Yokohama Current Events & Activities

Multilingual Websites for Disaster Information

１．Multilingual Disaster Information
(１)"Tohoku Chiho Taiheiyo Oki Jishin Multi-language Support
Center"
　 http://ow.ly/4cJNj
　 Available Languages:Chinese,Portuguese,Spanish,Thai,
Tagalogue,etc.

(２)"The Radio FMYY- Multilingual Webcast"↓
　 http://www.tcc117.org/fmyy/index.php
　 Available Languages：English, Chinese,Korean,
Vietnamese, Portuguese & Spanish

(3)"Japan earthquake how to protect yourself"
http://nip0.wordpress.com/english/

２．The safety confirmation of the victim
"Google　Crisis　Response"
http://www.google.co.jp/intl/en/crisisresponse/japanquake2011.html

"Locate your relative"
http://www.familylinks.icrc.org

"NTT Disaster Emergecy Message Dial 171"
http://www.ntt-east.co.jp/saigai_e/voice171/index.html

Available Languages: Japanese & English

EMERGENCY INFORMATION FROM YOKE

Please access to the following website to collect the translated version of earthquake affiliated information listed on Yokohama City Office website.

http://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/en/translate.html

From April 1, 2011, the handling of cases where a child is receiving the Child Raising Allowance (Jido Fuyo Teate) and the parent is receiving a Disabilities Pension (Shogai Nenkin) at the same time, is going to be changed. You will need to make a request to receive a Child Raising Allowance.
Inquiries (*J): (045) 671-2393 Fax (045) 681-0925

For parents who cannot take care of their children during the daytime, the following are 3 new facilities which can take care of children (6 months old thru 3rd grade in elementary school) when they are sick. They are nurseries with medical institutions attached to them. Byoji Hoikushitsu means nurseries for sick children.
①Hama Clinic (Byoji Hoikushitu Soleil) Center Kita Stn, (045) 479-2122
②Totsuka Kyoritsu Oto Kids Clinic (Totsuka Kyoritsu Hikari Byoji Hoikushitsu) Totsuka Stn, (045) 871-1262
③From the end of March, Kamoi Byoin (Kamoi Byoji Hoikushitsu) Kamoi Stn, (045) 933-1911
They are open Monday thru Friday (except holidays), from 8:30-18:00. Limit is 4 children each day.
Fee: \2,000 per child/day (There may be reduction or exemption according to income.)
To Apply: Telephone each facility in advance to make a reservation.
Inquiries: (045) 671-2399 (*J)

Holiday emergency dental treatment in Totsuka ward ends as of March, 2011. From April, if you need emergency dental treatment on Sundays and holidays, please go to Yokohama Dental Health and Medical Center (Yokohama-shi Shika Iryo Hoken Center).
Yokohama-shi Shika Hoken Iryo Center: Open 19:00-23:00 every night, and 10:00-16:00 on Sundays, holidays, year-end and new year holidays (Dec.29 to Jan.4). Tel. 045-201-7737 (*J)
Yokohama City Emergency Medical Center also provides information on your nearby medical institutions 24 hours a day, accessible everyday. Please call: (045) 201-1199 (*J).

A High school scholarship is offered to students under the following conditions: Their guardians must be residents of Yokohama, students should be enrolled in high school, have good behavior, have achieved high academic results (Last year’s grade point average for all subjects should be over 4.0.), and have difficulties paying for tuition (Last year’s household income should be under \8,000,000.).
Limit: Approx. 480 people *Chosen by screening.
Amount: \5,000 per month (You are not required to return the money.)
To Apply: By April 28, submit an application form to your high school, who will send it to Kyoiku Iinkai Jimukyoku Koko Kyoiku-ka. Application forms are available from each ward office Koho Sodan Kakari, your high school or download from the Board of Education (Kyoiku Iinkai ) website between Mar.22-Apr.28.
Inquiries: (045) 671-3272 (*J)
URL: http://www.city.yokohama.jp/me/kyoiku/sidou2/syogakukin/kousyogaku.html

A Special nursing home for the elderly will open in Seya-ku in September, 2011. It is for people with care needs certification level 1-5. You need to pay for 10% of the nursing service fee. A notification will be sent after May, to those who are accepted.
To Apply: Application forms are available at each ward office’s Hoken Center or at local Care Plazas. Mail the application between Mar.1 (Tue) and Apr.20 (Wed) to:〒233-0002 Konan-ku Kamiooka Nishi 1-6-1 Yumeooka Office Tower 10F Tokubetsu Yogo Rojin Home Nyusho Moshikomi Uketsuke Center. *Applications must be received by Apr.20 (Wed).
Inquiries: (045) 671-2408 (*J)

1. Beginners’ Pilates Course
Date&Time: Every Thursday, 9:15-10:15, 10 classes in total, from Apr. 14.
Fee: \5,000
Eligibility: People over 16 yrs old
Limit: 50 people *Chosen by lottery.
2. Yoga Course
Date&Time: Every Thursday, 11:45-12:45, 10 classes in total, from Apr.14.
Fee: \5,000
Eligibility: People over 16 yrs old
Limit: 50 people *Chosen by lottery.
3. Fitness Course for the Elderly
Date&Time: Every Thursday, 10:30-11:30, 10 classes in total, from Apr.14
Fee: \3,500
Eligibility: People over 60 yrs old
Limit: 50 people *Chosen by lottery.
4. Intermediate Badminton Course
Date&Time: Every Monday, 9:00-10:50, 10 classes in total, from Apr.4
Fee: \9,000
Eligibility: People over 16 yrs old
Limit: 55 people *Chosen by lottery.
Location: Hiranuma Kinen Taiikukan (From Yokohama Stn, west exit, take a bus.)
To Apply: From Mar.1, send RPP (E,A,N,T G,Course, and if you live outside Yokohama, please also write where you work or the school you go to.) to 〒221-0855 Kanagawa-ku Mitsuzawa Nishimachi 3-1, Yokohama-shi Hiranuma Kinen Taiikukan　*Entries must be received by Mar.23. You can also apply thru the website: http://www.yspc.or.jp/hiratai_ysa/
Inquiries: (045) 311-6186 (*J)

1. Pilates Course (14 classes in total)
Choose one, Monday, Wednesday, or Friday course.
Date&Time:
Mondays & Fridays 10:00-11:00, Wednesdays 18:30-19:30, between Apr.1 thru Jul.15
Fee: \14,000
2. Yoga Course (14 classes in total, 12 classes for the Wednesday course)
Choose one, Monday, Wednesday, or Friday course.
Date&Time:
Mondays & Friday 11:15-12:15, between Apr.1 thru Jul.15
Wednesdays 19:45-20:45, between Apr.6 thru Jun.29
Fee: \14,000 for Mon. or Fri. Course, \12,000 for Wed. Course
Location: Minatomirai Sports Park (7 min walk from Shin Takashimacho Stn on the Minatomirai Line)
Eligibility: People over 16 yrs old
Limit: 30 people for each course *Chosen by lottery.
To Apply: RPP (E,A,N,T,G, Course) to: 〒220-0012 Nishi-ku Minatomirai 6-2-1, Yokohama Minatomirai Sports Park *Entries must be received by Mar.22. You can also apply via e-mail: mmsp@yspc.or.jp
Inquiries: (045) 222-8189 (*J)

This is a parent-child soccer school for small children from 1 and a half yrs old to 4 yrs old. There are ten classes in total. Choose one of two courses at different times on Wednesday or one course on Tuesday.
Date&Time: Apr.12-Jun.22, every Tuesday or Wednesday, a total of 10 classes (except for May 3 and 4)
①Wednesday 10:10-11:00
②Wednesday 11:10-12:00
③Tuesday 11:10-12:00
Fee: \18,000 for one pair
Limit: 16 pairs per course
To Apply: RPP (E,A,N,T,G, Male or Female, and Course) to: 〒220-0012 Nishi-ku Minatomirai 6-2-1, Yokohama Minatomirai Sports Park.
You can also apply from via e-mail: mmsp@yspc.or.jp. *Entries must be received by Mar.17 (Thu).
Inquiries: (045) 222-8189 (*J)