Yokohama Current Events & Activities

①Children’s Study Meet-Up
Let’s study together with teachers and volunteers.
Eligibility: Elementary and junior high school children of foreign nationalities
Date&Time: Sep. 11, 18, 25, and Oct. 2 (Saturdays); 10:00-12:00
Fee: Free
②International Mothers’ Gathering
A great opportunity for meeting other mothers and making new friends
Date&Time: Sep.14, 28, Oct. 5 (Tuesdays); 10:30-11:30
Fee: Free
③Hello Gathering
Enjoy having a chat with people from various countries over a cup of tea.
Date&Time: Sep.18 (Sat), 15:00-16:30
Fee: Free
④Lecture on International Understanding: Learning about Thai Culture
Over a cup of tea and sweets, learn about things like differences between how men and women talk, about lucky colors according to birthdays, and about guardian gods in Thailand.
Date&Time: Sep.12 (Sun), 10:00-11:30
Fee: \500
Limit: 30 people
⑤Learn about Countries Participating in APEC
Celebrating the APEC conference in Yokohama, five lecturers from participating countries will be talking about their countries’ food and culture.
Date&Time: Sep.26 (Sun), 10:00-13:00
Fee: \500
Limit: 20 people
Location: ①-④Iwama Shimin Plaza (2 min walk from Tenno-cho Stn on Sotetsu Line) ⑤Hodogaya Chiku Center Cooking Room
Inquiries and Applications: (045) 337-0012

A great opportunity to meet people over a cup of coffee. People from various countries are welcome!
Date&Time: Oct.3 (Sun), 10:30-12:00
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Location: Aoba International Lounge, Aoba-ku Kumin Koryu Center, Tana Station (1 min walk from Tana Stn on Tokyu Den-en-Toshi Line)
Inquiries: (045) 989-5266

It has been 10 years since the opening of Kohoku International Lounge. Commemorating this special occasion, there will be various booths and shows, starting with Kohoku symphony orchestra.
Date&Time: Sep.26 (Sun), 10:00-16:30
Location: Kohoku International Lounge (8 min walk from either JR or Toyoko Line, Kikuna Stn)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 430-5670

Guidance will provide all the necessary details concerning matriculation at Kanagawa Prefecture high schools (e.g. specialized high school entrance examination system, scholarships, set limit, etc.) Interpretative service in English, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, and Tagalog are available.
Dates, Times and Location:
①Sep.20 (Holiday), 13:00-16:00 Sagamihara Int’l Exchange Lounge (3 min walk from Fuchinobe Stn on JR Yokohama Line)
②Sep.23 (Holiday), 13:00-16:00 Kanagawa Kenmin Center 2F (5 min walk from the west exit of JR Yokohama Stn)
③Sep.26 (Sun), 13:00-16:00 Icho Shogakko Community House (15 min walk from Kozashibuya Stn on Odakyu Enoshima Line)
④Oct.11 (Holiday), 13:00-16:00 Atsugi Young Community Center (3 min walk from Hon Atsugi Stn on Odakyu Line)
⑤Oct.17 (Sun), 13:00-16:00 Hiratsuka Shimin Katsudo Center (3 min walk from Hiratsuka Stn on JR Tokaido Line)
Eligibility: 1st through 3rd year junior high school students, graduates, families, teachers, and supporters
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the locations. (Reservation required a week before for interpretative service in Vietnamese, Cambodian, Lao, Korean, and Thai)
Inquiries: (050) 1512-0783
E-mail: me-net@nexyzbb.ne.jp

It doesn’t matter if you are a foreigner, disabled, or have never played tennis before, come and join us at this barrier-free-tennis festival.
Date&Time: Sep.12 (Sun); 10:00-16:00
Location: Shimizugaoka Park Gymnasium (15 min walk from Minamioota or Idogaya on Keikyu Line or bus from JR Hodogaya Stn)
Fee: Free
Inquiries: For more detail, visit www.BLACKSOX.jp (English available)
(090) 8683-9609 Fax (045) 423-0977 Email: mail@blacksox.jp (indicate “Blacksox” on the title)

Suicide Prevention week is at the beginning of September. 3 spots are open for psychologically depressed people and 6 spots for people who are having difficulties with multiple debts. *Consultation will be in Japanese.
Date&Time: Sep.9 (Thu), 10 (Fri), 13 (Mon), 16 (Thu); 13:00-16:00
Location: Shiyakusho (Yokohama City Office) Shimin Sodan-Shitsu (2 min walk from JR Kannai Stn)
To Apply: From Aug. 16, please call or come directly to Shimin-kyoku Kocho Sodan-ka to apply.
Applications and Inquiries: (045) 671- 2306 (*J)

Tokutei Kenko Shinsa (Health Check-up for Specific Purpose) is going to be offered for adults between the ages of 40 to 74, who received National Health Insurance benefits before April 1.
There are check-ups for high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, and other adult diseases, and there will be support to improve the symptoms or advice to prevent such problems. Tickets, questionnaires, and a list of facilities are sent to eligible people twice this year. The first set was sent in May, to those born between April and November, and the second set will be sent at the beginning of August, for birthdates between December and March.
Fee: \1,200 (if you are exempt from city-tax in 2009, then the fee is \400.)
To Apply: Make an appointment ahead of time at the facility of your choice, selected from the list provided; you must bring the check-up ticket, the questionnaire and your most recent National Health Insurance Certificate.
Inquiries: Tokutei Kenshin Dial (045) 664-2606 (*J)

In Aoba-ku, a new special nursing-care home will be open in February, 2011. There will be a lottery held. The units are available for those with certified nursing care levels 1 to 5. Payment of 10% of the nursing care cost and a few other costs are required. Notices will be sent after October, to those who win the lottery.
To Apply: Between Aug.2 (Mon) and Sep.17 (Fri), please mail the application form available from each Ward’s Health&Welfare Centers or from the local Care Plaza. Send them to: 〒233-0002 Konan-ku Kamiooka Nishi 1-6-1 Yumeooka Office Tower 10F Tokubetsu Yogo Rojin Home Nyusho Uketsuke Center *Applications must be received by Sep.17 (Fri).
Inquiries: (045) 671-2408 (*J)

Openings are for mothers of fatherless families who would like to start working as soon as possible, or for welfare recipients. There are 15 openings for ①The General Training Course and 20 openings for ②Computer Aided Design (CAD) Course.
Dates: ①Oct.13-Nov.17 ②Oct.13-Mar.22, 2011 *Briefing prior to the application will be held on Aug.26 (Thu), at 10:00 and 13:30.
Location: Yokohama-shi Chuo Shokugyo Kunren-ko (walk from JR Ishikawa-cho Stn)
Fee: The classes are free. *Textbooks and other materials cost from \8,000 to \30,000
To Apply: Please pick up the application form available at Hello Work from Aug.16.
Application Period: Sep.6 (Mon)-Sep.17 (Fri).
Inquiries: (045) 664-6825 (*J)

This event allows you to experience evacuation practice during a concert. After enjoying listening to music by the Yokohama Fire Band, the audience and the musicians will all participate in a fire drill.
Date&Time: Sep.21 (Tue), 10:30-12:00
Location: Minatomirai Dai Hall (3 min walk from Minatomirai Stn on Minatomirai Line)
Eligibility: Everyone is welcome, but children need to be of at least school age.
Limit: 500 people *Chosen by lottery.
Fee: Free
Application Period: Aug.1-Sep.3
To Apply: RPP(E,N,A,T,) to: 〒220-0012 Nishi-ku 2-3-6 Yokohama Minatomirai Hall.
*You can apply for up to 5 persons in one postcard.
*Entries must be postmarked by Sep.3.
Inquiries: (045) 682-2020 (*J)