Yokohama Current Events & Activities

Let’s learn how to play “Petanque,” a national sport in France, using easy French by an experienced French instructor. Also try excitng new sports, such as “ground golf” and “soft volleyball”.
Date&Time: Mar.27 (Sat), 13:30-16:00
Location: Yokohama Minatomirai Sports Park (7 min walk from Shin Takashima Stn on Minatomirai Line)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 640-0015 (*J)

Kanazawa Zoo will soon celebrate its birthday. Come and celebrate with us! Free admission and tons of events! Join us as we introduce our new mascot at the opening ceremony.
Date&Time: Mar.20 (Sat)-Mar.22 (holiday), 9:30-16:30
Place: Kanazawa Zoo (bus from Kanazawa Bunko Stn on Keikyu Line to “Natsuyama Sakaue” stop and 6min walk from the bus stop/buses are available from Kanazawa Bunko Stn to Kanazawa Zoo on the weekend and holidays)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 783-9101 (*J)

Pilates lessons and Thai-style Yoga lessons are going to be held at the Yokohama Minatomirai Sports Park Club House. Each exercise focuses on breathing. *Lessons are conducted in Japanese.
Limit: 30 people/class *Chosen by lottery.
Eligibility: 16 yrs and older
Date&Time:
Every Wed. from Apr.7-Jun.30 Pilates: 18:30-19:30
Yoga: 19:45-20:45
Every Fri. from Apr.9-Jul.2 Pilates: 10:00-11:00
Yoga: 11:15-12:15
Location: Yokohama Minatomirai Sports Park (7 min walk from Shin Takashima Stn on Minatomirai Line)
Fee: \12,000 (12 lessons)　
To Apply: RPP (Course, A,N,T, and G) to:〒220-0012 Nishi-Ku, Minatomiai 6-2-1, Yokohama Minatomirai Sports Park *Email also acceptable. Entries must be received by Mar.25.
Inquiries: (045) 222-8189 (*J) Email: mmsp@yspc.or.jp

Volunteers are wanted for various events at the 29th Port Opening Festival.
Limit: 100 people/day *Chosen by screening.
Eligibility: Since all the activities are being held outside, applicants 18 yrs and older (no high school students) who are healthy, energetic, and be able to commute by public transportation. Must be able to attend meetings in early May (date and location undecided).
Date&Time: May 29 (Sat), 30　(Sun), and Jun.2 (Wed);　8:00-17:00 *Time will depend on event. *Cancelled in case of inclement weather.
Location: Rinko Park and the area around in MM21 Area (Rinko Park: 3 min walk from Minatomirai Stn on Minatomirai Line)
Wage: No wage but lunch and uniforms (T-shirt) will be provided.
To Apply: RPP (E,A,N (how to read it ),T,G and your email address) to:〒231-0012 Naka-Ku, Aioi-cho 1-18, Konan Bldg 2F-B. Yokohama Port Opening Festival Committee “Volunteer Kakari” *Entries must be postmarked by Apr.30.
Inquiries: (045) 212-5511 (*J) Fax (045) 212-5510
http://www.kaikosai.com/2010

A poster design is wanted to promote the Port Opening Festival. This year’s themes are “Setting sail for Yokohama dream” and “Our children’s glittering future”.
*Photographs will not be accepted.
Limit: Only one design will be chosen by a judging process.
Fee: Free
To Apply: Send your design in digital format (e.g., CD-R) with E, A,N and T to: 〒231-0012 Naka-Ku, Aioi-cho 1-18, Konan Bldg 2F-B. Yokohama Port Opening Festival Committee “Poster design Kakari” *Entries must be received by Mar.15 *Your design will not be returned.
Inquiries: (045) 212-5511 (*J) Fax (045) 212-5510
http://www.kaikosai.com/2010

Female Goodwill Ambassadors are wanted for participation in promotional activities and events for the Port Opening Festival.
Limit: 12 people *Chosen by screening.
Eligibility: Female 18 yrs and above (no high school students)
Date: Apr.29 (Wed)-Jun.2 (Wed)
Location: Various places in City of Yokohama
*\1,000/day is paid for transportation fee.
To Apply: Send CV with a picture to 〒231-0012 Naka-Ku, Aioi-cho 1-18, Konan Bldg 2F-B. Yokohama Port Opening Festival Committee “Goodwill Ambassador Kakari” *CV must be received by Mar.20.
Inquiries: (045)212-5511 (*J) Fax (045) 212-5510
http://www.kaikosai.com/2010

①“Haiku” Exhibition
Haiku is Japanese poetry.
Date&Time: Mar.12 (Fri)-Apr.20 (Tue); 9:00-16:30
②Cherry blossom viewing at night
Hours will be extended for day and evening cherry blossom-viewing.
Select facilities will be lit for the occasion.
Date&Time: Mar.27 (Sat)-Apr.4 (Sun); 9:00-20:30
Location: Sankeien Garden (Route 8 bus from Yokohama Stn or Sakuragi-cho Stn to “Honmoku Sankeien-mae” and 5 min walk from the bus stop)
Fee: \500 Adult \200 Child
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 621-0635 (*J)

Register your team for the Yamashita Park ocean dragon boat race!
Dates: Saturday Challenge Cup Part 1, May 22 (Sat)
Sunday Challenge Cup Part 1, May 23 (Sun)
Saturday Challenge Cup Part 2, May 29 (Sat)
Sunday Challenge Cup Part 2 and The Champion Cup, May 30 (Sun)
Fee: \70,000 per team
*One team should consist of at least 15 members (and no more than 20 members).
Location: The ocean in front of Yamashita Park (5 min walk from Motomachi/Chukagai Stn or Nihon Odori Stn on Minatomirai Line)
To Apply: Please apply on the website. Entries are accepted from Mar 1 to Apr.24.
Inquiries: (045) 261-1163 (*J)
Applications: http://www.yokohama-dragon.com

Teams wanted for both Open and Women’s Races. Each team should consist of 8 members (cox, captain, and 6 rowers). Rowers of the women’s race should all be women, but the cox and the captain may be men. A rower may not register for more than 1 team. The boat is a 6-meter cutter. *Cancelled in case of inclement weather.
Date&Time: Jun.6 (Sun), 8:00-17:30
Fee: \10,000
Location: The ocean in front of Yamashita Park (5 min walk from Nihon Odori Stn on Minatomirai Line)
Limit: 168 teams (1,344 people)
*chosen by lottery.
To Apply: Please visit the website: http://www.yokohamaport.org/
Application Period: Mar.1-Apr.2
Inquiries: (045) 671-7241 (*J)

This is a 4-day Hula course for beginners. Surround yourself with nature as you learn to hula!
Date&Time: Apr.9 (Fri) through Apr.30 (Fri) Every Friday, 10:00-11:15
Location: Kamigo Mori-no Ie Bekkan Mini-Dome (20-30 min bus ride from Keikyu Kanazawa Hakkei Stn and get off at Mori no Ie Mae. 7 min walk from the bus stop)
Fee: \1,500 for the course
Limit: 30 people *Chosen by lottery.
To Apply: Send SP or Fax (E,N,A,T,F,G,E-mail address) to: 〒247-0013 Sakae-ku Kamigo-cho 1499-1 Kamigo Mori-no Ie　
Application Period: Feb.15-Mar.20 *Entries must be received by Mar.20.
Inquiries: (045) 895-5151 (*J)
Fax (045) 895-5005