Yokohama Current Events & Activities

In this 9-day course, you will learn:
Basic computer operations:
Word (making name cards, postcards and flyers),
Excel (making household accounts book and name list),
Introduction to the internet:
Please bring your own computers if you wish to practice with your own computer.
Date&Time of the Orientation Session: May 7, 13:30-14:00
Date&Time: May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9, 13:30-15:00
Fee: \3,000 for the entire course
Eligibility: Foreign nationals who can read Hiragana and Katakana.
To Apply: Please either come to the Lounge, or phone to apply; we wil need your name, ward of residence, contact numbers, country of origin, and notify us whether you plan to bring your own computer.
Application Period: between Apr.20-May 6.
Location: Konan International Lounge (Yumeooka Office Tower 13F, Kamiooka Stn of Keikyu Line or Municipal Subway)
Inquiries: (045)848-0990

Free consultation, in person or by phone, for guardians of non-Japanese students. Any inquiries regarding the Japanese school system, education, preparation for entrance exams, and school life in general, may be discussed.
Dates&Languages: Apr.11 (Sat), Spanish and Chinese
Apr.25 (Sat)
Spanish and English
Time: 10:00-12:30
Location: Yokohama-shi Kokusai Koryu Kyuokai(YOKE) (3 min walk from Minatomirai Stn of Minatomirai Line)
Consultation: (045) 222-1209

Food from around the world, children’s games, entertainment, etc.
FREE entrance, Rain or Shine
Date&Time: Apr.29 (holiday) 10:00-16:00
Location: 83 Yamate-cho, Naka-ku (A 7min walk from Motomachi-Chukagai Stn of Minatomirai Line)

Food and drinks from more than 17 countries, Entertainment, vendors, children’s arcade, etc.
Date&Time: May 3 (Sun), 10:00-16:00
Location: 258 Yamate-cho, Naka-ku (A 5min walk from Motomachi-Chukagai Stn of Minatomirai Line)

Female Goodwill Ambassadors are wanted for participation in promotional activities and events for the Port Opening Festival. Goodwill Ambassadors will be asked to do the following:
①Promotional Activities
From the beginning of May until the end of the festival, go to various places to promote for the Port Opening Festival, mainly on weekends and holidays.
②At Port Opening Festival (June 1-2)
Work as one of the staff members (i.e. Information desk help, etc.)
③Radio and TV correspondence/ Interviews with magazines etc
Limit: 25 people *Chosen by screening
Eligibility: Female 18yrs. and above (no high school students)
Date: Sat. Sun. and Holiday between Apr.29 and Jun.2. Total of 17days
Location: Various places in City of Yokohama (Department stores, amusement parks, train stations, etc.)
*\1,000/day is paid for　transportation fee
*Uniform provided
To Apply: Send CV (with E, A, N, T, G, Occupation, and reasons of your applying) and picture (5 cm ×5cm) to 〒231-0012 Naka-ku, Aioi-cho 1-18 Konan Bldg 2F-B
Yokohama Kaikosai Jikkou Iinkai “Kaikosai Shinzen Taishi Oubo kakari” *CV must be received by Mar.31
Inquiries: (045)212-5511(*J) Fax (045)212-5510

Volunteers are wanted for various events at the 28th Port Opening Festival.
Limit: 100 people/ day *Chosen by screening
Eligibility: Since all the activities are being held outside, applicants 18yrs and older who are healthy and energetic. Must be able to attend meetings in early May. (date and location undecided)
Date&Time: Jun.1 (Mon) and Jun.2 (Tue) ;8:00-17:00 *Time will depend on event.
*Cancelled in case of inclement weather.
Location: MM21 Area, Rinko Park and the Area around.
*Location will depend on event.
(Rinko Park: 3min walk from Minato mirai Stn. of Minato mirai Line)
Wage: No wage but lunch and uniforms (T-shirt) will be provided. Event insurance will be provided at no personal cost.
To Apply: Send RPP ( A, N ,T, G, X, and day time contact number) to〒231-0012 Naka-ku, Aioi-cho 1-18 Konan Bldg 2F-B *Entries must be postmarked by Apr. 30.
Inquiries: Inquiries: (045)212-5511(*J) Fax (045)212-5510

Nippon maru will hold a renewal opening on Mar.31 as one of the commemorative projects for the 150th Anniversary of the Port Opening.
Explanation panels are being refurbished, celebrating Nippon Maru’s history and detailing life aboard the ship.
Date&Time: Re-Open on Mar.31(Tue); 10:00-17:00
Location: Nippon Maru Memorial Park (5 min walk from Sakuragicho Stn or Minatomirai Stn)
Fee: For admission \400 Adult \200 Child
To Apply: Please go directly to the location
Inquiries: (045)221-0280(*J)

A panel of judges who will mark the performance of “The 57th Yokohama
Parade”
Limit: 5people　
*Chosen by lottery
Eligibility: Those who are:
*18yrs old and over at the time of Apr.1, 2009 and
*Have no relation to participating group(s)
*Able to attend a meeting on Apr.18 (Sat); from 13:00
Date&Time: May 3(holiday); 10:45-16:30 *In case of inclement weather, will be postponed to May 4.
Location: Red Brick Warehouse
(6 min from Nihon Odori Stn of Minatomirai Line)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Send SP (E, A, N, T, and G) to〒231-8799 Yokohama Minato Yubinkyoku(Post Office), Kokusai Kaso Gyoretsu Jikkou Iinkai *Entries must be postmarked by Mar.31.　
*Invitation cards will be sent to the winners the beginning of April.
Inquiries: (045)671-7423(*J) Fax (045)671-7410

Kanazawa Zoo is celebrating its opening anniversary. During this time, admission is free, and there are special programs such as exploring the nests and the dens of animals.
Date&Time: Mar.20 (Fri/Holiday)-Mar.22 (Sun)
Location: Kanazawa Zoo (From Keikyu Kanazawa Bunko Stn, take a bus and get off at Natsuyama Sakaue. On weekends and holidays, there is a direct bus to the Zoo from Kanazawa Bunko Stn.)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 783-9101 (*J)

This is a month to think about the endangered species through programs such as:
*Campaign to prevent smuggling of rare turtles
*Panel exhibition of endangered Siberian Tigers
*Picture-story shows and puppet shows on the weekends
Date&Time: Mar.24 (Tue)-Apr. 19 (Sun) 9:30-16:30
To Apply: Please go directly to the location
Location: Nogeyama Zoo (10 min walk from Keikyu Hinode-cho Stn, or take a Municipal Bus from Sakuragi-cho Stn and get off at Nogeyama Dobutsuen)
Fee: Free
Inquiries: (045)231-1307 (*J)