Yokohama Current Events & Activities

Yokohama Minato Sekijuji Hospital Allergy Center is holding classes regularly for your better understanding of infantile asthma. After a talk “Strengthening the body to defeat asthma”, there will be time for questions (*J).
Limit: 30 people *First come first served.
Date&Time: Jan.26 (Wed), 15:00-16:00 *Childcare is available. Require at the time of application (First come, first served.)
Location: 3F Conference room, Yokohama Shiritsu Minato Sekijuji Byoin (From JR Yokohama/Sakuragicho/Isogo Stn, take municipal bus #8, 58, or 26 to “Minato Sekijuji Byoin Iriguchi” and 3 min walk from the bus stop)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Call or at Minato Sekijuji Hospital Allergy Center
Application Period: Dec.13 (Mon)-Jan.19, 2011 (Wed)
Inquiries and Application (045) 628-6381 (*J)

Yokohama Doll Museum has a collection of numerous dolls from 141 countries including Japan. This year the museum celebrates its 25th anniversary, and holds a special exhibition focusing on its history.
Date&Time: Dec.4 (Sat)-Jan.30 (Sun), 10:00-18:00 *Closed on Dec.30 (Thu), Dec.31 (Fri), Jan.1 (Sat) and Jan.18 (Mon).
Fee: \800 for Adults \200 for Elem. & J.H.S.students
Location: Yokohama Doll Museum (2 min walk from Motomachi/Chukagai Stn on Minatomirai Line)
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 671-9361 (*J)

During Christmas time, the sail training ship Nippon Maru will be lit by illuminations. Get on board during this special season, enjoy the beautifully lit ship, as well as the Jazz background music.
Date&Time: Dec.23 (Holiday)-Dec.25 (Sat), 17:00-20:30
Location: Nippon Maru (5 min walk from Minatomirai Stn or Bashamichi Stn on Minatomirai Line)
Fee: \200 for people over high school age, \100 for Elem. & J.H.S.students
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 221-0280 (*J)

Listen to Christmas music with vocals, electric piano, and violin. You will also get to hear a talk about the stars.
Date&Time: Dec.23 (Holiday), 18:00-19:00
Fee: \1,000
Location: Hamagin Space Science Center (3 min walk from Yokokadai Stn on JR Negishi Line)
Eligibility: Children should be of at least elementary school age. *infants are not allowed.
Limit: 300 people *chosen by lottery.
To Apply: RPP(E,A,N,T, and the number of people in your group *you can apply for up to 5 people.) to: 〒235-0045 Isogo-ku, Yokodai 5-2-1 Hamagin Kodomo Uchu Kagakukan Christmas Concert Kakari *Entries must be received by Dec. 15.
Inquiries: (045) 832-1166 (*J)

Yokohama History Museum has been holding free concerts in its Entrance Hall ever since 1991, and this is the 19th concert. A string band will play popular tunes that families can enjoy.
Date&Time: Dec.25 (Sat), 14:00-15:00
Fee: Free
Location: Yokohama History Museum (5 min walk from Center Kita Stn on Municipal Subway)
To Apply: Please come directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 912-7777 (*J)

①Parent/Child Skating Lesson
Date&Time: Dec.23 (Holiday), 9:00-10:00
Fee: \500 for one person, including the shoes rental fee
Eligibility: A pair of parent and child, who are beginners *The child should be over 4 yrs old, and up to 6th grade in elementary school.
Limit: 200 people *chosen by lottery.
To Apply: RPP(E,A,N,T,G, and state if you have experience in ice skating or not) to 〒221-0824 Kanagawa-ku Hirodai Otamachi 1-1 Kanagawa Skate Rink *Entries must be received by Dec.15.
②Skating Day Festa
On Christmas Day, elementary school children and younger children can skate for free! \400 for skating shoe rental is necessary.
Date&Time: Dec.25 (Sat), 10:00-18:00
Location: Kanagawa Skating Rink (6 min walk from Higashi Kanagawa Stn on JR Negishi Line)
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 321-0847 (*J)

Go to Kanazawa Zoo and get Kanazawa Zoo original calendar for 2011 or a pin of the Kanazawa Zoo mascot character!
Date&Time: Dec.18 (Sat), 19 (Sun), 23 (Holiday), 25 (Sat), 26 (Sun), Jan.2 (Sun), 3 (Mon), from 9:30
Location: At the entrance of Kanazawa Zoo (take a bus from Kanazawa Bunko Stn on Keihin Kyuko Line)
Limit: 150 people *First come, first served.
Fee: Free *Entrance fee of \500 for Adults, \300 for J.H.S. children and \200 for Elem. school children.
Inquiries: (045) 783-9101 (*J)

Santa Claus will be coming to Nogeyama Zoo and give the animals special Christmas meals. Those who attend a guided tour by a zoo keeper will receive a special gift at the end of the tour.
Date&Time: Dec.23 (Holiday), 13:30-/ 14:30-/ 15:30- *100 people/tour will receive a special gift. *Cancelled in case of inclement weather.
Location: Nogeyama Zoo (10 min walk from Keikyu Hinode-cho Stn, or take a Municipal Bus from Sakuragi-cho Stn and get off at Nogeyama Dobutsuen)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the zoo.
Inquiries: (045) 231-1307 (*J)

This event is for both beginners and experienced dancers.
Date&Time: Dec 24 (Fri), 11:00-15:30
Location: Yokohama Bunka Taiikukan (5 min walk from either JR Kannai Stn, South Exit, or Municipal Subway, Isezakichojamachi Stn)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
*Please come in casual clothing and bring shoes for the gym.
Inquiries: (045) 671-5049 (*J)

Join this guided walking tour around Isogo area, and visit shichifukujin, the seven gods of good fortune! (*J)
Date&Time: Jan.4 (Tue); 9:00-13:00 *Cancelled in case of inclement weather.
Meeting Place: Isogo ward office (3 min walk from JR Isogo Stn) *Reception: 9:00-9:30.
*Total of about 8 km walk.
Fee: \500 for Adults \300 for Elem. & J.H.S. student
To Apply: Please go directly to the meeting place.
Inquiries: (045) 671-5049 (*J)