Yokohama Current Events & Activities

Considering the severe economic environment, Yokohama-shi, as part of its economic policies, is going to hold free legal consultations. Lawyers, judicial scriveners, social insurance labor consultants will be available to give advice. *The consultations will be carried out in Japanese.
*At City Office’s, Shimin Sodan Kakari, legal consultations are provided daily.
Date&Time: May 22 (Sun) and Jun.25 (Sat); 11:00-17:00
Location: Shintoshi Plaza (in front of SOGO department store (B2)/ 5 min walk from JR Yokohama Stn)
Fee: Free
Limit: 24 people each day
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 671-2346 (*J)

Meet and exchanging ideas with the Mayor over a cup of tea.
Date&Time: Jul.14 (Thu), Aug.1 (Mon), Sep.16 (Fri), 14:00-15:00
Fee: Free
Limit: One group per day *Chosen by lottery.
Eligibility: People who live, work, or go to school in Yokohama. Please apply in groups consisting of 5-10 members. From children over elementary school age up to adults are eligible. (Elementary/junior high school student groups must be accompanied by guardians.)
Location: Mayor’s room (Yokohama City Office, 1 min walk from JR Kannai Stn)
To Apply: By May 20 (Thu), please send SP, fax, or e-mail with the event name, group name, profile of the group, names of all the members, and the theme you would like to talk about (in about 50 Japanese words). Please also specify the leader’s name, tel. no., fax, and e-mail address. Mail it to: 〒231-0017 Naka-ku Minato-cho 1-1 Shimin-kyoku Koho Sodan-ka Tel: (045) 671-2333, Fax: (045) 212-0911, E-mail: kouchou3@city.yokohama.jp
Inquiries: (045) 671-2333 (*J)

One–day event featuring entertainment games and oral consultations.
Date&Time: Jun.5 (Sun), 11:00-16:00
Location: Queens Circle, 1F of Queens Square Yokohama (above the Minatomirai Stn on Minatomirai Line or 8 min walk from JR Sakuragicho Stn)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 671-4040 (*J) Fax (045) 663-4469

10-lesson beginners course. Learn Tai Chi to stay fit and to meet new friends!
Date&Time: 10 Thursdays on Jul.7 to Sep.15, 10:30-11:45
Eligibility: Beginners of Tai Chi who live, work, or go to school in Yokohama
Limit: 50 people
Location: Yoshino-cho Shimin Plaza (3 min walk from No. 4 exit at Yoshino-cho Stn on Municipal Subway)
Fee: \4,000 for the 10 day course
To Apply: Please send RPP(E,A,N,G,T) to: 〒231-0015 Naka-ku Onoe-cho 6-81 Nissei Yokohama Onoe-cho Bldg.2F, Yokohama-shi Recreation Kyokai
Application Period: May 13 to Jun.10 *Entries must be received by Jun.10.
Inquiries: (045) 671-5049 (*J)

Walking event for Yokohama citizens. Bring your own lunch.
Date&Time: May15 (Sun), 9:30-15:00
Fee: \500
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Location: Meet at Kawawa-cho Stn on Subway Green Line, and finish at Tsurukawa Stn on Odakyu Odawara Line.
Inquiries: The Recreation Association of Yokohama
Tel. (045) 671-5049 (*J)

① “Feel the early summer in Tsuzuki” walk: about 7 km
This walk will start at Nakagawa Stn on municipal subway and end at Nakamachidai Stn.
Date&Time: May 22 (Sun), 9:00-12:00
② “Through Kariba no Oka and Child Botanical Garden” walk: about 4.5 km
There will be a guided tour by the director of the Garden.
This walk will start at JR Higashi Totsuka Stn and end at Child Botanical Garden.
Date&Time: May 28 (Sat), 9:00-15:00 *Bring your own lunch.
Fee: \500 Adult \300 Elementary and Jr. High School student
To Apply: Please go directly to the meeting place. *Cancelled in case of the inclement weather.
Inquiries: (045) 671-5049 (*J) Fax (045) 671-5041

Seven western style houses on the hills of Yamate will be decorated with flower arrangements and beautiful table settings. There are no holidays during this event period.
Date&Time: Jun.4 (Sat) to Jun.12 (Sun), 9:30-17:00
Fee: Free to enter the houses, but there are some events which require fees.
Location: Yamate Seiyokan (10 min walk from Motomachi/Chukagai Stn on Minatomirai Line)
Inquiries: (045) 623-7812 (*J)

①“Dolls at puppet show” exhibition
Date&Time: May 28 (Sat)-Jul.3 (Sun); 9:30-17:00 (Admission till 16:30)
② “The world of bisque dolls and French fashion” exhibition
Date&Time: Jun.1 (Tue)-Jul.18 (Mon); 9:30-17:00 (Admission till 16:30)
Location: Yokohama Doll Museum (5 min walk from Motomachi Chukagai Stn on Minatomirai Line)
Admission Fee: \300 Adult \150 Elementary and Jr. High School student
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 671-9361 (*J)
http://yokohama-doll-museum.com/info.html

On this tour, learn about our future energy sources: Yokohama City Wind Power Plant “Hamawing” and 2 windmills in Kanazawa-ward
Limit: 80 people/tour *Chosen by lottery.
Eligibility: Elementary school children and their guardians
Date&Time: Jun.11 (Sat), ①9:00-12:30 ②14:00-17:30
Meeting Place: In front of Mitsubishi Minatomirai Gijutsukan (5 min walk from JR Sakuragicho Stn)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Send SPP(E, Course Name of all participants, G,A, and T) to:〒231-0017 Naka-ku Minato-cho 1-1 Kankyo Sozokyoku Kankyo Energy-ka
*Entries must be received by May 20. *Up to 4 people by an entry.
Inquiries: (045) 671-2681 (*J) Fax (045) 641-3490

If it is raining at the time of the open hour (9:30), a clear file folder with animals’ pictures will be given to those who visit Nogeyama Zoo all day on that day.
Limit: Total of 30,000 visitors (This event started on Mar.21.)
Location: Yokohama Nogeyama Zoo (a walk from Hinode cho Stn on Keikyu Line)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 231-1307 (*J) Fax (045) 231-3842
http://www2.hama-zoo.org/event/detail/nogeyama-2011rain