Yokohama Current Events & Activities

Approximately 160,000 tulips will be in full bloom at Yokohama Park. This festival will feature gardening exhibition and sales of flowers and trees.
Date&Time: ①Tulip festival: Apr.16 (Fri)-Apr.18 (Sun); 10:00-17:00
②Exhibition at Yamashita Park: Apr.16 (Fri)-May 5 (holiday)
Location: ①Yokohama Park (3 min walk from JR Kannai Stn or Nihon Odori Stn on Minatomirai Line) ②Yamashita Park (4 min walk from Motomachi-Chukagai Stn on Minatomirai Line)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the locations.
Inquiries: (045) 309-2224 (*J)

This “Fancl Fitness Yokohama” is one of the biggest amateur dance events in Yokohama and having its 22nd performance in both recital and contest divisions. The dance includes hip hop, jazz, baton twirling, cheerleading, hula, ballet etc. This will be an event viewers can enjoy!
Date& Time: May 5 (holiday), 10:00-18:30.
Limit: 5,000 people
Location: Pacifico Yokohama, National Convention Hall (3 min walk from Minatomirai Stn on Minatomirai Line)
Fee: \500
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 640-0018 (*J)

Families of international marriages, returnees, and foreign nationals, come and have a chat
with friends. Bring your babies! If you are Japanese and wish to come, please notify in advance.
Date&Time: 2nd Monday of every month (except Aug. Oct. and Jan); 10:30-12:00
(Apr.12/ May 10/Jun.14/ Jul.12/Sep.13/Nov.8/Dec.13/ Feb.14, 2011/ Mar.14, 2011)
Fee: \100
Location: Konan International Lounge (Yumeooka Office Tower 13F, Kamiooka Stn of Keikyu Line or Municipal Subway)
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 848-0990

Sakura mochi is a rice cake filled with sweet red bean paste and wrapped in a pickled cherry leaf. Let’s have fun making them!
Date&Time: Apr.25 (Sun); 10:30-12:00
Location: Kohoku International Lounge (8 min walk from Kikuna Stn on JR or the Tokyu Toyoko Line)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location
Inquiries: (045) 430-5670

The center will be closed on Apr.12 and 19 (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: Every Sat. from Apr.10 thru May 8, 10:00-12:00
Fee: Free
②International Mothers’ Gathering
Date&Time: Apr.13 (Tue), Apr.27 (Tue); 10:30-11:30
Fee: Free
③Hello Gathering
Date&Time: Apr.17 (Sat), 15:00-16:30
Fee: Free
Location: ①-③ Hodogaya International Exchange Center, Iwama Shimin Plaza (2 min walk from Tenno-cho Stn on Sotetsu Line)
To Apply: Please go directly to the location
Inquiries: (045) 337-0012 http://www.hodogaya-kokusai.com
E-mail: toiawase@hodogaya-kokusai.com

Everyone is welcome to participate in the International Food Fair, and have a chance to win some wonderful prizes, including a treasure chest of quality prizes, travel vouchers, computers and dinner vouchers. Enjoy watching live entertainment while sampling cuisine from many countries around the world. A variety of stalls, including a white-elephant stall, as well as children’s games, will make this event a special day for the whole family and friends!
Date&Time: Apr.29 (holiday), 10:00-16:00 *Rain or shine.
Fee: free
Location: Saint Maur International School, 83 Yamate-cho, Naka-ku
Inquiries: (045) 641-5751
URL: http://www.stmaur.ac.jp/

The U.S. Navy Negishi Housing will celebrate its annual Friendship Day. It is an open gate festival. A full day of activities and entertainment is planned including the performance by the U.S. Navy 7th Fleet Band, both American
and Japanese food stands, and more!

Date&Time: April 24(Sat) 2010 1200-1900 (Rain date is following day,same time)
Venue: Negishi U.S. Navy Housing Area, Community Center Parking Lot

Access:
1. From JR Negishi Line Negishi Station: City bus #21 (towards Sakuragi-cho) off at "Asahidai", 8min. walk
2. From Yokohama Station: City bus #103 (towards Negishidai) off at Negishidai, 1min. walk.

Note:
1. No personal vehicles allowed (please use public transportation)
2. Baggage checks will be conducted
3. ID check may be required. Please bring a proper photo ID, either Driver's License with permanent address, Passport, Alien Registration Card or Resident Card. Children under 12 are not required any ID.

Fee: Free
Inquiries: (045)281-4120 or (045)281-4101

The Yokohama International Women's Club invites you to their 55th annual Charity Azalea Tea.
During our tea you will be entertained by Togi Hideki, a renowned court musician,who will perform a special concert.
In addition there will be a raffle drawing with grand prizes and many other wonderful prizes. Funds raised at the
tea will go to support various welfare projects, which help people in need in Kanagawa prefecture and overseas.

Date: Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Time: 12:00 - 2:30 pm
Venue: InterContinental Yokohama Grand
Fee: ¥8,000 donation light meal included
Raffle: ¥500 winners need not be present

Inquires: H.Hirose 045-641-2510 Fax: 663-5728
Tickets K. Murata 045-621-6432 Fax: 621-1456

Gather information on wild birds while you bird-watch with Yokohama Nature Observation volunteer group members.
Date&Time: Mar.14 (Sun), 9:00-13:00
Location: Yokohama Shizen Kansatsu no Mori (Yokohama Nature Sanctuary) (7 min walk from “Yokohama Reien-mae” bus stop of the Kanachu bus bound for Ofuna from Kanazawa Hakkei Stn on Keikyu Line)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 894-7474 (*J) Fax (045) 894-8892

Kyogen is a traditional form of Japanese theater developed alongside Noh. Two plays will be shown: “Kinya” and “Mikazuki”
Limit: 486 people
Date&Time: May 9 (Sun), 14:00-16:00
Location: Yokohama Nohgakudo (15 min walk from JR Sakuragicho Stn)
Fee: \2,000 (reserved seat only)
To Apply: Call or from the website for reservation. It starts at noon, Apr.10. http://www.yaf.or.jp/nohgaku/
Inquiries: (045) 263-3055 (*J) Fax (045) 263-3031