Yokohama Current Events & Activities

The center will be closed on Sep.12 (Mon).
①Children’s study Meet-up
Let’s study together with teachers and volunteers.
Eligibility: Elementary and Jr. high school children of foreign nationalities.
Date&Time: Sep.10, 17, and 24 (Sat); 10:00-12:00
Fee: Free
②International Mothers’ Gathering
Date&Time: Sep.13 and 27 (Tue); 10:30-11:30
Fee: Free
③Hello Gathering
Date&Time: Sep.17 (Sat), 15:00-16:30
Fee: Free
④Japanese culture introducing seminar “craft-making”
Date&Time: Oct.1 (Sat), 15:00-16:30
Fee: \500 *Free for foreign nationals.
To Apply: Book by calling the center or by email. The application starts at 10:00am on Sep.1 (Thu). *First come, first served.
Location: ①-④ Hodogaya International Exchange Center, Iwama Shimin Plaza (2 min walk from Tenno-cho Stn on Sotetsu Line)
Inquiries: (045) 337-0012 Fax (045) 337- 0013
http://www.hodogaya-kokusai.com
E-mail: toiawase@hodogaya-kokusai.com

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: Sep.12, Nov.14, Dec.12, Feb.13, Mar.12; 10:30-12:00
Fee: \100
Location: Konan International Lounge (Yumeooka Office Tower 13F, 3 min walk from Kamiooka Stn on Keikyu or Yokohama Municipal Subway)
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 848-0990

International Lounge’s annual event! “Bonds” as a catchword, get together with foreigners and others in the community!
Date&Time: Oct.9 (Sun); 10:00-15:30
Location: Kohoku International Lounge (8 min walk from either JR or Toyoko Line, Kikuna Stn)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location
Inquiries: (045) 430-5670 Fax (045) 430-5671 Email: kohokulounge@nifty.com
http://homepage2.nifty.com/kohokulounge/

Free consultation, in person or by phone, for guardians of non-Japanese students. Any inquiries regarding the Japanese school system, education, preparation for entrance exams, and school life in general, may be discussed. *Consultation is confidential.
Date&Time: 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month: 10:00-13:00 (Reception till 12:30)
Language available: 2nd Saturday: Spanish and Chinese
4th Saturday: Spanish and English
Location: YOKE (7 min walk from Minatomirai Stn on Minatomirai Line or 15 min walk from JR Sakuragicho Stn)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Making an appointment is preferable. Contact YOKE.
Inquiries: YOKE Information Corner (045) 222-1209 (English, Chinese, and Spanish) ME-net (050) 1512-0783 (*J)

Guidance will provide all the necessary details concerning matriculation at Kanagawa Prefecture high schools (e.g. specialized high school entrance examination system, scholarships, set limit, etc.) Interpretative services in English, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, and Tagalog are available.
Dates, Times and Location:
①Sep.19 (Holiday), 13:00-16:00 Sagamihara Int’l Exchange Lounge (3 min walk from Fuchinobe Stn on JR Yokohama Line)
②Sep.23 (Holiday), 13:00-16:00 Kanagawa Kenmin Center 2F (5 min walk from the west exit of JR Yokohama Stn)
③Sep.25 (Sun), 13:00-16:00 Icho Shogakko Community House (15 min walk from Kozashibuya Stn on Odakyu Enoshima Line)
④Oct.1 (Sat), 13:00-16:00 Hiratsuka Shimin Katsudo Center (3 min walk from Hiratsuka Stn on JR Tokaido Line)
Atsugi Young Community Center (3 min walk from Hon Atsugi Stn on Odakyu Line)
⑤Oct.10 (Holiday), 13:00-16:00 Atsugi Young Community Center (3 min walk from Hon Atsugi Stn on Odakyu Line)
Eligibility: 1st through 3rd year junior high school students, graduates, families, teachers, and supporters
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the locations. (Reservation required a week before for interpretative service in Vietnamese, Cambodian, Lao, Korean, and Thai.)
Inquiries: (050) 1512-0783
E-mail: me-net@nexyzbb.ne.jp

It is a very successful annual 2-day event! This event features international food, crafts, various music and dancers from around the world, games in English, performances and more that people of any age can enjoy. This year especially, check the area to support postquake reconstruction
Date&Time: Oct.22 (Sat) and Oct.23 (Sun); 10:30-17:00 *Cancelled in case of inclement weather.
Location: Zou-no-Hana Park and Hatoba Kaikan (5 min walk from Nihon Odori Stn on Minatomirai Line)
Admission Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the site.
Inquiries: Yokohama NGO Renrakukai (045) 662-6350 (*J) Email: info@yokohama-c-plat.org
Website: http://yokohama-c-festa.org/

This class, aimed at beginners, fully supports foreign residents who have started their new life in Japan. *Group lessons (6 groups. About 6 learners/group), twice a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays), and 30 lessons/course.
Date&Time: Nov.17-Mar.15, 2012 (Tuesdays and Thursdays); 10:30-12:00
Location: Naka International Lounge (5 min walk from JR Kannai Stn)
Fee: \6,000/course
To Apply: Your Japanese comprehension level will be checked. Please make an appointment by phone or at the lounge between Oct.4-Nov.5.
Application and Inquiries: (045) 210-0667
Check the website for more details:
http://nakalounge.main.jp/e_index.html

This class, aimed at beginners, supports foreign residents in learning basic Japanese, in small groups.
Eligibility: 18 yrs old and over who live in Izumi-ward and are beginners’ level
Limit: 12 people
Date&Time: Every Thursday between Oct.13 (Thu)-Mar.8, 2012 (Thu); 14:00-16:00
Location: Izumi kumin Katsudo Shien Center (1F at Izumi Ward Office)
Fee: \3,000 (20 lessons)
To Apply: Download an application form from the website below and submit it at Izumi Ward Office, Chiiki Shinko-ka (311 window) or send it to 〒245-0016 Izumi-ku, Izumi-cho 4636-2 Izumi Ward Office, Chiiki Shinko-ka. *Application forms are available at any windows at Izumi ward office as well.*Your Japanese comprehension level will be checked on Oct.6 (Thu); 13:00-16:00 (about 30min/person)
http://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/izumi/03shinkou/02kumin/japanese-lesson.html
Application Period: -Sep.30 (Fri) *First come, first served. *The application period will be extended till the limit is reached.
Inquiries: 045 (800) 2395 (*J)

We would like to express our heartfelt condolences for the tragic loss of lives and catastrophic damage suffered in the Great East Japan Earthquake.
YOKE has established “Yokohama City Earthquake Information Center” on Mar.11, 2011 and is providing information, dispatching interpreters and translation in multi-languages. YOKE is also providing consultation service for health and food regarding radiation due to the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant accident. Call 045-222-1209 (YOKE Information Corner)
Date&Time: Mon-Fri: 10:00-11:30/12:30-17:00 (Reception till 16:30)
2nd and 4th Saturday of every month: 10:00-13:00 (Reception till 12:30)
Language available:
English: Mon-Fri and 4th Saturday
Spanish: Mon-Fri and 2nd and 4th Saturday
Chinese: Mon-Fri and 2nd Saturday
Inquiries: (045) 222-1171

As one of Yokohama City’s energy saving tasks toward the shortage of energy, all the ward offices’ reception windows finish at 17:00 from August 1. All the Public Works Offices finish reception at 17:00 as well.
The Period: August 1 (Mon) – September 30 (Fri)
*For October and after, operating hours will be decided by how this implementation goes.
Reception Hours: 8:45-17:00 (the finishing time was moved up 15 minutes)
*There is no change in operating hours at Administrative Service Corners.

●Administrative Service Corners：13 locations within the City
7:30-19:00 weekdays 9:00-17:00 Saturdays and Sundays (closed on National holidays and Dec.29-Jan.3)
Available Services: Certificate of family registration, Resident Certificate, Seal Registration Certificate, and Tax related Certificates
Locations: Tsurumi Station West Exit, Yokohama Station, Kamiooka Station, Konandai, Futamatagawa Station, Shin-Sugita, Kanazawa Bunko Station, Shin-Yokohama Station, Hiyoshi Station, Nagatsuda Station, Azamino Station, Totsuka Station, and Higashi-totsuka Station

We appreciate your understanding.
City of Yokohama