Yokohama Current Events & Activities

Instructors from the Wild Bird Society of Japan will introduce you to the world of bird watching. Beginners and the experienced, adults and children, everyone is invited! In case of rain, there will be a slide show program.
Date&Time: Nov.14 (Sun), 9:00-13:00
Fee: Free
Location: Yokohama Shizen Kansatsu no Mori Shizen Kansatsu Center (Get off at Kanazawa Hakkei Stn on Keikyu Line, take Kanachu Bus to Yokohama Reien Mae. 7 min walk from the bus stop)
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
What to Bring: lunch, drinks, pens and notepads, binoculars and pocket encyclopedias (if you have them). Limited number of binoculars and encyclopedias are available for rent.
Inquiries: (045) 894-7474 (*J)

A vast number of colorful tulips will be in bloom next spring. Be a part of it!
Limit: 50 groups (200 people) *4 persons per group. *Chosen by lottery.
Date&Time: Nov.6 (Sat), 9:30-12:00 *Postponed to Nov.17 in case of rain.
Location: Yokohama Park (5 min walk from Kannai Stn of JR/Municipal Subway)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Send Fax or SP (E, N of all 4 participants, A and T of a representative to:〒231-0041 Naka-ku, Yoshidacho 65 ERVIC Yokohama 9F, Yokohama-shi Midori-no Kyokai. *Entries must be received by Oct.22 (Fri).
Inquiries and Application (045) 309-2224 (*J)

This annual festival features a pottery works exhibition, bazaar and try-out classes of ①“tebineri” (hand forming) ②potter’s wheel ③painting.
Date&Time: Nov.3 (Wed)-Nov.7 (Sun); 10:00-16:00 *Close at 15:00 on the last day.
Location: Yokohama-shi Togei Center in Honmoku Shimin Park (bus from JR Negishi Stn No.7 bus stop to “Makado Shogakko-mae” and 4 min walk from the bus stop)
Fee: ①\1,000 (\500 for 65 yrs and over with Hamatomo-card) ②Free ③\1,000
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
*For pottery classes, you can book it ahead of time or apply at the site on the day of the event. First come, first served. You can book for a class from Oct.20 by phone or Fax.
Inquiries: (045) 623-8904 (*J) Fax (045) 625-9087
http://www.yokohamasitougeicenter.com

A very successful annual event with so many visitors every year, Yokohama International Festa is coming back this year in fall at a new site. This event features international food, crafts, various music and dancers from around the world, games in English, performances and more that people of any age can enjoy. This year, “YOKOHAMA ACOUSTIC FESTIVAL 2010” presented by N.U. is also held at same site on Oct. 17.
Date&Time: Oct.16 (Sat) and Oct.17 (Sun); 10:30-17:00
Location: Zou-no-Hana Park and Hatoba Kaikan (5 min walk from Nihon Odori Stn on Minatomirai Line)
Admission: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the site.
Inquiries: Yokohama NGO Renrakukai (045) 662-6350 (*J)

①Participants wanted for Japanese speech contest
Please prepare a speech to be given in Japanese, up to 5 minutes in length. You may choose your own topic.
Eligibility: Foreign nationals who have lived in Japan for less than 5 years.
Date&Time: Feb.27 (Sun), 2011; 10:30-12:30
Location: Konan Kumin Bunka Center, Himawari no Sato (2 min walk from Kamiooka Stn on Keikyu or Yokohama Municipal Subway)
To Apply: Please contact the Lounge if you would like to have the application form. When you fill in the form, you may fax, mail, or bring it to the Lounge. It should be received by Oct.31 (Sun). *You will be asked to submit your topic and the summary at a later date.
②Information session for entering elementary school
This is an information session for non-Japanese parents who wish to send their children to elementary schools in Japan for the 2011-2012 academic year. We will have a speaker from ME-net, education consultant group for foreigners. The session will be in Japanese. Interpretation is available upon request.
Date&Time: Nov.1 (Mon), 10:00-12:00
Fee: Free
Limit: 30 non-Japanese people *First come, first served.
③Japanese traditional furoshiki wrapping class
After a talk and demonstration of Furoshiki wrapping, there will be time for gathering.
Date&Time: Nov.12 (Fri), 13:00-15:00
Fee: \200
Limit: 25 people *First come, first served.
What to bring: 75x75 cm size of Furoshiki and 45x45 cm size of Bandanna if you have any.
Location: ②&③Konan International Lounge (Yumeooka Office Tower 13F, 2 min walk from Kamiooka Stn)
To Apply: Application starts from Oct.11 (Mon). Call, Fax, or apply at the Lounge.
Inquiries: (045) 848-0990
Fax (045) 848-3669
http://www.mmjp.or.jp/konan-international-lounge/

A great opportunity to meet people over a cup of coffee.
Date&Time: Nov.7 (Sun), 10:30- 12:00
Fee: Free
Location: Aoba International Lounge (1 min walk from Tana Stn on the Tokyu Den-en toshi Line)
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 989-5266
http://home.h00.itscom.net/aobalnge

Together with Kanazawa Ward Office, this festival features guest speakers from the Kyrgyzstan and the Nepal Embassies, Thai style boxing Muay Thai demonstration, Salsa dancing and much more in commemoration of the APEC conference here in Yokohama.
Date&Time: Nov.6 (Sat), 10:00-16:15
Location: Kanazawa Kokaido (Public Hall) (Next to Kanazawa Ward Office/ 12 min walk from Kanazawa Bunko or Kanazawa Hakkei Stn on Keikyu Line)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 786-0531
http://www.kanazawalounge.org

The center will be closed on Oct. 12 (Tue).
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: Oct. 9, 16, and 23 (Sat); 10:00-12:00
Fee: Free
②International Mothers’ Gathering
Date&Time: Oct. 26 (Tue), 10:30-11:30
Fee: Free
③Hello Gathering
Date&Time: Oct.16 (Sat), 15:00-16:30
Fee: Free
Location: Hodogaya International Exchange Center, Iwama Shimin Plaza (2 min walk from Tenno-cho Stn on Sotetsu Line)
Inquiries: (045) 337-0012
http://www.hodogaya-kokusai.com

On October 1, Minami Shimin Katsudo Tabunka Kyosei Lounge (Minami Lounge) opened. Minami Ward is one of the wards in Yokohama with many foreign citizens (third in the city). The new Minami Lounge will serve to help foreign people living in this area.
Hours: 9:00-17:00 (closed on the third Monday of every month, and the year-end/new year holidays)
Telephone Number: (045) 242-0888
Fax Number: (045) 242-0897
Address: 〒232-0024 Yokohamashi Minami-ku Urafune-cho 3-46 Urafune Fukugo Fukushi Shisetsu 10F
Languages: Chinese/everyday, English/Wednesday, Thai/Thursday, Tagalog/Friday

Suffer from a continuous cough or respiratory congestion, and/or pain in the respiratory region but never had a chance for a checkup? Are you concerned for your health? Here is your chance. Interpretation is available in English and Chinese etc. No appointment necessary.
Date&Time: Oct. 17 (Sun), 14:00-17:00
Location: Chinatown, Yokohama Overseas Chinese Christ Church (Naka-ku, Yamashitacho 82-8, 3 min walk from Motomachi-Chukagai Stn on Minatomirai Line)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: ①Kenko Fukushi-kyoku, Kenko Anzen-ka (Health Safety Division, Health and Social Welfare Bureau) (045) 671-2462 (*J) Fax (045) 664-7296 Email: kf-kekkaku@city.yokohama.jp
②Minatomachi Clinic (045) 453-3673 Fax (045) 441-0747 (English/Japanese)
③Yokohama Overseas Chinese Christ Church (045) 641-3877 (Chinese)