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A photography contest sponsored by Yokohama Greenery Foundation seeks photos of beautiful fresh green views of Yokohama, people around them, scenes in zoo, and various other shots taken in Yokohama. Please refer to the Yokohama Greenery Foundation website for details.
URL: http://www2.hama-midorinokyokai.or.jp/
Silver Human Resources Center presents classes for elementary school children and their parents:
①Making Soba
Date&Time: Aug.24 (Wed), 10:00-13:00
②Baking Bread
Date&Time: A Course: Aug.22 (Mon), 10:00-13:00
B Course: Aug.23 (Tue), 10:00-13:00
Limit: 16 pairs (32 people) for each class
Fee: \1,000
Location: Yokohama-shi Silver Jinzai Center (Kamiooka Office Tower 13F, Kamiooka Stn on Keikyu Line)
To Apply: RPP (E, Course, N,A,T, and Grade of the child) to: 〒233-0002 Konan-ku Kamiooka Nishi 1-6-1 Office Tower 13F Yokohama-shi Silver Jinzai Center *Entries must be received by July 29 (Fri).
Inquiries: (045) 847-1800 (*J)
This is a one-day trip for children with asthma and their parents.
Date&Time: Aug.20 (Sat), 9:00-16:30
Fee: Free
Eligibility: Children of ages 5 to 12 who live in Yokohama and who are getting asthma treatment, and their guardians
Limit: 20 people
Location: Yokohama-shi Kodomo Shizen Seishonen Yagai Katsudo Center
To Apply: From July 15, please telephone Yokohama City Red Cross Hospital (Minato Sekijuji Byoin) to apply. *Entries are accepted until Aug.13.
Inquiries & Applications: (045) 628-6381 (*J)
URL: http://ameblo.jp/alle-cent/
①Lotus viewing in early morning
During this time, Sankeien opens at 6:00 a.m. In the fresh morning air, you can enjoy watching lotus flowers that have just bloomed.
②Morning glory exhibition
Approx. 300 pots of various types of morning glory are on display. There will also be pressed flowers making workshops and consultation on gardening.
➂Special Display of Antique Architecture
Some of the buildings registered as cultural properties are on special display. There are also workshops.
Date&Time:
①Jul.16 (Sat) to Aug.7 (Sun), 6:00- *Only Sat, Sun and holiday.
②Jul.27 (Wed) to Jul.31 (Sun), 9:00-16:30
➂Aug.12 (Fri) to Aug.16 (Tues), 9:00-16:30
Location: Sankeien (Take a bus from JR Negishi Stn)
Fee: \500 as admission fee
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 621-0635 (*J)
Come enjoy this classic concert that anybody of any age will be able to enjoy!
Date&Time: Jul.8 (Fri), 13:00- *plan to be held every other month (Jul., Sep., Nov., Jan., and Mar.) The next concert is planned to be on Sep.9 (Fri) from 13:00.
Location: Kannai Hall (6 min walk from JR Kannai Stn, North exit)
Limit: 250 people
Fee: \500 (All unreserved seats)
Application & Inquiries: Contact Yokohama Kannai Hall (045) 662-1221 (*J)
http://kannaihall.jp/
Great opportunity for babies to listen to real music in a concert hall.
Date& Time: Sep.13 (Tue); ①11:00-11:45 ②14:00-14:45
Location: Yokohama Minatomirai Hall (3 min walk from Minatomirai Stn on Minatomirai Line)
Fee: \300: 0 to Elementary school student \500: Over Junior High school student
Limit: 1,300 people (All reserved seats)
Application & Inquiries: Contact Yokohama Minatomirai Hall Ticket Center (045) 682-2000 (*J)
http://www.yaf.or.jp/mmh/index.php
Come and try canoeing, paddle a dingy, or take a bay cruise. There will also be a Flea market.
Date&Time: Jul.18 (Holiday), 10:00-17:00 *Cancelled in case of inclement weather.
Location: Yokohama Bayside marina area (10 min walk from Torihama Stn on Seaside Line)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the site. For activities and cruise, apply at the site on the day of the event. *First come, first served.
Inquiries: (045) 776-7590 (*J)
Come to Umi no Koen beach! There are some activities you can participate in on the spot. There will be a beach-clean up too!
Date&Time: Jul.30 (Sat), Jul.31 (Sun), Aug.6 (Sat) and Aug.7 (Sun); 8:45-17:00 *Cancelled in case of inclement weather.
Location: Kanazawa-ku, Umi no Koen (2 min walk from Umi no Koen Shibaguchi Stn on the Seaside Line)
To Apply: Please go directly to the site.
Inquiries: (045) 640-0018 (*J)
Come try! It’s fun!
Eligibility: Elem. and Jr.H.S. students and their guardians
Limit: 15 Elem. and Jr. H.S. students and 5 guardians/ class *First come, first served.
Date&Time: Aug.7 and 14 (Sun); AM ①10:00-11:00 ②11:00-12:00/ PM ①13:00-14:00 ②14:00-15:00
Location: Nihonmaru Sea-Kayak Park (5 min from JR Sakuragicho Stn)
Fee: \1,000 Elem. and Jr.H.S. students \2,000 guardian
To Apply: Download an application form from the website below, fill in, and fax by Jul.31.
Inquiries: (045) 221-0280 (*J) Fax (045) 221-0277
http://www.nippon-maru.or.jp/memorial-park/seakayak-park.html
If you visit three of the following major sightseeing spots in Yokohama: Nippon Maru, Yokohama Port Museum (Yokohama Minato Hakubutsukan) and the Nogeyama Zoo and collect stamps from all three places, the first 400 participants will receive small gifts.
Date: Jul.1 (Fri)–Aug.31 (Wed)
Location: Nippon Maru and Yokohama Port Museuum (5 min walk from Sakuragicho Stn or from Minatomirai or Bashamichi Stn on Minatomirai Line)
Nogeyama Zoo (15 min walk from Sakuragicho Stn or 10 min walk from Hinodecho Stn on Keihin Kyuko Line)
Fee: Admission for Nogeyama Zoo is Free. For Nippon Maru and Yokohama Port Museum, \600 for people over high school age, \300 for Elem. and Jr. H.S. students and people over 65. *On Saturdays, it is free for Elem. and Jr. H.S. students.
To Apply: Please go directly to the locations.
Inquiries: (045) 221-0280 (*J)