Yokohama Current Events & Activities

Memorial Concert 150 Years to 200 Years
Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Yokohama Port and looking forward to the bicentennial anniversary, there will be a memorial concert. Songs include the “Yokohama City Song,” which was composed for the 100th anniversary.
Date&Time: Dec.12 (Sat), 16:00-
Eligibility: Those who live, work, or study in Yokohama
Limit: 1,500 people *Chosen by lottery
Location: Kanagawa Kenmin Hall (6 min walk from Nihon Odori on Minatomirai Line)
Fee: Free
To Apply: RPP (A, N, T, G, and No. of attendant *available up to 2 persons) to: 〒231-0017 Kaiko 150 Shunen Sozo Toshi Jigyo Honbu Kinen Concert-kakari *Entries must be postmarked by Oct.31.
Inquiries: (045) 671-4078 (*J) Fax (045) 663-1928

This is a triathlon training class (swimming, running, and transition) at Kanagawa University.
This class will be taught by couches who are authorized by the Japan Triathlon Union.
Eligibility: Elementary/Jr. high school students who live or go to school in Yokohama and can swim more than 25m.
Limit: 50 people *Chosen by lottery
Date&Time: Nov.15 (Sun), 9:00-12:00
Location: Kanagawa University (13 min walk from Hakuraku Stn. on Tokyu Toyoko Line)
Fee: Free
To Apply: SP( E,A,N(+how to read it), T, X, Name of school and grade, and Emergency contact number) to:〒231-0015 Naka-Ku, Ogami-cho 6-81, Nissei Yokohama Ogami-cho Bldg 1F *Entries must be received by Oct.23. *Sibling can apply in one entry *Fax is also acceptable.
Inquiries: (045) 640-5539 (*J) (045) 640-5564

It is a beautiful season to go for a walk. Enjoy!
①Niiharu Satoyama walking tour
Oct.12 (holiday), 8:30~　Meeting place: Nakayama Stn
②Minatomirai walking tour
Oct.24 (Sat), 10:30～　Meeting place: Minatomirai Stn
③Maioka walking tour
Nov.3 (holiday), 8:30～ Meeting place: Maioka Stn
④Kanazawa walking tour
Nov.7 (Sat), 9:00～ Meeting place: Hakkeishima Stn
Fee: ￥500/Adult \300/Elementary/Jr. high schoolers
To Apply: Go directly to the meeting place.
Inquiries: (045) 671-5049 (*J) (045) 671-5041

So that we might increase interest in jogging in the Minatomirai area, Olympian Shunji Karibe will hold a one-time jogging class.
Limit: 50 people *Chosen by lottery
Eligibility: Jr. High school students and older
Date&Time: Nov.22 (Sun), 12:00-13:00 *Cancelled in case of increment weather
Place: Yokohama Minatomirai Sports Park (7 min walk from Shintakashima Stn on Minatomirai Line or 15 min walk from Yokohama Stn)
Fee: Free
To Apply: RPP(E,A,N,T, and G) to:〒220-0012 Nishi-ku, Minatomirai 6-2-1 Yokohama Minatomirai Sports Park
*Email also acceptable. *Entries must be postmarked by Oct.25
Inquiries: (045) 640-0017(*J) Fax (045) 640-0021 Email:mmsp@yspc.or.jp

This annual festival features a pottery works exhibition, bazaar, tea ceremony with sweet and try-out classes of ①”tebineri” (hand forming) ②potter’s wheel ③painting on ceramic
Date&Time: Oct.31 (Sat)-Nov.4 (Wed); 10:00-16:00 (till 15:00 on Nov.4)
Location: Yokohama-shi togei Center in Honmoku Shimin Park (bus from JR Negishi Stn, No.7 pole and 4 min walk from “Mokado Shogakko-mae” bus stop)
Fee: Exhibition is Free. ①￥1,000 (￥500 for those who are 65yrs and over and have hama-tomo card) ②￥2,000 ③￥1,000 Tea ceremony ￥200
To Apply: Go directly to the location
For ①②③ Call, Fax, or go directly to the togei center between Oct.17 and the day you would like to attend with E, Date and Time, A, N, T, and Fax) *First come, first served
Application &Inquiries: (045)623-8904(*J), Fax (045)625-9087

It is a performance by Traditional Japanese Dance groups.
Date&Time: Oct.25 (Sun), 11:00- *The doors open at 10:30
Location: Kannai Hall (5 min walk from JR Kannai Stn)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Go directly to the site
Inquiries: (045) 671-5049 (*J), Fax (045) 671-5041

This annual event is an Indian festival which means “festival of lights”. Enjoy Indian food, crafts, dance, and music. This year for the first time, it will be held for two days.
Date&Time: Oct.17 (Sat)-Oct.18 (Sun); 10:00-20:00
Location: Yamashita Park, Omatsuri Hiroba(5 min walk from Motomachi/Chukagai Stn on Minatomirai Line)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (03) 5728-7695 (*J)

Come and enjoy this fun-filled event setting with world food booths, a big flea market, live entertainment, and much more!
Date&Time: Oct.17 (Sat)-Oct.18 (Sun);
10:00-20:00
Location: Shin Yokohama Ekimae Hiroba/Nissan Stadium/Renga Dori/Arina Dori (Shin Yokohama Stn on either JR or Municipal Subway)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 476-0747 (*J)
Website (*j):
http://www.shinyoko.net/

Experience world culture, food, and entertainment in this exciting event!
Date&Time: Oct.10 (Sat) and Oct.11 (Sun); 10:00-17:00
Location: Yamashita Park, Omatsuri Hiroba (5 min walk from Motomachi/Chukagai Stn on Minatomirai Line)
Fee: Free
To Apply: Please go directly to the location.
Inquiries: (045) 671-7423 (*J)

In this event, you will learn how to make bowls, cups and chopsticks out of bamboo. You will also experience making bread on a bonfire.
Date&Time: Nov.7 (Sat), 15:00-18:00
*Cancelled in case of rain.
Location: Niiharu Satoyama Koryu Center (15 min walk from JR Tokaichiba Stn)
Fee: \2,000 per group (includes food)
Limit: 50 people, 10 groups first come first served
To Apply: Please telephone, fax, or e-mail and let us know E,N,T, Fax and E-mail address) Please apply by Nov.4.
Inquiries and Applications (*J) Tel: (045) 671-2617
Fax: (045) 224-6627
E-Mail: ks-midoriup@city.yokohama.jp