Yokohama Current Events & Activities

Feb.11 (Holiday), 10:00-16:00
Yokohama Rinko Park
(3 min walk from Minatomirai Stn)
*Inquiries: (03) 3226-6800 (*J)

Feb.13 (Sun), 10:00-16:00
Yokohama Arena
(1&2 lobby, 5 min walk from Shin-Yokohama Stn)
*Inquiries: (03) 3384-6666 (*J)

Feb.20 (Sun), 10:00-16:00
Umi-no-Koen, Parking lot
(2 min walk from Umi-no-Koen- Shibaguchi Stn on Seaside Line)
*Inquiries: (03) 3226-6800 (*J)

Mar.6 (Sun), 10:00-16:00
Nippon Maru Memorial Park
(5 min walk from JR Sakuragicho Stn)
*Inquiries: (03) 3226-6800 (*J)

Lottery registration will be accepted for those wishing to be on the family unit waiting list. Income restrictions apply. Financial aid is available for those who are eligible.
To Apply: Fill out an application form available at the Information Service Section (Koho-sodan kakari) of your local ward office, Office of Public Information Access (City Hall, 1F) or the Administrative Service Center. *Application forms with addressed envelopes are available between Jan.14-Jan.31.
Application Period: Jan.14 (Fri)-Jan.31 (Mon) *Entries must be postmarked by Jan.31.
Inquiries: Yokohama City Housing Supply Corporation (Sumairu-in) (045) 451-7766 (*J) Fax (045) 451-7707

There will be a lottery to fill apartments designed to provide senior citizens’ safety such as barrier-free and emergency call service. *There is no nursing care. *Housing available in June (42 units at Izumi-ku, Okazucho). Subsidies for rent are available depending on income.
Eligibility: People who are living or working in Yokohama and are over 60 yrs old at the time of application.
To Apply: Fill out an application form available from Jan.5, 2011 at any ward office Information Service Section (Koho-sodan kakari), Administrative Service Corners and so on and send it to Powers unlimited.*Entries must be postmarked by Jan.31.
Inquiries: Powers unlimited (045) 900-2888 (*J) Fax (045) 439-1882

It is a good chance to watch Yokohama Fire Brigades do special drills such as ladder-top stunts and a water cannon performance. You can also learn about first-aid.
Date& Time: Jan.9 (Sun), 11:00-15:30
Location: Red Brick Warehouse Event Hiroba / Red Brick Park (5 min walk from Minatomirai Stn on Minatomirai Line)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 334-6768 (*J)

Learn how to make Tofu using common utensils you can find in your home. A tofu-making professional will be there to teach you.
Date&Time: Mar.27 (Sun), 13:00-15:00
Fee: \2,000
Location: Yokohama-shi Gino Bunka Kaikan (5 min walk from JR Kannai Stn)
Limit: 30 people *Chosen by lottery.
Eligibility: People who live or work in Yokohama
To Apply: RPP(E,A,N(how to read it),and T) to:〒231-0031 Naka-Ku, Bandai-cho 2-4-7 Gino Bunka Kaikan *Entries must be postmarked by Feb.28.
Inquiries: (045) 681-6639 (*J)

Get on the Keikyu line and visit Kanazawa Zoo, Nogeyama Zoo, and Shinagawa Aquarium. Those who have visited and collected 2 stamps at any two of above facilities will receive special goods and free Zoorasia admission tickets for two. (First 200 persons at each facility)
Date&Time: until Mar.31 (Wed), 9:30-16:30
Location: Nogeyama Zoo (10 min walk from Keikyu Hinode-cho Stn)
Kanazawa Zoo (Bus from Kanazawa Bunko Stn on the Keikyu Line to “Natsuyama Sakaue” stop/ Direct express buses are available from Kanazawa Bunko Stn on the weekends and holidays)
Shinagawa Aquarium (5 min walk from Keikyu Shinagawa Stn)
To Apply: Please go directly to the site.
Inquiries: (045) 231-1307 (*J)

By programming a LEGO-Robot your way, you can make it move the way you like.
Eligibility: 5th grader – Junior high school students
Limit: 20 people/class *Chosen by lottery. *Guardian can accompany.
Date&Time:
Feb.6 (Sun), 10:00-12:00/ 13:00-15:00
Feb.13 (Sun), 10:00-12:00/ 13:00-15:00
Location: Hamagin Space Science Center (3 min walk from Yokodai Stn on JR Negishi Line)
Fee: Free
To Apply: SP(E,A,N(how to read it), T, grade, Date and Time you would like to attend, N of guardian if accompanying) to 〒231-8454 Naka-ku, Sumiyoshicho 4-42-1 Kannai Hall 1F)
*Applying by Fax or Email is also available. Fax (045) 662-7645 Email: kikaku@yokohama-youth.jp
Inquiries: (045) 662-4170 (*J)

Commemorating this 81st anniversary of Nippon Maru’s Launch, the admission fee to both Nippon Maru and Yokohama Minato Museum are free.
Date&Time: Jan.27 (Thu), 10:00-17:00 (Admission till 16:30)
Location: Yokohama Minato Museum and Nippon Maru (5 min walk from JR Sakuragi-cho Stn)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 221-0280 (*J)

This is a bus tour to the Wind Power Plant, Hamawing, and to the Tokyo Gas Negishi Plant.
Limit: 50 people *Chosen by lottery.
Date&Time: Jan.28 (Fri); 12:45-17:00
Meeting Place: Kusunoki-Hiroba (a min walk from South exit of JR Kannai stn)
Fee: \300
To Apply: RPP(E,A,N(how to read it),and T) to:〒231-0016 Naka-Ku, Masago-cho 4-43, Kinoshita Shoji Bldg 4F “ Chikyu Ondanka Taisaku Suishin Kyogikai Kengaku-kai Kakari” *Entries must be received by Jan.17.
Inquiries: (045) 681-9910 (*J)

It is like an orienteering trip. Enjoy city views as you pass through several checkpoints!
Date&Time: Mar.21 (holiday), 9:00-17:00 *Cancelled in case of inclement weather.
①10km ②15km ③25km
Reception: 9:00-10:30
Meeting Place (Goal): Bashamichi Stn
Fee: \1500 for Adult \500 for Elem. & J.H.S. students
To Apply: An application form is available at ward offices (Koho-Sodan Kakari), Sports Center, or Administrative Service Center. Check the application form for more details.
Inquiries: (045) 671-5049 (*J)