Yokohama Current Events & Activities

Let’s take a walk through the woods of Yato. You may be able to see fireflies!
Date: Jun.13 (Sat), 17:00-20:30
Meeting Place: Tsurugamine Stn of Sotetsu Line. There will be a person waiting with a sign.
Fee: \600
To Apply: Please go directly to the meeting place.
Inquiries: (045) 671-5049 (*J)

This exhibition seeks works of art from children. Approx. 3000 artworks will be displayed.
Exhibition Dates&Time:
Jul.29 (Wed)-Aug.3 (Mon)
10:00-17:45
Location: Yokohama Civic Art Gallery (Yokohama Shimin Gallery)(1 min walk from JR Kannai Stn, or 5 min walk from Isezaki Choja Machi Stn one the Municipal Subway)
Eligibility: Children under 12 years old, who live or go to school in Yokohama.
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please bring submissions to the Gallery between Jul.17 (Fri)-Jul.18 (Sat) 10:00-16:00
Inquiries: (045) 224-7920 (*J)

Enjoy short animated films from countries such as Mongolia, America, Japan, Romania, and Denmark.
Date&Time: Jul.27 (Mon) 10:00-12:00/14:00-16:00;
Jul.28 (Tue) 10:00-12:00/
14:00-16:00
Location: Kyoiku Bunka Hall (2F of Yokohama-shi Kyoiku Bunka Center) (South Exit of Kannai Stn., JR Negishi Line)
Eligibility: Children under 12 years old who live or go to school in Yokohama, and their　guardians.
Limit: 500 people per showing, chosen by lottery
Fee: Free
To Apply: RPP (E,A,N) to:
〒231-0031 Naka-ku Bandai-cho 1-1 Kyoiku Iinkai Jimukyoku Joho Kyoiku-ka
Applications must be postmarked by Jun.30.
Inquiries: (045)671-3734 (J*)

Celebrating the Umi Festa Yokohama, this very popular 2008 animated film by Hayao Miyazaki will be screened. There will also be a video discussing the coastal shipping industry.
Date&Time: Jul.19 (Sun)-Jul.20 (holiday)
11:00-, 13:45-, 16:30-
Location: Aka Renga Soko 1 gokan, 3F Hall (10 min walk from Nihon Odori Stn on the Minatomirai Line)
Limit: 250 per lottery
Eligibility: Children must be accompanied by adults.
Fee: Free
To Apply: SP (E,Time,A,N,T,G and the number of people)to:
〒220-6007 Nishi-ku Minatomirai 2-3-1 Queen’s Tower A712 OffSide Joeikai Jimukyoku
*Applications must be received by Jun.30.
Inquiries: (045) 650-7850 (J*)

① Let’s Make a Keleidoscope-Using Marbles
Tickets for this activity will be sold beginning at 9:30AM on the day of the event.
Date&Time: Jul.5 (Sun), Jul.28 (Tue), Jul.29 (Wed), Jul.30 (Thu) 10:00-15:00
Limit: 300 people per day
Eligibility: Elementary and junior high school students
② Make a Boomerang
Using cardboard paper, make a three-winged boomerang!
Tickets for this activity will be sold beginning at 9:30AM on the day of the event.
Date&Time: Jun.28 (Sun)
10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00
Limit: 20 people per session
Eligibility: Elementary school children
③ Tanabata Family Planetarium Program
Tanabata is a Japanese star festival. This special planetarium program is enjoyable for both adults and very small children.
50 chosen wishes will be displayed on the planetarium screen!
Date&Time: Jul.4 (Sat) 17:30-18:15
Limit: 300 people chosen by lottery
Eligibility: Children over 4 years old up to elementary schoolage, and their guardians
To Apply:
①&②Please come directly to the location.
③RPP (E,A,N,T, and the number of people-up to 5 people) Please also write your wish –up to 20 words in Japanese including your name. Send it to:
〒235-0045 Isogo-ku Yokodai 5-2-1 Hamagin Kodomo Uchu Kagakukan
Applications must be received by Jun.20.
Fee: ①\200 ②\100
Admission is \400 for adults, \200 for elementary and junior high students ③\600 for adults, \300 for elementary school children.
Location: Hamagin Kodomo Uchu Kagakukan (Hamagin Space Science Center) (3 min walk from Yokodai Stn on the JR Negishi Line)
Inquiries: (045) 832-1166 (*J)

ITTO (The International Tropical Timber Organization) is hosting this worldwide environmental education program to let children know about the importance of tropical forest conservation. Simultaneous interpretation is available in seven languages. Eco bag and book coupon will be provided to the participating students.
Date&Time: Jul.10 (Fri) 17:30-20:30
Fee: Free
Location: Pacifico Yokohama Conference Center (3 min walk from Minatomirai Stn on the Minatomirai Line)
Limit: 200 people *first come, first served.
To Apply: Please contact via the ITTO website: http://ittomail.jp/form1/registration.html
Or fax or e-mail. Please write your name, address, telephone, school name, office, and your e-mail address. *Only those get a notice from ITTO could attend this conference.
Inquiries and Applications:
Tel: (045) 223-1110
Fax: (045) 223-1111
E-mail: sakaguchi@itto.or.jp

Do you have a hard time communicating in Japanese? If you want to study Japanese in a casual setting, Midoriku Shimin Katsudo Shien Center (Midori-ward Citizen Activity Support Center) is the place! Practice your Japanese conversation skills with volunteers – of course, coffee is also available! There are books and brochures in Japanese, as well as a number of other languages. Volunteers are also available to help if you are just looking for information about the area, or need directions to another facility.
Date&Time: Every 2nd and 4th Sunday; 13:00-15:00
(This year’s schedule: Jun.14, Jun.28, Jul.12, Jul.26, Aug.9, Aug.23, Sep.13, Sep.27, Oct.11, Oct.25, Nov.8, Nov.22, Dec.13)
Location: Midoriku Shimin Katsudo Shien Center (Midori-ward Citizen Activity Support Center) (5min walk from Nakayama Stn on the JR Yokohama Line)
Fee: Free *Coffee is available:　\50
To Apply: Go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 938-0631

Etegami are handmade seasonal greeting cards with original drawings or paintings. All you need to bring is a washcloth and a container to wash your paintbrush.
Date&Time: Jul.17 (Fri) 13:00-15:00
Fee: \600
Limit: 30 people (15 non-Japanese, 15 Japanese), first come first served
Location: Konan International Lounge (Yumeooka Office Tower 13F, Kamiooka Stn on the Keikyu Line or Municipal Subway)
To Apply: From Jun.11 (Thu), please telephone, fax, or come to the Lounge directly.
Inquiries and Applications:
Tel: (045) 848-0990
Fax: (045) 848-3669

①Consultation on Education for Foreign Residents
Would you like to consult with specialists on education matters for your child(ren). Here is the chance.
Date&Time: First Sunday of the month, 10:00-14:00
Fee: Free
②Children’s Study Meet-up
Let’s study together with teachers and volunteers!
Eligibility: Children of foreign nationality
Date&Time: Every Saturday 10:00-12:00
Fee: Free
③”Hello Gathering”
Enjoy having a chat with people from various countries over a cup of tea.
Date&Time: Jun.20 (Sat)
15:00-16:30
Fee: Free
④International Cultural Exchange Programs
1. Lecture on West Africa
Date&Time: Jun.7 (Sun) 10:00-11:30
2.Making a bag out of Japanese cloth
Date&Time: Jun.28 (Sun) 10:00-12:00
Location: Iwama Shimin Plaza,
(2 min walk from Tenno-cho Stn on the Sotetsu Line)
Inquiries: (045) 337-0012

Meet and chat with the Mayor over a curry lunch.
Eligibility: Group of 5-10 people who live, work, or attend school in Yokohama. *Chosen by lottery.
Date&Time: Jul.13 (Mon), Aug.24 (Mon), Sep.14 (Mon); 12:00-12:50
Location: City Hall　(near Kannai Stn)
Fee: ￥700
To Apply: SP (E,A, N, T, Fax number, Name/Profile of your group, date you would like to attend, the number and names who will attend, and theme/issue your group would like to address) to　〒231-0017 Naka-ku, Minato-cho 1-1, Shimin Katsuryoku Suisin Kyoku Kocho Sodan Ka (Civic Engagement Promotion Bureau, Public Hearing and Consultation Division) *Fax/Email also acceptable. *Entries must be received by May 22.
Application&Inquiries:
(045) 671-2333(*J)
Fax (045) 212-0911, Email:kouchou3@city.yokohama.jp