Yokohama Current Events & Activities

YOKE Information Corner offers services in the following languages on the days and times indicated below. Schedule may be subject to change without advance notice.
Monday through Friday 10:00-16:30 (lunch break from 11:30-12:30)
English, Spanish, Chinese
Second Saturdays
Chinese and Spanish
10:00-12:30
Fourth Saturdays
English and Spanish
10:00-12:30
We are closed on Sundays and holidays.
We also provide free consultation for those who need legal advice/special consultation by specialists:
1. Administrative Consultation
Consultation on matters such as visas, period of stay, international marriages, and inviting your family to live in Japan.
First Thursday of the month 13:00-16:00
Please apply in advance.
2. Legal Affairs
We collaborate with the citizens’ consultation room to answer your questions. Please contact us for further information. Please apply in advance
3. Consultation on Education
We coordinate with Tabunka Kyousei Kyoiku Network (ME-net) to provide information regarding education for foreign nationals (prior application is preferred)
Second Saturdays: 10:00-12:30
Spanish and Chinese
Fourth Saturdays: 10:00-12:30 Spanish and English
Application and Inquiries:
(045) 222-1209
http://www.yoke.or.jp

A memorial tree will be given to you to commemorate your special event. Won’t you like to apply for one to remember that special day?
Eligibility: Yokohama Citizens who would like to commemorate a special event (birth, entrance to nursery school, kindergarten and elementary school, new Yokohama citizen, employment, marriage, special wedding anniversary, longevity, new house etc)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Apply at Information Services Section (Koho-Sodan-kakari) at your local Ward Office. Application forms are available at the Information Services Section (Koho-Sodan-kakari) at your local Ward Office, Office of Public Information Access (1F of City Hall) or Environmental Planning Bureau, Yokohama Greenery Promotion Affair Division. *You may also apply at the website below (*J)
https://ds-info.city.yokohama.lg.jp/recept/form.rbz?cd=365
Inquiries: (045)671-3447(*J)

①One-day free skating for kids ②Free Skating class for novices
Eligibility: ①elementary school students and under ②novice
Date&Time: July 20 (holiday), ①10:00-18:00 ②30min class, 11:00/14:00
Location: Kanagawa Skate Rink (5min walk from JR Higashi-Kanagawa Stn)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045)321-0847(*J)

It doesn’t matter if you are a professional or amateur musician, participate and have your own concert on the street. The many concerts by mainly Yokohama citizens are going to be held on the long Nihon Odori (Street) at the same time!
Date&Time: Sep.5 (Sat), Sep.13 (Sun), Sep.26 (Sat), and Sep.27 (Sun); 13:00-17:00
Location: Nihon Odori and Zo-no-Hana (Elephant’s trunck) Park (a min walk from Nihon Odori Stn, Minatomirai Line)
Fee: Free
To Apply: See the application form for details.　An application form is available at music facilities within City of Yokohama or at any public facilities like the ward office. *Chosen by screening.
Application Period: Jun.29-Jul.31
Inquiries: ARCSHIP (045)243-2247(*J)
Fax (045)243-2297

Come and watch “World Sports Summit for Children in Yokohama”. Children from all over the world will exchange their opinions on environmental issues and world peace, and then assemble them into a proposal. You may also meet the participants over a buffet lunch!
Eligibility: Students between 4th and 9th grade, and who also participate in a sport.
Limit: 100 people chosen by lottery
Date&Time: Aug.21(Fri); 9:00-17:00
Location: Conference Center, Pacifico Yokohama (3 min walk from Minatomirai Stn on the Minatomirai Line)
Fee: Free (Lunch included) *Lunch not included for guardians (Lunch can be ordered and offered at a place different from buffet lunch reception. *Fee applies)
To Apply: RPP(A,N,T, the name of school, and grade of representative , the name of participants, A,N, T of guardian) to:〒231-0015 Naka-Ku, Ogami-cho 6-81, Nissei Ogami-cho Bldg 1F “ World Sports Summit for Children in Yokohama” Kanransha-boshu *Up to 5 people/apply *Entries must be postmarked by Jul.20. *The lottery winner will be notified by Aug.10. * If you would like to apply as a group with more than 11 people, please inquire by phone first.
Inquiries: (045)640-5539 (*J)

Come and enjoy! There will be a concert performed by the Yokohama City Fire Band, a ladder truck ride, and a short play about children’s safety and criminal prevention. There also will be a police car and fire truck on display, along with booths provided by Yokohama City businesses.
Date&Time: Aug.1 (Sat), 10:00-16:00 * There may be changes pending the weather. * Cancelled in case of inclement weather.
Location: Yokohama Shimin Bosai Center (Disaster Prevention Center) (10min walk from west exit of Yokohama Stn)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045)334-6484 or (045) 312-0119(*J)

There are so many events going on so come and join us!
①Early morning Lotus flower viewing: See lotus flowers on display, watch how lotus thread is extracted from the blossoms, or assemble lotus flower masks.
Date&Time: Sat. Sun. and holidays in July, 2009; 6:00am- ②Exhibition of Japanese morning glories: Featuring a display of about 300 pots of Japanese morning glories.
Date&Time: Jul.29 (Wed) - Aug.2 (Sun): 9:00-16:30
③Commemorating of 150th Anniversary of Port Opening: All of Yokohama’s 17 historic
buildings will be open to the public.
Date&Time: Aug.1 (Sat) - Aug.16 (Sun): 9:00-16:30
④Extended hour during the summer: Enjoy a walk at dusk. A discounted entrance fee will be offered after 16:30
Date&Time: Aug.1 (Sat) - Aug.16 (Sun): 9:00-19:30
⑤ Commemorating of 150th Anniversary of Port Opening: A walk from Yamashita Park to Sankeien. There will be a gift waiting for you at the goal.
Date&Time: Aug.9 (Sun); 16:00-
Eligibility: ⑤Elementary school children and under must be accompanied by guardians.
Location: ①～④Sankeien Garden (bus from JR Negishi Stn to “Honmoku” bus stop )
⑤Rinko Park ～Yamashita Park ～ Sankeien Garden
Fee: ￥500 for entrance fee
To Apply: Go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045)621-0634/5(*J)

For Hamakko and out-of-towners alike! (Interpreters available). Get to know Yokohama! The guided tour will start from either JR Sakuragicho, Kannai, or Ishikawacho Stn or from Y 150 Red Brick site. *Interpreters are available for the following languages: English, Chinese, or Hangul.
Period: -Sep.27 (Sun)
Fee: ￥500/person
To Apply: Various tours and date are available. For the details, call Yokohama Convention Bureau at 045-221-2102 * Please make a reservation the day before you wish to participate.

A walking-exploring tour through the modern architecture of Yokohama City, sponsored by the Museum of Yokohama Urban History. Begin at the Kanagawa Prefectural Museum of Cultural History, and walk to Zou-no Hana Park. Sites regularly not open to the public will be specially on display for this tour. *Tours will be conducted in Japanese.
Limit: 5 groups/tour
Eligibility: Elementary school or Jr. High school students and their guardians
Date&Time: Aug.2 (Sun) and Aug.23 (Sun); 9:00-12:00
Place: Yokohama Toshi Hatten Kinenkan, Museum of Yokohama Urban History. (From Nihon Odori Stn on the Minatomirai Line)
Fee: ￥800 Adult ￥400 Child
To Apply: RPP(A,N,T,G, Date, and the name of people who will attend and child’ s grade)to :〒231-0021 Naka-ku, Nihon Odori12 Museum of Yokohama Urban History.　*Email also acceptable *Entries must be postmarked by July 17.
Inquiries: (045) 663-2424(*J) Email:info@tohatsu.city.yokohama.jp

Come and try out traditional Japanese summer dance, Bon Odori.
Eligibility: Novice
Date&Time: Aug.2(Sun); 16:00-19:00 *Cancelled in case of rain
Location: Red Brick Park B (6min walk from Bashamichi or Nihon Odori Stn on the Minatomirai Line)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Go directly to the site.
Inquiries: (045) 671-5049(*J)