fee: \1500 for Adult \500 for Elem. & J.H.S. students
To Apply: An application form is available at ward offices (Koho-Sodan Kakari), Sports Center, or Administrative Service Center. Check the application form for more details.
Inquiries: (045) 671-5049 (*J)

Celebrating an anniversary of Yokohama History Museum, admission is free for 2 days, and there will be special events you can enjoy!
Date& Time: Jan.29 (Sat) and 30 (Sun), 9:00-17:00
Location: Yokohama History Museum (5 min walk from Center Kita Stn on Municipal subway)
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 912-7777 (*J)

During this spring break, enjoy this parent-child tour to ANA and JAL Haneda Airport Aircraft Maintenance Workshop.
Eligibility: Elem. school children and their guardians
Limit: ANA 40 people (20 pairs) JAL 40 people (20 pairs) *Chosen by lottery.
Date& Time: Mar.29 (Tue), 10:00-11:30
Meeting Place: YCAT (Yokohama City Air Terminal)
Fee: Free
To Apply: SP(ANA or JAL,A,N,T,G) to:〒220-0011 Nishi-Ku, Takashima 2-19-12 Sky Bldg.15F Yokohama City Air Terminal Kengakukai Jimukyoku *Entries must be postmarked by Jan.31.
Inquiries: (045) 459-4861 (*J)

Yokohama City Fire Band is having its regularly scheduled performance. You can hear a suite of 5 Okinawan folk songs, in addition to other popular tunes. Port Angels 119, the women’s drill team will also be performing at this event.
Date&Time: Feb.20 (Sat), 14:00-16:00
Location: Isogo Kokaido (5 min walk from JR Isogo Stn)
Fee: Free
Limit: 600 people *Chosen by lottery.
To Apply: RPP (E,A,N,T and Number of participant *up to 2 persons) to 〒221-0844 Kanagawa-ku Sawatari 4-7 Yokohama Shimin Bosai Center Nai Yokohama-shi Shobo Ongakutai
*Entries should be received by Jan.28.
Inquiries: (045) 311-0100 (*J)

Many winter birds visit areas around Nojima Beach. Join the camp, observe the birds, and also learn about biodiversity.
Date&Time: Feb.19 (Sat) and Feb.20 (Sun); Meet at 9:00 on Sat, and finishing at 15:00 on Sun.
Fee: \3,000 (Please bring your own lunches for Sat.)
Meeting Place: You can meet at either Nojima Seishonen Kenshu Center (Nojima Koen Stn on Seaside Line) or JR Yokohama Stn.
Limit: 60 Elem. & J.H.S. students *Chosen by lottery.
To Apply: Between Jan.12 and Feb.12, telephone, fax, or e-mail and provide E,A,N,T,G, and the meeting place.
Inquiries&Applications (*J): Tel: (045) 782-9169 (*J) Fax: (045) 701-9599 E-mail: tanken-kun@smile.ocn.ne.jp

① Make a Walking Robot
Using the idea of a balancing toy, make a toy robot which walks down the slope on its own.
Date&Time: Feb.19 (Sat), 9:40-12:30
Fee: \600
Limit: 24 people (4th grade in Elem. school up to J.H.S. students) *Chosen by lottery.
To Apply: RPP(E,A,N,T,G) to 〒235-0045 Isogo-ku Yokodai 5-2-1 Hamagin Kodomo Uchu Kagakukan. *Entries must be received by Feb.5.
② Make a Pet Bottle Tornado
Experiment in making your own tornado using a pet bottle and water.
Date&Time: Jan.23 (Sun), 10:00/11:00/13:00/14:00/15:00
Fee: \200 (in addition to the admission fee of \200 for Elem. & J.H.S. children and \400 for adults)
Limit: 20 people each time *Numbered tickets will be sold from 9:30 on Jan.23.
To Apply: Please come directly to the location.
Location (for 1&2): Hamagin Kodomo Uchu Kagakukan (3 min walk from JR Yokodai Stn)
Inquiries: (045) 832-1166 (*J)

Between 1920’s and 30’s, downtown Yokohama was reestablishing the city because of the Great Kanto Earthquake in 1923. Department stores, movies theaters, and cafes were constructed. An exhibition staff member will talk about where and how all the entertainment spots and commercial facilities developed.
Date&Time: Jan.21 (Fri), 18:30-19:15 *This exhibition is on until Jan.30 (Sun).
Fee: \300 for adults, \150 for Elem. & J.H.S. children
Location: Yokohama Toshi Hatten Kinenkan (Museum of Yokohama Urban History) (No.3 exit of Nihon Odori Stn on Minatomirai Line)
To Apply: Please come directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 663-2424 (*J)

This is a one-day class on asthma for adults. It will be carried out in Japanese.
Date&Time: Feb.25 (Fri), 15:00-16:00
Fee: Free
Location: Yokohama Shiritsu Minato Sekijuji Byoin (Red Cross Hospital) 3F Conference Room (Take a bus from JR Sakuragicho Stn and get off at Minato Sekijuji Byoin Iriguchi)
Limit: 30 people *First come, first served.
To Apply: Please telephone or send a fax and provide E,A,N,T between Jan.17 and Feb.24.
Inquiries&Applications (*J): Tel: (045) 628-6381 Fax: (045) 628-6101