Yokohama Current Events & Activities

This tour allows participants to experience:
14:00-16:30: Observing nature and the water bugs in the Shiroyama-cho area, Yokohama’s water source
16:30-18:00: Learning how to protect nature and experience charcoal making
19:00-20:30: Watching the Johoku Satoyama Festival and viewing fireflies
Date&Time:
Jun.20 (Sat) 12:00-22:00
Fee: \1500 (includes dinner)
Limit: 40 people chosen by lottery
Eligibility: People who live or work in Yokohama
Meeting Place: Kusunoki Hiroba (JR Keihin Tohoku Line, Kannai Stn, South Exit)
Application Period: May 1-31
To Apply: RPP (E, A of the leader, N of all the members of your group, T of the leader) You may apply for up to 4 persons in 1 postcard. Send it to: 〒231-0017 Naka-ku, Minato-cho 1-1, Yokohama-shi Suido-kyoku Service Suishin-ka
Inquiries: (045) 671-3084(*J)

Date&Time: May 14 (Thu) 10:00-15:00 (In case of rain, it will be postponed to May 28.)
Fee: Free
Location: Shin Yokohama Koen Toteki Renshujo (7 min walk from Kozukue Stn of JR Yokohama Line)
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 671-5049(*J)

Learn folk dancing from around the world! Beginners can also come and enjoy this program.
Date&Time:
Jun.6 (Sat) 13:00-16:00
Fee: \1,000
Location: Minami Sports Center (3 min walk from Gumyoji Stn of Municipal Subway)
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 671-5049(*J)

International communication and exchange through cooking! The menu this time is:
Fried spring rolls, cooked salad with carrots and cucumbers, macaroni soup.
Date&Time: Jun.23 (Tue) 9:30-12:00
Location: 10F, Cooking Room, of Yumeooka Office Tower (Near Kamiooka Stn of Subway/Keikyu Line)　
Fee: \1,000 (Please pay when you apply.)
Limit: 30 people, first come first served
What to Bring: Apron, washcloth, container to bring food home
To Apply: Please come to Konan International Lounge (13F of the Tower) to apply. Entries are accepted from May 11 (Mon).
Inquiries: (045) 848-0990

①Tea Ceremony and the Sound of Koto
Let’s experience the Japanese traditional tea ceremony while you enjoy the background music of Koto, a Japanese harp.
Date&Time: May 31 (Sun) 10:30-12:00
Limit: 30 people, first come first served
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the Lounge.
②Housing Consultation for Foreign Residents Free consultation for finding apartments and any other questions
regarding housing for foreign residents
Date&Time: May 16 (Sat) 12:00-16:00
To Apply: Please go directly to the Lounge.
Location : Kohoku International Lounge (8 min walk from Kikuna Stn. of Tokyu Toyoko Line)
Inquiries: (045) 430-5670

①Holidays for May: May 11 (Mon) and May 15 (Mon)
②Consultation on Education for Foreign Residents
Would you like to consult with specialists on education matters for your child. Here is your chance.
Date&Time: First Sunday of the month, 10:00-14:00
Fee: Free
③Children’s Study Meet-up
Let’s study together with teachers and volunteers!
Eligibility: Children of foreign nationality
Date&Time: Every Sat., 10:00-12:00
Fee: Free
④Hello Gathering
Enjoy having a chat with people from various countries over a cup of tea.
Date&Time: May 16 (Sat) 15:00-16:30
⑤International Mothers’ Gathering
Come with your kid(s) and make friends with other foreign moms.
Date&Time: May 12 (Tue), May 26 (Tue)　10:30-12:00
Location: Iwama Shimin Plaza (3 min walk from Tenno-cho Stn of Sotetsu Line)
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 337-0012

Aqua-exercises wil work on stretching the respiratory muscles and focus on breathing all of which is known to be effective for children with asthma.
Limit: 15 people *Chosen by lottery.
Eligibility: 1st throught 3rd grade Elementary school children living in Yokohama, and who suffer from asthma.
Date&Time: Every Friday (total of 9 times) from Jun.5 –Jul.31; 16:00-18:00 *Until 17:30 on Jun.5
Location: Mu・U21 Azamino (bus from Azamino Stn, either on the municipal subway or Tokyu Denentoshi-Line, to ”Azamino Danchi” bus stop
Fee: Free
To Apply: SP (E,A,N, T, and G) to:〒231-0017 Naka-ku, Minato-cho 1-1 Kenko Fukushi-Kyoku Hoken Seisaku-ka *Entries must be received by Apr.24.
Inquiries: (045)671-2482(*J) Fax (045)663-4469

Get on board and enjoy a view of the City of Yokohama from the sea.
Date&Time:
“Takashima”
Jun.1 (Mon) A: 10:00-11:00/B: 11:30-12:30/C: 13:30-14:30/D: 15:00-16:00
Jun.2 (Tue) E: 10:00-11:00/F: 11:30-12:30/G: 13:30-14:30/H: 15:00-16:00
“Hamadori”
Jun.1 (Mon) I: 13:00-14:00/J: 14:30-15:30　/K: 18:00-19:00
*Cancelled in case of inclement weather
Location: Rinko Park Pukari Pier (10 min from Minato Mirai Stn of Minatomirai Line)
Limit: “Takashima” Jun.1 (Mon) 50 peoples×4 trips total of 200/ Jun.2 (Tue) 50 peoples×4 trips total of 200, “Hamadori” Jun.1 (Mon) 90 peoples×3 trips total of 270
*Chosen by lottery
Eligibility: Yokohama citizens. Elementary school children and younger must be accompanied by adult.
Fee: Free
To Apply: RPP (E, Course(A-K),　A, N, T, and G) to〒231-0012 Naka-ku Aioi-cho 1-18 Konan Bldg 2F B, Yokohama Kaikosai Jikko Iinkai “Takashima” “Hamadori” Josen-kai *Entries must be received by Apr.30.
Inquiries: (045)212-5511(*J) Fax (045)212-5510

As one of the commemorative projects for the 150th Anniversary of the Port Opening, the Yokohama Marine Museum will reopen Apr.24, renamed the “Yokohama Minato (Port) Museum”. The 150-year history of the Yokohama Port will be on permanent display as part of the new “History” and “Rediscovery” permanent exhibitions.
Date& Time: Open at 12:00 noon on Apr.24.
Location: Yokohama Minato Museum (5min walk from Sakuragi-cho Stn, either of municipal subway or JR, or 5min walk from Minato-mirai Stn of Minato mirai Line)
Fee: For admission for both Yokohama Minato Museum and Nippon Maru ￥600 Adult ￥300 Child
To Apply: Please go directly to the location
Inquiries: (045)221-0280(*J) Fax (045)221-0277

All of the 18 Yokohama Municipal Libraries will celebrate the 150th port-opening anniversary by having panel exhibitions, lectures, and storytelling events.
Date&Time: Apr.1 (Wed)-Jun.30 (Tue)
Location: All 18 Municipal Libraries
Please look up the locations of the libraries on the Yokohama Living Guide Website.
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 262-7334 (*J)