Yokohama Current Events & Activities

1. Bonsai Exhibition
Approx. 100 pots of pine, plum, maple, and other trees will be displayed as bonsai in the New Year season. Enjoy the world of nature expressed in each small pot.
Date&Time: Jan.9 (Sun)-Jan.23 (Sun), 9:00-16:30
2. Plum Blossom Viewing
Sankeien is known to be one of the best spots for plum blossom viewing. During the season, there will be events such as mochitsuki (rice cake pounding ceremony) and traditional mugicha (roasted barley tea) serving event.
Date&Time: Feb.11 (Holiday) -Mar.6 (Sun), 9:00-16:30
Location (for 1&2): Sankeien (Take a bus from Negishi Stn on JR Negishi Line)
Fee: \500 admission for Sankeien
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 621-0635 (*J)

During this two-day event, there will be seminars and workshops on international cooperation, international exchange, multicultural coexistence, and reports on the activities of the foreign residents support groups.
Date&Time: Feb.11 (Holiday) and Feb. 12 (Sat), 11:00-17:00
Fee: \300 for adults (valid for two days), free for High school students and younger. *some workshops require an extra fee for handouts.
Location: JICA Yokohama (5 min walk from Bashamichi Stn on Minatomirai Line)
To Apply: Please apply by telephone, e-mail, or through website. (People who have applied in advance will be given priority, but you may apply for some workshops on site.)
Inquiries and Applications: Tel: (045) 662-6350
E-mail: info@yokohama-c-plat.org/
URL: http://yokohama-c-plat.org/

1. Lecture: The New Resident Registration System
An international administrative scrivener will give a talk on the new immigration regulations such as Zairyu Card (the new resident registration card) and the issuing of a special permanent residents certificate.
Date&Time: Jan.29 (Sat), 13:30-15:30
Limit: 40 people *First come, first served.
Fee: Free
2. Experience Japanese Calligraphy
Date&Time: Feb.4 (Fri), 13:00-15:00
Limit: 30 people *First come, first served.
Fee: \600 (please pay on site)
What to Bring: Old towels and newspapers
To Apply (for 1&2): From Jan.11 (Tue), please telephone, fax, or come to the lounge to apply. Foreign nationals have priority.
Location: Konan Int’l Lounge (Yumeooka Office Tower 13F, Kamiooka Stn on Keikyu or Subway)
Inquiries and Applications: Tel: (045) 848-0990 Fax: (045) 848-3669

① Children’s Study Meet-up
Let’s study together with teachers and volunteers!
Date&Time: Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29, Feb.5 (Sat); 10:00-12:00
Eligibility: Elementary and junior high school students of foreign nationality
Fee: Free
② International Mothers’ Gathering
Date&Time: Jan.18 and 25 (Tue), 10:30-11:30
Fee: Free
③ Hello Gathering
Enjoy a chat with people from various countries over a cup of tea.
Date&Time: Jan.15 (Sat), 15:00-16:30
Fee: Free
④ International Exchange Program: Learn About Nepal
Date&Time: Jan. 16 (Sun), 10:00-11:30
Limit: 30 people
Fee: \500
⑤ Introducing Japanese Tea Ceremony
Date&Time: Jan. 22 (Sat), 14:30-16:00
Fee: Free for non-Japanese/ \300 for Japanese people *There will be a small Japanese cake for each person.
To Apply: For all the above events, please go directly to the location.
Location: Iwama Shimin Plaza (2 min walk from Tenno-cho Stn on Sotetsu Line)
Inquiries: (045) 337-0012

①Consultation Fair
Consultation specialists will be present to offer their services free of charge. No reservations required.
Consultation Topics: Status of Residence, visa, international marriages, legal issues, social insurance, pension, work, labor, school/education, taxes, final tax declaration, and various other topics concerning living in Japan in general.
②Free Health Checkup
The checkup includes: Chest X-ray, blood pressure check, urine exam, blood test, and medical consultation. Please do not eat on the day of your checkup.
Inquiries regarding the health checkup: MIC Kanagawa (045) 314-3368 (*J) Minatomachi Shinryojo (045) 453-3673 (both Japanese and English)
Date&Time: Feb.6 (Sun)
①Consultation:12:00-16:00 (Reception till 15:30) *Please come early. Reception may close earlier than is indicated. Consultation is for 30 min per case.
②Health Checkup：10:00-15:00
Location: Tsurumi Ward Office ①6F ②1F
(7 min walk from the East exit of JR Tsurumi Stn, or 5 min walk from Keikyu Tsurumi Stn)
Fee: Free
To Apply: No reservations necessary. Please go directly to the location.
*Interpreters in English, Chinese, Spanish, Korean, Tagalog, and Portuguese are available. For other languages, inquire at YOKE. *For childcare (6 months-4 yrs), please book by Fax (N, T, G and number of child(ren) Fax (045) 504-7102
Inquiries: YOKE Information Corner (045) 222-1209 (English, Chinese, and Spanish)
YOKE (045) 222-1173 (*J)
Tsurumi Ward Office, Kusei Suishin-ka (045) 510-1676 (on Feb.6)

Yokohama Minato Sekijuji Hospital Allergy Center is holding classes regularly for your better understanding of infantile asthma. After a talk “Strengthening the body to defeat asthma”, there will be time for questions (*J).
Limit: 30 people *First come first served.
Date&Time: Jan.26 (Wed), 15:00-16:00 *Childcare is available. Require at the time of application (First come, first served.)
Location: 3F Conference room, Yokohama Shiritsu Minato Sekijuji Byoin (From JR Yokohama/Sakuragicho/Isogo Stn, take municipal bus #8, 58, or 26 to “Minato Sekijuji Byoin Iriguchi” and 3 min walk from the bus stop)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Call or at Minato Sekijuji Hospital Allergy Center
Application Period: Dec.13 (Mon)-Jan.19, 2011 (Wed)
Inquiries and Application (045) 628-6381 (*J)

Yokohama Doll Museum has a collection of numerous dolls from 141 countries including Japan. This year the museum celebrates its 25th anniversary, and holds a special exhibition focusing on its history.
Date&Time: Dec.4 (Sat)-Jan.30 (Sun), 10:00-18:00 *Closed on Dec.30 (Thu), Dec.31 (Fri), Jan.1 (Sat) and Jan.18 (Mon).
Fee: \800 for Adults \200 for Elem. & J.H.S.students
Location: Yokohama Doll Museum (2 min walk from Motomachi/Chukagai Stn on Minatomirai Line)
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 671-9361 (*J)

During Christmas time, the sail training ship Nippon Maru will be lit by illuminations. Get on board during this special season, enjoy the beautifully lit ship, as well as the Jazz background music.
Date&Time: Dec.23 (Holiday)-Dec.25 (Sat), 17:00-20:30
Location: Nippon Maru (5 min walk from Minatomirai Stn or Bashamichi Stn on Minatomirai Line)
Fee: \200 for people over high school age, \100 for Elem. & J.H.S.students
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 221-0280 (*J)

Listen to Christmas music with vocals, electric piano, and violin. You will also get to hear a talk about the stars.
Date&Time: Dec.23 (Holiday), 18:00-19:00
Fee: \1,000
Location: Hamagin Space Science Center (3 min walk from Yokokadai Stn on JR Negishi Line)
Eligibility: Children should be of at least elementary school age. *infants are not allowed.
Limit: 300 people *chosen by lottery.
To Apply: RPP(E,A,N,T, and the number of people in your group *you can apply for up to 5 people.) to: 〒235-0045 Isogo-ku, Yokodai 5-2-1 Hamagin Kodomo Uchu Kagakukan Christmas Concert Kakari *Entries must be received by Dec. 15.
Inquiries: (045) 832-1166 (*J)

Yokohama History Museum has been holding free concerts in its Entrance Hall ever since 1991, and this is the 19th concert. A string band will play popular tunes that families can enjoy.
Date&Time: Dec.25 (Sat), 14:00-15:00
Fee: Free
Location: Yokohama History Museum (5 min walk from Center Kita Stn on Municipal Subway)
To Apply: Please come directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 912-7777 (*J)