Yokohama Current Events & Activities

“Love” by Lucy is main theme this year. Lucy is a nickname for a pipe organ at the center stage of the Main Hall. Come and enjoy this pleasant lunchtime event.
Date&Time: 4th Wed. of every month except Dec. (Apr.28-Mar.23, 2011), 12:10-12:50 (The doors open at 11:30)
Limit: 2,020 people *First come, first served. *Children under age of 3yrs. old are not permitted in the Main Hall, but can enjoy the concert from the Lobby.
Location: Main Hall, Minatomirai Hall (3 min walk from Minatomirai Stn on Minatomirai Line)
Fee: \100 or $1
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: Minatomirai Hall Ticket Center (045) 682-2000 (*J) Fax (045) 682-2023

Yokohama Bank presents this Orchestra Concert for children.
It is a special event to celebrate the Children’s Day.
Date&Time: May 5 (holiday), ①13:00- ②15:30-
Limit: 2,020 people *First come, first served.
Eligibility: ② Elementary school age and up
Location: Main Hall, Minatomirai Hall (3 min walk from Minatomirai Stn on Minatomirai Line)
Fee: All reserved seats. \500 child under elementary school age \1,000 elementary school students
\2,000 Jr. high school students and over
To Apply: Buy tickets at Minatomirai Hall Ticket Center. Sale started on Mar.7.
Inquiries: Minatomirai Hall Ticket Center (045) 682-2000 (*J)

The parade will feature an international costume parade, marching bands and more.
Location: Yamashita Park (3 min walk from Motomachi/Chukagai Stn on Minatomirai Line) ～ Red brick warehouse ～ Bashamichi-street ～ Isezaki-cho
Date&Time: May 3 (holiday), 10:40-
Exhibition: 13:30- Red brick warehouse (6 min walk from Nihon Odori Stn on Minatomirai Line)
*In the event of rain, it will be postponed to the next day.
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the site.
Inquiries: (045) 671-7423 (*J)

Entertainers from around the world perform on the streets.
Location & Date:
①Isezaki-cho and Yoshida-cho area (JR Kannai Stn): Apr.17 (Sat), 18 (Sun)
②MM21 area (JR Sakuragi-cho Stn, Minatomirai Stn on Minatomirai Line): Apr.17 (Sat), 18 (Sun)
③Noge area (JR Sakuragi-cho Stn): Apr.24 (Sat), 25 (Sun)
*Cancelled in case of inclement weather.
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the site.
Inquiries:
① (045) 662-0931 (*J)
② (045) 682-4402 (*J)
③ (045) 262-1234 (*J)

Get on board and enjoy a view of City of Yokohama from the sea.
Date&Time: May 29 (Sat); A: 10:00-11:00/B: 11:30-12:30/C: 14:00-15:00/D: 15:30-16:30
May 30 (Sun); E: 10:00-11:00/F: 11:30-12:30/G: 14:00-15:00 /H: 15:30-16:30
Jun.2 (Wed); I: 10:00-11:00/J: 11:30-12:30/K: 14:00-15:00/L: 15:30-16:30
*Cancelled in case of inclement weather.
Boarding location: Rinko Park Pukari Pier (10 min walk from Minatomirai Stn on Minatomirai Line)
Limit: 50 people/cruise *Chosen by lottery. *Elementary school student and younger must be accompanied by adult.
Fee: Free
To Apply: RPP( E, Course (A-L),A,N, T, and birth date of all the participants) to: Yokohama Kaikosai Jimukyoku 〒231-0012 Naka-Ku, Aioi-cho 1-18, Konan Bldg 2F-B *Up to 4 persons per entry *Entries must be received by Apr.30.
Inquiries: (045) 212-5511 (*J)
http://www.kaikosai.com/

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