Discover the Charm of Naka Ward by Taking a Stroll!

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Naka Ward Town News October 1, 2009
Sankeien Garden
◆Chrysanthemum Exhibition
Dates: Oct. 26 (Mon.) – Nov. 23 (Mon., national holiday)
An exhibition of chrysanthemums, the flower that is representative of autumn, will
be held. All sorts of sizes and varieties of chrysanthemums, including large
flowering types or potted bonsai types can be seen here. Among these, tray
landscapes comprised of small chrysanthemums that imitate the Sankeien Garden’s
landscape—known as bonkei—are the highlight of the exhibition. There is also a
category for entries from the general public and applications are welcome from
anyone to exhibit the chrysanthemums they have cultivated.
◆Special Exhibition as a Commemorative Event of the 150th
Anniversary of Port Opening
Sankei Hara and Art – Fine Arts from the Former Collection of Sankei Hara
Dates: Oct. 31 (Sat.) – Nov. 30 (Mon.),
(The Sankei Memorial closes on Nov. 16 (Mon.))
Venue: The Sankei Memorial in Sankeien Garden
Sankei Hara was a reputed art collector and patron of the arts. Items from his
personal collection will be exhibited here.
◆Autumn Opening of Historical Buildings
(Important Cultural Properties Choshukaku and Shunsoro)
Dates: Nov. 21 (Sat.) – Dec. 13 (Sun.)
The area around the promenade through the small valley in the Garden and the two
historical buildings of Choshukaku and Shunsoro is enveloped in the vivid colors of
autumnal leaves. The colors and atmosphere are reminiscent of the ancient capital of
Kyoto.
◆Autumn Illumination Evenings
Dates: Nov. 21 (Sat.) – Nov. 23 (Mon., national holiday), Nov. 27 (Fri.) – Nov. 29
(Sun.), Dec. 4 (Fri.) – Dec. 6 (Sun.), Dec. 11 (Fri.) – Dec. 13 (Sun.)
Time: Till 7:30 p.m.
The Garden’s opening hours will be extended to allow visitors to enjoy the beautiful
hues of the autumn foliage. The trees and historical buildings will be illuminated to
accentuate their beauty, providing a different perspective from viewing in daylight
hours.
58-1 Honmoku-sannotani, Naka-ku
Tel: 621-0634 / 0635 URL: http://www.sankeien.or.jp
Message Board
Christmas Bazaar at Saint Maur International School
Come and enjoy home made cakes, games for children and various vendors.
Date and Time: Nov. 15 (Sun.), 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Rain or Shine
Venue: Saint Maur International School
Fee: Free
URL: http://www.stmaur.ac.jp/community/christmas.html
Living Information
­“Let’s take the city bus around the town!”­
If you want to see a little more of Naka Ward or are wondering how to get to a certain place
in the ward, then the bus is probably the most convenient option for you. With all the hills
in the ward, riding the bus makes getting from A to B really easy. Why not try to make your
daily life and sightseeing even more convenient by getting to know about the bus services?
In Yokohama City there are city-run and privately-run buses. Here, we introduce the
services of the city-run buses.
◆How to ride the bus
Display of bus destination
The destination and route of the bus is clearly displayed on the front and rear of the bus
and on the side, just to the right of the entrance. Each bus also has a number. Although
the route displayed on the side doesn’t show all bus stops, it is easy just to ask the bus
driver if the bus is going to where you want to go (please try and do this in Japanese).
Also, once you are on the bus the name of the next stop appears at the front of the bus by
the driver’s seat, making it easier for you to know when to get off. Getting on the bus
City buses are used on a pre-payment basis, with passengers getting on at the front exit and
getting off at the center exit. Please line up at the bus stop. Many bus stops are served by
more than one bus line, so make sure you don’t mistakenly get on the wrong bus.
Fare
Flat fare, Adults: ¥210, Children: ¥110 (On certain lines the fare is calculated by distance)
Payment of fare
Place your fare in the fare box by the driver’s seat. Payment can be made in coins or with a
Yokohama Museum of Art
Grand Port Opening Exhibition
The Art of the Period of the Opening of
the Port of Yokohama From Tokugawa Era to Meiji
This fascinating exhibition reveals how art in Japan developed from the
end of the Edo period through to the beginning of the Meiji era in the
mid to late 19th century, a time when Japan was creating itself as a
modern nation state amidst a huge wave of political change following
the opening of the ports of Japan, including Yokohama. The
significance and roles of patrons of arts and culture, the creation and
expansion of new forms of artistic expression, the development of
cultural policies and artistic transformation, and further, the
characteristics of arts and culture at the time of the emergence of
modern Japan will be highlighted clearly.
Date and Time: Sep. 19 (Sat.) to Nov. 23 (Mon.),
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Fridays until 8:00 p.m.
(admission until 30 min. before closing)
Closed: Thursdays
Admission: General; ¥1,000 (¥900), university and high school
students; ¥700 (¥600), junior high school students; ¥400 (¥300),
elementary school students and under; free
October 1 - November 30, 2009
http://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/naka/english/
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Discover the Charm of Naka Ward by Taking a Stroll!
Autumn is a cool season that comes as a relief after the blazing heat of summer. For those of you who have stayed indoors to avoid the heat, now is the time to start planning a few trips
out! Why not make one of those trips a stroll around the familiar streets of Naka Ward? As you know, Naka Ward has many spots where you can see and feel the history of Yokohama
as one of the first ports to be opened to the world. It is also a place where you can come into contact with nature, surrounded by the sea and mountains.
Here we introduce a number of guide maps, volunteer guides and sightseeing buses designed to make your stroll easier and more informative. Try one of these and you are sure to make
a new discovery about Naka Ward!
Foreign Man
Dressed in
Japanese Clothing
(working title)
Yokohama
Museum of Art
*Figures in parenthesis are per-person prices for groups over 20.
*Admission is free for those with a disabled person’s handbook and one caregiver.
*High school students and under are free every Saturday (with student ID)
*Admission is discounted by 20% on Nov. 3 (the anniversary of the opening of the museum)
*Multi-visit discounts: Visitors are eligible for the group admission price by showing a previously used special
exhibition admission ticket (valid for one year after the date of the admission ticket, one use per person only).
3-4-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku
Tel: 221-0300 Fax: 221-0317 URL: http://www.yaf.or.jp/yma/
A Commemorative Event of the 150th Anniversary of
the Opening of the Port of Yokohama
Yokohama Grand Sumo Tournament
Have you ever seen the traditional Japanese sport of sumo wrestling? It really is an exciting
spectacle to see big sumo wrestlers colliding, pushing each other and throwing their opponent
down onto the earthen dohyo or wrestling ring. The Yokohama Grand Sumo Tournament is
coming soon. The event will be exciting for everyone, including everything from energetic
warming up to a ring entering ceremony and sumo wrestling bouts.
Date: Oct. 18 (Sun.)
Hours: 8:00 a.m. (Doors open) to 3:00 p.m.
Venue: Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium
Time schedule: 8:00 a.m.: Public warming up
9:00 a.m.: Autograph and hand-shaking session
1:30 p.m.: Top-ranked Maku-uchi wrestlers’
ring entering ceremony
2:00 p.m.: Maku-uchi wrestlers’ bouts
Tickets are available at various prices. Please inquire below for details.
Inquiries: Yokohama Grand Sumo Tournament Planning Committee
Tel.: 577-4388 (10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mon. to Fri., in Japanese)
URL: http://www.yyy100.jp
¥1,000 yen note. ¥5,000 and ¥10,000 notes are not acceptable. You can also use a prepaid bus
card, or the PASMO and Suica cards that are also used for the trains. Using a card makes it
more convenient and you do not need to count out your fare in coins. Please tell the driver if
you require a child fare or if you are paying for two or more people at once.
Getting off the bus
When the name of the bus stop you want to get off at is announced, press one of the buttons
closest to your seat. Get up from your seat once the bus has come to a complete stop.
Other points
To ensure your safety, please do not walk around the bus while it is in motion. If there are
no seats available, please hold onto the hand rail or straps provided. There are priority
seats located at the front of the bus. Please give these seats to elderly persons or persons
with limited mobility.
◆Bus stops
There are probably some people who want to know where the
bus stops are located, but are unable to read the Japanese
signs. In this case, you will find the “Naka-ku Ward Map”
published by the ward a useful reference guide as it lists all the
place names and bus stops in the ward in English. The map
was published at the end of January 2007 and there may be
some areas that have changed since then, but it is still a
valuable source of reference.
URL link to ward map:
http://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/naka/english/wardoffice/englishpublications/wardmap.pdf
Inquiries about City buses: Yokohama City Call Center
Tel: 664-2525 (in Japanese)
◆Guide Map
・A Stroll Through the Green and Pleasant Hills of Naka Ward, ・Where to Find the Guide Maps
・Maps of Naka Ward’s Commemorative Monuments
The guide maps are distributed at the Information
Yokohama
As the site of the opening of the Port of
Counter on the 1st floor of Naka Ward Office and also
During the Bakumatsu period (1859 to
Yokohama, Naka Ward is brimming with
at the Public Relations Section on the 6th floor. The
1860s), the Yamate district of Yokohama was
commemorative monuments and historical
maps are available in Japanese, English, Chinese and
designated as the site for foreign residents.
sites that hark back to the days when Naka
Korean (the English version of the Commemorative
This set of maps is based on the “Promenade
Ward was the birthplace of modern culture
Monuments map is currently out of stock). The maps
for Foreign Residents” that was created for
in Japan. The Map of Naka Ward’s
are also available from the Naka Ward website, where
the first foreign residents in the 19th century
Commemorative Monuments introduces a
they can be downloaded.
and winds around the Yamate, Negishi and
total of 78 sites in Naka Ward (and some in
Maps of Naka Ward’s Commemorative Monuments
Honmoku districts. The guide maps are
Nishi Ward), including commemorative and
URL:
provided for residents and visitors to stroll
cultural monuments as well as historical
http://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/naka/english/wardoffi
around the area, taking in the richness of the
sites. In addition, there are a total of six
ce/englishpublications/himotoku/index.html
natural environment and historical spots, visiting Western style
recommended routes with differing starting points, including the
A Stroll Through the Green and Pleasant Hills of Naka Ward
houses that remain from the 19th century as well as the various
“Nihon-odori to Motomachi-Chukagai,” and “Honmoku-Sankei
URL:http://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/naka/english/wa
hills and parks. There are a total of six courses from various
Garden” courses. Take a look at them to find out more. Each of the
rdoffice/englishpublications/midori/index.html
starting points, including convenient stations, each designed to take
walking courses are designed to take around one hour.
Inquiries: Ward Administration Promotion Division,
a leisurely half-day.
Examples of Historical Sites :
Tel: 224-8123
Examples of Historical Spots :
<Site of Yokohama Tenshudo
<Berrick Hall>
◆Sightseeing by Bus
(First Sacred Heart Church):
This house was constructed as the
・Regular Sightseeing Bus “Yokohama Bayside Line”
Chinatown vicinity >
residence of a British trader, B. R.
Using this sightseeing bus, people can experience
This is the site of the first Catholic Church to
Berrick and is now open as a public
Yokohama’s history as well as enjoying the sight of
be built in modern Japan. It was built in
facility. The triple archway of the
the ocean, gourmet experiences and shopping. There
January 1862 to serve the foreign community.
entrance and the architectural lines
are a total of four courses.
of the structure are just some of the
Reservations and Inquiries: 465-2077 (in Japanese)
<Indian Memorial Fountain:
many features of the house, and it is
・Sightseeing Excursion Bus “Akai Kutsu”
Yamashita Park>
the largest of the remaining
The retro-style red bus "Akai Kutsu" route starts at
This fountain was donated by Yokohama’s
foreigners’ residences.
Sakuragi-cho Station and tours the Bayside area before
Indian community who were engaged in
arriving at Minato-no-Mieru-Oka-Koen. It runs daily.
the silk trade as a token of appreciation <Negishi Shinrin Park>
・Minato Mirai 100 yen Bus
This large green park features
for the assistance given by the citizens
These one-coin buses
countless trees and expanses of grass
of Yokohama during the Great Kanto
ply the popular Minato
and lawns. It is a beautiful sight
Earthquake in 1923. Its ceiling is
Mirai area (¥100 for
during any of the four seasons.
covered with beautiful colored tiles.
adults, ¥50 for children).
Runs only on Saturdays,
Sundays and holidays.
◆Volunteer Guides
Inquiries about
・Hamakko Guides
・Yokohama City Guide Association
“Akai Kutsu” bus
Yokohama City
Hamakko Guides is a volunteer guide service providing English
The Yokohama City Guide Association arranges for volunteer guides
Buses: Yokohama Call Center, Tel: 664-2525
language guides to foreign tourists and residents of the wonderful
to show visitors around, mainly within Yokohama City. These guides
sightseeing spots in Yokohama. Using the Maps of Naka Ward’s
provide an historical perspective and share information with visitors.
◆Other Information: Tourist Information Centers
Commemorative Monuments, the guides take visitors around the
The Association has a number of special model courses, including
There are two Tourist Information Centers in Naka Ward.
historic sites from the time of the port opening and can also be
“Romantic Road of Bluff” and “Visiting to the History of Seaside,”
They provide information on tourist facilities and
requested to provide tailor-made tours. On the third Sunday of
but it is also possible to adjust the courses according to individual
accommodation as well as on events in the city. Both centers
every month from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., there is a free guided
requests or make additional proposals. An English-speaking guide
have internet terminals that can be operated in 30 different
tour of Sankeien Garden. (entrance fee needed.) Please feel free to
can be arranged, but 7 to 10 days advance notice is required.
languages (a fee is charged for use).
inquire with any questions or a
Time: Half-day or one-day courses (half-day courses last 2 to 3 hours)
・Sakuragi-cho Tourist Information Center (9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
request for a guide.
No. of persons in a group: Guidance is provided from 1 person to a
1-1 Sakuragi-cho, Tel: 211-0111
Inquiries: Mr. Hiroshi Wakayama
large group (Group size for English language tours is up to around 10
・Sangyo Boeki Center Tourist Information Center (In front of
Tel: 090-5202-6203
persons for one tour)
Yamashita Park) (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.), 2 Yamashita-cho,
E-mail: [email protected]
Number of guides: One guide for every ten visitors
Tel: 641-4759
Fee: ¥2,500 per guide (English language guides are charged at
In addition, the Yokohama Convention & Visitors Bureau Official
¥5,000 for half-day courses)
“Guided tour of Sankei Garden
Website has a variety of information on tourism in Yokohama.
Applications and Inquiries: Tel & Fax: 261-1471 (in Japanese)
– Tea ceremony experiences
can also be arranged”
URL: http://www.welcome.city.yokohama.jp/eng/tourism/
E-mail: [email protected]
Enjoy walking your dog by keeping a close eye on him always!
Don’t forget the rules of etiquette and safety for dogs!
Increasing reports of unleashed dogs in parks!
Your dog might be your best friend and you might think it is safe to walk him off the leash.
However, once a dog is off the leash it is virtually impossible to control. Unleashed dogs can
cause serious accidents by biting unsuspecting people. It is also possible that large dogs may be
able to push over small children and elderly persons, causing them to fall. In a big city, a dog can
sometimes be frightened by a big noise and suddenly rush out, which may lead to an accident.
A leash is a safety tether linking owner and dog. Never keep your dog unleashed!
Please remember that parks are not toilets for dogs!
Owners need to be diligent about cleaning up after their dogs and taking it back home for
disposal. Please do not bury your dog’s mess outside as it may create odors and also cause plants
to die. It is also important to be responsible for your dog’s urine. It is a good idea to always take
a water bottle to rinse off the area where your dog has urinated. Why not start training your dog to go to the toilet at home before going out?
A park is a place of relaxation for everybody.
Allowing dogs to be unleashed in public places is prohibited under “Yokohama City Animal
Protection and Management Regulations.” In addition, the “Yokohama City Parks Regulations”
stipulate the prohibition of acts which are considered likely to cause danger and acts that cause
*This publication is recyclable into paper.
public nuisance. In other cities, some parks have been made
off-limits to dogs due to recurring problems.
Are you holding the leash properly?
Do you let your dog run on ahead and decide where to go? It should
be the owner who is the leader, who decides where to go and sets the
pace; and dogs should follow their owner’s lead. Leash length is also
important. Be careful not to extend the leash too far, maintaining an
appropriate length to keep the dog safe and secure. Never let a dog
off its leash in a public place. Owners should closely supervise their
dog when it needs to exercise. * If you keep a dog, you need to register it!
Dog owners are legally obligated to register their pets and ensure that a
rabies vaccination is administered. Registration only needs to be
completed once and a rabies vaccination should be obtained annually.
If you move house or your dog dies, you should report the details.
Inquiries: Environmental Sanitation Section, Health Sanitation Division
Tel: 224-8339 (in Japanese)
Edited and distributed by Ward Administration Promotion Division of Naka Ward Office, City of Yokohama, 35 Nihon-odori, Naka-ku, Yokohama 231-0021
Tel: (045) 224 -8123 Fax: (045) 224 -8214
URL: http://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/naka/english/
Yokohama City Publication Registered Number: 210061
Type: G-QA010
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For the future of a “Green Town Yokohama”
-- Levy of “Yokohama Green Tax” launched from FY2009 -The total amount of greenery cover has been on a continuously decreasing trend, with
approximately 100 hectares of forests lost every year. Once this greenery is lost, recovery is
difficult to achieve. Preservation of greenery is therefore an urgent and pressing issue.
The City of Yokohama has set up the Yokohama “Increase the Green” Plan, aiming to put a
stop to the loss of greenery in the city and preserve green spaces for the next generation. The
levy of a Yokohama Green Tax has been launched from this fiscal year to secure a solid
financial foundation for the promotion of various measures. We hope that every citizen will
understand the aims of these efforts and give their cooperation.
- Tax system, tax rate and implementation period
Individuals: ¥900 per year is added to the per capita levy for residential tax (for the period
from FY2009 to FY2013). Some exemptions may be provided for this per capita levy in the
case that income falls below a determined threshold.
Companies: An amount equivalent to 9% of the average per capita residential tax is added.
(for the period from the business year starting from April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2014)
For the first two years of the period, companies that are not liable for corporate inhabitant
tax are exempted.
- The Yokohama Green Tax will be used for:
・ Preservation of farmland and forests by acquisition
・ Promotion of greening plans
・ Upgrading the quality of green spaces through improved maintenance plans
・ Promotion of citizens’ participation
Inquiries: Regarding Yokohama “Increase the Green” Plan: Environmental Planning
Bureau, Greenery Promotion Division Tel: 671-2688 (in Japanese)
Regarding “Yokohama Green Tax:” Taxation Division, Tel: 224-8191 (in Japanese)
Distribution of Nursery School Admission Guides
for the 2010 School Year
2010 admission guides for authorized nursery schools will be available in November.
Hello Yokohama 2009
The annual Naka Ward Festival features many fun events and a flea market. Please
come and enjoy the full-day open-air event!
Date and Time: Oct. 11 (Sun.), 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. *Will not be canceled in the event of
light rain.
* If there is heavy rain, the festival will be postponed until Oct. 12
(Mon., national holiday).
Venue: Negishi Shinrin Park (Negishidai) Please use public transportation to the festival. Take city bus No. 21 from JR Negishi
Sta. or Sakuragicho Sta., and get off at Asahidai or Takinoue.
Main Contents:
* Corner celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Port Opening
* International music programs by ward residents
* Various stalls (organic produce, additive-free food
products, plant and flower seedlings, welfare stalls, a
South Korea stall and more!)
* Global Warming Countermeasure Corner
* Flea market
Inquiries: Assistant Manager for Civic Partnership
Swingy and Tanemaru on
Promotion, Tel: 224-8132 (in Japanese)
stage at last year’ s event.
Temporary Relocation of Naka Emergency Medical Center
Due to rebuilding work, Naka Emergency Medical Center will be temporarily
relocated. The new location and period of relocation are as follows:
Temporary Address: 2-72 Ueno-cho, Tel: 622-6372, 1-min. walk from Kamino-cho
bus stop
Period: Oct. 4 (Sun.), 2009 to Jul. 25 (Sun.), 2010
Opening hours: Sunday, national holiday, Dec. 30 to Jan. 3, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
(internal and pediatric medicine)
Inquiries: Medical Policy Division, Health and Social Welfare Bureau Tel: 671-2466
(in Japanese)
Location
Start of distribution
Authorized nursery schools in Naka Ward
Nov. 1, 2009 (Sun.)
24th Bashamichi Festival
Nov. 2, 2009 (Mon.)
At the Bashamichi Festival, visitors can see horse-drawn carriages, rickshaws and ladies
dressed in costumes from the area of the opening of the port. This event creates an evocative
atmosphere of bygone days as you wander along the Bashamichi Street.
Date: Oct. 31 (Sat.) to Nov. 3 (Tue.)
Venue: Bashamichi Street, near Kannai Sta. (JR) and Bashamichi Sta. (Minatomirai Line)
Main Contents:
Oct. 31 (Sat.): Lighting ceremony of gas lights
Nov. 3 (Tue.): Experience a ride in a horse-drawn carriage or rickshaw
Nov. 1 (Sun.) to 4 (Wed.): Bashamichi marché (wagon sale by the shops along the street)
Oct. 31 (Sat.) to Jan. 31 (Sun.), 2009: Bashamichi Romantic Illumination (20,000 lamps
line the street, lighting it up beautifully)
Inquiries: Bashamichi Shopping Street Cooperative Association Bureau
Tel: 641-4068 (in Japanese)
URL: http://www.bashamichi.or.jp/
Naka Ward Community Care Plazas
Children and Families Support Division,
Naka Ward Office (5th floor of Naka Ward Office)
General Information Window, Naka Ward Office
(ground floor of Naka Ward Office)
Apply in person at the Children and Families Support Division or by post. The tentative
application deadline is scheduled for mid-December.
Apply to or consult with Children and Families Support Division in November for admission
to nursery schools outside of the city, child-care services for children with disabilities,
services after maternity leave, etc. (for children who will be born between mid-December ,
2009 and February 3, 2010).
For interview scheduling and other related matters, see the admission guide or inquire at the
Children and Families Support Division.
Inquiries: Children and Families Support Division, Tel: 224-8171, Fax: 224-8159 (in Japanese)
Naka Ward
Office
Schedule
Oct. 5 to Dec. 5
Cancer Screening (Gan Kenshin)
Inquiries: Health Promotion Section, Tel: 224-8332 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Stomach Cancer Screening
Oct. 16（Fri.)
Nov. 13 (Fri.)
8:45 – 9:30 a.m.
Offered to those aged 40 and older, ¥1,570. Limited to 40
people per day. Applicants MUST NOT EAT after 8 p.m. on the
day before the test, but can drink until bedtime (except alcohol).
No eating and drinking on the day.
Lung Cancer Screening
Oct. 16（Fri.)
Nov. 13 (Fri.)
8:45 – 9:30 a.m.
Offered to those aged 40 and older. Limited to 50 people per
day. Fees: ¥680 for an X-ray and ¥1,350 if a sputum
examination is included.
Check-ups for Infants (Nyuyoji Kenko Shinsa)
Inquiries: Children and Families Support Section (Kodomo Katei Kakari),
Tel: 224-8171
4 months
Date:
Oct. 6 (Tue.)
Jun. 1-15, 2009 Jun. 16-30, 2009 Jul. 1-15, 2009
Date:
Kannai Sta.
Ishikawacho Sta.
Oct. 20 (Tue.)
Nov. 11 (Wed.)
Nov. 17 (Tue.)
A BCG for 3-6 month olds should be received by your child before he/she reaches 6 months of age.
BCG DTaP (Diphteria, Tetanus, Pertussis), DT (Diphteria, Tetanus), and the measles and rubella
vaccination are provided at medical institutions in the city. For children aged 1, the measles and
rubella vaccination should be administered before any other vaccinations are received.
Other vaccinations should be avoided for 6 days after DtaP, JE, influenza and Hepatitis B virus
vaccinations are received. Other vaccinations should be avoided for 27 days after the BCG,
Polio, and measles and rubella vaccinations are received. The City of Yokohama has suspended
the provision of Japanese encephalitis vaccinations.
Polio Vaccination for infants/children 3-months to 7-and-a-half years old
1:30 – 2:45 p.m.
Please have two polio vaccinations administered at a 41-day interval.
Date:
Eligibility (residents of the neighborhoods listed below)
Oct. 1 (Thu.)
Sagiyama, Takenomaru, Ueno, Mugita, Yamato, Myokojidai, Tateno,
Nishinoyacho, Kashiwaba, Yaguchidai, Honmokumidorigaoka, Nakaodai,
Mameguchidai, Yamate, Ohira, 1 to 5 Yamamoto, Minosawa, Oshibadai,
Nishitakenomaru, Terakubo, Takinoue, Negishidai, Tsukagoshi, Negishiasahidai
Dec. 1 (Tue.)
Oct. 8 (Thu.)
Oct. 13 (Tue.)
HCIC is here
Vaccinations (Yobo Sesshu)
Jul. 16-31, 2009
18 months
Birthday: Mar. 1-15, 2008
Chinatown
Kanteibyo
Temple
Inquiries: Health Promotion Section, Tel: 224-8332
Free for those aged 70 and older. Please bring your health insurance card and other proof of
your age.
Birthday: May 16-31, 2009
Check-ups will be held at the Naka Ward Health
Checkup and Immunization Center (HCIC) at 116
Yamashita-cho, unless rescheduled. Please
inquire in Japanese. Parking is not available.
Please use public transportation.
Yokohama
City Hall Yokohama
Stadium
Mar. 16-31, 2008 Apr. 1-15, 2008 Apr. 16-30, 2008
Oct. 27 (Tue.)
Nov. 10 (Tue.)
Nov. 24 (Tue.)
Honmokuhara, Honmokusannotani, Honmokuosato, Honmokumotomachi,
Negishi, Honmokumakado, Honmokuarai, Ikebukuro, Negishikazodai, Nishiki,
Honmokumiyahara, Honmokuwada
Oct. 15 (Thu.)
Yamashitacho, Shinyamashita, Motomachi, 1 to 4 Chiyozaki, Suwa, 1 to 2
Kitagata, Kominato, 1 to 2 Honmoku, 1 to 3 Hongo, Honmokumanzaka
Birthday: Sep. 1-15, 2006 Sep. 16-30, 2006 Oct. 1-15, 2006 Oct. 16-31, 2006 Nov. 1-15, 2006
Oct. 22 (Thu.)
All others
Date:
Oct. 29 (Thu.)
Those who did not get vaccinated on the days listed above
36 months
Oct. 7 (Wed.)
Oct. 21 (Wed.)
Nov. 4 (Wed.)
Nov. 18 (Wed.)
Dec. 2 (Wed.)
Hours: 1:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Number tags are passed out from 12:30 p.m. to facilitate smooth and orderly procedures.
Measurements, clinical examinations, dental examinations (18 months, 36 months) and a
lecture on nutrition and dental care are provided. Please bring your Mother and Child Health
Handbook (Boshi Kenko Techo) and writing materials. Children older than 4 months must
bring the toothbrush they are currently using. A urine analysis is conducted for 3 year olds.
Questionnaires regarding check-ups in English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese and
Vietnamese are available.
If circumstances prevent you from showing up on the day listed for your neighborhood, you can
show up on one of the other days listed.
*AIDS check and medical consultation (Eizu Kensa To Soudan)
Every Thursday from 9:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Inquiries and Reservations: Health Promotion Section, Tel: 224-8332
*Reservations required in advance. The applicant may remain anonymous if he or she so chooses.
NAKA
In Naka Ward Community Activity Center
(1F of ZAIM Annex, next to Naka Ward Office)
34 Nihon-odori, Naka-ku
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Tue., Sat.)
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Mon., Wed., Thu., Fri., Sun.)
Closed: The 4th Mon. and Year-end
Two staff are always present (Japanese, English and
Chinese are available.)
Tel: 210-0667 Fax: 224-8343
e-mail: [email protected]
URL: http://www.yoke.or.jp/nakalounge/
Nihon-odori Sta.
Minatomirai Line
Naka Community
Activity Center
ZAIM
NakaWard
Office
Yokohama Park
City
Hall
International Lounge
Yokohama
Stadium
JR Kannai Sta.
●Announcing the 2nd International Understanding Seminar!
Differences in Business Culture between Japan and Western Countries
- Challenges facing foreign companies in doing business in Japan Date and Time: Nov. 21 (Sat.) 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. (Doors open 12:30 p.m.）
Venue: Naka International Lounge
Lecturer: Mr. Hans Pauli (former CEO of Brown Corp. )
Fee: ¥1,000 (for documents and tea)
Capacity: 30, on a first-come, first-served basis
* This seminar will be conducted in English and participants are welcome to join in the
discussion.
Applications and Inquiries: From Oct. 11, call or mail (include your address, name
and phone number) to Naka International Lounge.
Diwali in Yokohama 2009
New Arrivals
The following list includes the books in English language which arrived recently.
Anyone who lives in Yokohama City or commutes to the city for work or school
can borrow up to six books at one time per person free of charge for two weeks.
Those using the library for the first time need to provide proof of address to be
issued a library card.
Title
Author
Book No.
Books for Adults
Why Life Speeds Up as You Get Older
Michelle Obama
Rocket Men
Paths of Glory
Christine Falls
The Yiddish Policemen's Union
Scarpetta
The Grand Finale
Confessions of a Shopaholic
Shadow Country
Douwe Draaisma
David Colbert
Craig Nelson
Jeffrey Archer
Benjamin Black
Michael Chabon
Patricia Cornwell
Janet Evanovich
Sophie Kinsella
Peter Matthiessen
209049931
209049936
209049939
209031539
209049937
209049554
209031540
209031531
209031527
209031524
Books for Children
Moon Man
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Tomi Ungerer
J.K. Rowling
J.K. Rowling
J.K. Rowling
J.K. Rowling
– A member of the Naka Ward community
Mindan participates in Hello Yokohama, the Naka Ward Residents’ Festival held
every year in October, where Korean culture such as musical performances are
introduced and Korean cuisine such as chijimi (a Korean style griddle cake) is
available to sample. Korean language lessons are also offered at the Yokohama
Branch office. Owing to the Hanryu (Korean Wave) boom, 80% of the students are
Japanese. It is a source of great pleasure for Mindan to know that Japanese people are
interested in Korea.
It is also encouraging to see persons from a number of countries other than Korea
come to attend our Independence Day celebrations. The ceremony usually starts with
an opening speech in Korean but after that proceedings are carried out in Japanese.
For the details of the event, please visit the website of Mindan Kanagawa HP:
(http://homepage2.nifty.com/mindan_kanagawa/index.htm) or see the Mindan
Newspaper (subscription forms are available on the website) Zainihon Daikanminkokumindan (Mindan), Yokohama Branch 3-45 Sueyoshi-cho, Naka-ku
Tel: 251-1809
Halloween Walk to Western-style Houses in Yamate
Diwali, also known as the “Festival of Lights,” is a Hindu festival celebrating
the new year. This year in Yokohama you can enjoy the excitement and allure of
India, with various foods and groceries for sale and staged performances of
Indian dance over a two-day period.
Date and Time: Oct. 17 (Sat.) 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., a “light event” will be
held from 6:00 p.m.
Oct. 18 (Sun.) 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Venue: Festival space in Yamashita Park
Contents: Diwali stage (sitar music and dancing, etc.), Diwali bazaar (groceries,
food, etc.), food stalls (Indian cuisine, tea, etc.)
Inquiries: Diwali in Yokohama 2009 Executive Committee, Tel: 03-5728-7695
Naka Library
●An Organization Cooperating with Naka International Lounge
Zainihon Daikanminkokumindan (Mindan), Yokohama Branch
The interview with Mr.Son Jeong-In, General Affairs Manager
Following the end of World War II and liberation for Korea, various organizations
were established to provide support for Korean citizens to return to their homeland,
and also for quota systems, etc. In 1948, the Korean government was inaugurated and
Mindan was given official recognition by the government.
The Yokohama Branch was established in 1947 in Yamashitacho, Naka Ward. As of
2008, with a membership of about 7,000 people from 2,500 families, Mindan carries
out various activities, including living support for members, consultation, translation,
cultural awareness raising targeting the younger generation, Korean language
lessons, cultural exchange, etc.
209037219
200002991
202069684
205068324
207052406
Naka Library: 16-1 Honmokuhara, Naka-ku, Tel: 621-6621
Disguise yourself for the day and stop by the Western-style houses in Yamate to
collect stamps. Those who collect nine stamps in ten venues will receive an
award! A face painting service for ¥100 is also available. In addition, you can
plant tulips in the garden of Bluff No. 234 and have a cup of tea with cookies for
¥200 in the garden of Ehrismann Residence.
Date and Time: Oct. 31 (Sat.), 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Western-style houses in Yamate
(Bluff No. 111, British House Yokohama, Bluff No.
234, Ehrismann Residence, Berrick Hall, Diplomat’s
House, Bluff No. 18), Bluff No. 68, Iwasaki Museum
and Yokohama Doll Museum. The face painting
service is available at the five underlined houses. The
goal is Bluff No. 111 or Bluff No. 18.
Limit: A stamp card distributed to the first 2,000 people
Inquiries: Ehrismann Residence, Tel: 211-1101
URL: http://www.yamate-seiyoukan.org/
KONAN
International Lounge
Briefing Session for Foreign Parents
Whose Children Will be Entering Elementary School
Next Year
A briefing session will be held to provide information about preparing for your
child’s entry into elementary school and address any concerns or worries.
Interpreters can be provided with advance notice.
Date and Time: Nov. 2 (Mon.), 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Venue: Yumeooka Office Tower 13F, 1-6-1 Kamiooka-nishi, Konan-ku
Fee: Free
Capacity Limit: 30 foreign residents, on a first-come-first-served basis
Application: From Oct. 11 (Sun.), by phone, fax, e-mail or in person
Inquiries: Konan International Lounge
Tel: 848-0990, Fax: 848-3669
E-mail: [email protected]
The First Indian International School in Yokohama has opened!
The India International School in Japan (IISJ), Yokohama campus is located on
the third floor of a building that once housed the now closed Kirigaoka-dai-san
Elementary School in Midori-ku.
IISJ is a nonprofit organization that works to offer education to children of Indian
residents from kindergarten to senior high school level. Through its curriculum
based on the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) of New Delhi, India,
children can receive an appropriate education that will enable them to adapt
themselves to life in India when they are relocated to their home country. IISJ
opened the Yokohama campus in April, 2009, starting out with 14 kindergarteners
and four elementary school students. IISJ expects to double or even triple the
number of students at Yokohama next year.
The school is located in a quiet residential area surrounded by greenery, and
according to Mrs. Jain, the school director, it provides an ideal location for
children’s education. Children come from various parts of Yokohama and other
neighboring cities, including Hachioji. IISJ operates a school bus that picks up
children at points close to their homes if they live within the catchment area for the
bus service, and also picks up and drops off at Nakayama and other stations.
Classes for kindergarten start at 9:00 a.m. and end at 2:00 p.m. Snack time is at
10:30 a.m. with children bringing their own snacks from home. Following snack
time, the music class begins. Kindergarten and elementary pupils move to another
classroom together and have a really good time all singing together. It is
impressive to see the thoughtfully developed educational curriculum in operation
as it gives children the opportunity to learn about social manners, behavior and
consideration to others through play.
It is also amazing to hear 3-year-old Japanese children chattering in perfectly
pronounced English. It is easy to imagine these little children growing up to be
truly international and sophisticated citizens.
Inquiries about admission: India International
School in Japan,
Mrs. Nirmal Jain, School Director
Tel: 03-3635-7850
Address: Kiri-no-sato 3F, 3-23 Kirigaoka,
Midori-ku
Website: http://www.iisjapan.com/
In neat rows for music class
2
Naka Ward Town News October 1, 2009
Naka Ward Town News October 1, 2009 3
For the future of a “Green Town Yokohama”
-- Levy of “Yokohama Green Tax” launched from FY2009 -The total amount of greenery cover has been on a continuously decreasing trend, with
approximately 100 hectares of forests lost every year. Once this greenery is lost, recovery is
difficult to achieve. Preservation of greenery is therefore an urgent and pressing issue.
The City of Yokohama has set up the Yokohama “Increase the Green” Plan, aiming to put a
stop to the loss of greenery in the city and preserve green spaces for the next generation. The
levy of a Yokohama Green Tax has been launched from this fiscal year to secure a solid
financial foundation for the promotion of various measures. We hope that every citizen will
understand the aims of these efforts and give their cooperation.
- Tax system, tax rate and implementation period
Individuals: ¥900 per year is added to the per capita levy for residential tax (for the period
from FY2009 to FY2013). Some exemptions may be provided for this per capita levy in the
case that income falls below a determined threshold.
Companies: An amount equivalent to 9% of the average per capita residential tax is added.
(for the period from the business year starting from April 1, 2009 to March 31, 2014)
For the first two years of the period, companies that are not liable for corporate inhabitant
tax are exempted.
- The Yokohama Green Tax will be used for:
・ Preservation of farmland and forests by acquisition
・ Promotion of greening plans
・ Upgrading the quality of green spaces through improved maintenance plans
・ Promotion of citizens’ participation
Inquiries: Regarding Yokohama “Increase the Green” Plan: Environmental Planning
Bureau, Greenery Promotion Division Tel: 671-2688 (in Japanese)
Regarding “Yokohama Green Tax:” Taxation Division, Tel: 224-8191 (in Japanese)
Distribution of Nursery School Admission Guides
for the 2010 School Year
2010 admission guides for authorized nursery schools will be available in November.
Hello Yokohama 2009
The annual Naka Ward Festival features many fun events and a flea market. Please
come and enjoy the full-day open-air event!
Date and Time: Oct. 11 (Sun.), 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. *Will not be canceled in the event of
light rain.
* If there is heavy rain, the festival will be postponed until Oct. 12
(Mon., national holiday).
Venue: Negishi Shinrin Park (Negishidai) Please use public transportation to the festival. Take city bus No. 21 from JR Negishi
Sta. or Sakuragicho Sta., and get off at Asahidai or Takinoue.
Main Contents:
* Corner celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the Port Opening
* International music programs by ward residents
* Various stalls (organic produce, additive-free food
products, plant and flower seedlings, welfare stalls, a
South Korea stall and more!)
* Global Warming Countermeasure Corner
* Flea market
Inquiries: Assistant Manager for Civic Partnership
Swingy and Tanemaru on
Promotion, Tel: 224-8132 (in Japanese)
stage at last year’ s event.
Temporary Relocation of Naka Emergency Medical Center
Due to rebuilding work, Naka Emergency Medical Center will be temporarily
relocated. The new location and period of relocation are as follows:
Temporary Address: 2-72 Ueno-cho, Tel: 622-6372, 1-min. walk from Kamino-cho
bus stop
Period: Oct. 4 (Sun.), 2009 to Jul. 25 (Sun.), 2010
Opening hours: Sunday, national holiday, Dec. 30 to Jan. 3, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
(internal and pediatric medicine)
Inquiries: Medical Policy Division, Health and Social Welfare Bureau Tel: 671-2466
(in Japanese)
Location
Start of distribution
Authorized nursery schools in Naka Ward
Nov. 1, 2009 (Sun.)
24th Bashamichi Festival
Nov. 2, 2009 (Mon.)
At the Bashamichi Festival, visitors can see horse-drawn carriages, rickshaws and ladies
dressed in costumes from the area of the opening of the port. This event creates an evocative
atmosphere of bygone days as you wander along the Bashamichi Street.
Date: Oct. 31 (Sat.) to Nov. 3 (Tue.)
Venue: Bashamichi Street, near Kannai Sta. (JR) and Bashamichi Sta. (Minatomirai Line)
Main Contents:
Oct. 31 (Sat.): Lighting ceremony of gas lights
Nov. 3 (Tue.): Experience a ride in a horse-drawn carriage or rickshaw
Nov. 1 (Sun.) to 4 (Wed.): Bashamichi marché (wagon sale by the shops along the street)
Oct. 31 (Sat.) to Jan. 31 (Sun.), 2009: Bashamichi Romantic Illumination (20,000 lamps
line the street, lighting it up beautifully)
Inquiries: Bashamichi Shopping Street Cooperative Association Bureau
Tel: 641-4068 (in Japanese)
URL: http://www.bashamichi.or.jp/
Naka Ward Community Care Plazas
Children and Families Support Division,
Naka Ward Office (5th floor of Naka Ward Office)
General Information Window, Naka Ward Office
(ground floor of Naka Ward Office)
Apply in person at the Children and Families Support Division or by post. The tentative
application deadline is scheduled for mid-December.
Apply to or consult with Children and Families Support Division in November for admission
to nursery schools outside of the city, child-care services for children with disabilities,
services after maternity leave, etc. (for children who will be born between mid-December ,
2009 and February 3, 2010).
For interview scheduling and other related matters, see the admission guide or inquire at the
Children and Families Support Division.
Inquiries: Children and Families Support Division, Tel: 224-8171, Fax: 224-8159 (in Japanese)
Naka Ward
Office
Schedule
Oct. 5 to Dec. 5
Cancer Screening (Gan Kenshin)
Inquiries: Health Promotion Section, Tel: 224-8332 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Stomach Cancer Screening
Oct. 16（Fri.)
Nov. 13 (Fri.)
8:45 – 9:30 a.m.
Offered to those aged 40 and older, ¥1,570. Limited to 40
people per day. Applicants MUST NOT EAT after 8 p.m. on the
day before the test, but can drink until bedtime (except alcohol).
No eating and drinking on the day.
Lung Cancer Screening
Oct. 16（Fri.)
Nov. 13 (Fri.)
8:45 – 9:30 a.m.
Offered to those aged 40 and older. Limited to 50 people per
day. Fees: ¥680 for an X-ray and ¥1,350 if a sputum
examination is included.
Check-ups for Infants (Nyuyoji Kenko Shinsa)
Inquiries: Children and Families Support Section (Kodomo Katei Kakari),
Tel: 224-8171
4 months
Date:
Oct. 6 (Tue.)
Jun. 1-15, 2009 Jun. 16-30, 2009 Jul. 1-15, 2009
Date:
Kannai Sta.
Ishikawacho Sta.
Oct. 20 (Tue.)
Nov. 11 (Wed.)
Nov. 17 (Tue.)
A BCG for 3-6 month olds should be received by your child before he/she reaches 6 months of age.
BCG DTaP (Diphteria, Tetanus, Pertussis), DT (Diphteria, Tetanus), and the measles and rubella
vaccination are provided at medical institutions in the city. For children aged 1, the measles and
rubella vaccination should be administered before any other vaccinations are received.
Other vaccinations should be avoided for 6 days after DtaP, JE, influenza and Hepatitis B virus
vaccinations are received. Other vaccinations should be avoided for 27 days after the BCG,
Polio, and measles and rubella vaccinations are received. The City of Yokohama has suspended
the provision of Japanese encephalitis vaccinations.
Polio Vaccination for infants/children 3-months to 7-and-a-half years old
1:30 – 2:45 p.m.
Please have two polio vaccinations administered at a 41-day interval.
Date:
Eligibility (residents of the neighborhoods listed below)
Oct. 1 (Thu.)
Sagiyama, Takenomaru, Ueno, Mugita, Yamato, Myokojidai, Tateno,
Nishinoyacho, Kashiwaba, Yaguchidai, Honmokumidorigaoka, Nakaodai,
Mameguchidai, Yamate, Ohira, 1 to 5 Yamamoto, Minosawa, Oshibadai,
Nishitakenomaru, Terakubo, Takinoue, Negishidai, Tsukagoshi, Negishiasahidai
Dec. 1 (Tue.)
Oct. 8 (Thu.)
Oct. 13 (Tue.)
HCIC is here
Vaccinations (Yobo Sesshu)
Jul. 16-31, 2009
18 months
Birthday: Mar. 1-15, 2008
Chinatown
Kanteibyo
Temple
Inquiries: Health Promotion Section, Tel: 224-8332
Free for those aged 70 and older. Please bring your health insurance card and other proof of
your age.
Birthday: May 16-31, 2009
Check-ups will be held at the Naka Ward Health
Checkup and Immunization Center (HCIC) at 116
Yamashita-cho, unless rescheduled. Please
inquire in Japanese. Parking is not available.
Please use public transportation.
Yokohama
City Hall Yokohama
Stadium
Mar. 16-31, 2008 Apr. 1-15, 2008 Apr. 16-30, 2008
Oct. 27 (Tue.)
Nov. 10 (Tue.)
Nov. 24 (Tue.)
Honmokuhara, Honmokusannotani, Honmokuosato, Honmokumotomachi,
Negishi, Honmokumakado, Honmokuarai, Ikebukuro, Negishikazodai, Nishiki,
Honmokumiyahara, Honmokuwada
Oct. 15 (Thu.)
Yamashitacho, Shinyamashita, Motomachi, 1 to 4 Chiyozaki, Suwa, 1 to 2
Kitagata, Kominato, 1 to 2 Honmoku, 1 to 3 Hongo, Honmokumanzaka
Birthday: Sep. 1-15, 2006 Sep. 16-30, 2006 Oct. 1-15, 2006 Oct. 16-31, 2006 Nov. 1-15, 2006
Oct. 22 (Thu.)
All others
Date:
Oct. 29 (Thu.)
Those who did not get vaccinated on the days listed above
36 months
Oct. 7 (Wed.)
Oct. 21 (Wed.)
Nov. 4 (Wed.)
Nov. 18 (Wed.)
Dec. 2 (Wed.)
Hours: 1:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Number tags are passed out from 12:30 p.m. to facilitate smooth and orderly procedures.
Measurements, clinical examinations, dental examinations (18 months, 36 months) and a
lecture on nutrition and dental care are provided. Please bring your Mother and Child Health
Handbook (Boshi Kenko Techo) and writing materials. Children older than 4 months must
bring the toothbrush they are currently using. A urine analysis is conducted for 3 year olds.
Questionnaires regarding check-ups in English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese and
Vietnamese are available.
If circumstances prevent you from showing up on the day listed for your neighborhood, you can
show up on one of the other days listed.
*AIDS check and medical consultation (Eizu Kensa To Soudan)
Every Thursday from 9:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Inquiries and Reservations: Health Promotion Section, Tel: 224-8332
*Reservations required in advance. The applicant may remain anonymous if he or she so chooses.
NAKA
In Naka Ward Community Activity Center
(1F of ZAIM Annex, next to Naka Ward Office)
34 Nihon-odori, Naka-ku
Hours: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (Tue., Sat.)
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Mon., Wed., Thu., Fri., Sun.)
Closed: The 4th Mon. and Year-end
Two staff are always present (Japanese, English and
Chinese are available.)
Tel: 210-0667 Fax: 224-8343
e-mail: [email protected]
URL: http://www.yoke.or.jp/nakalounge/
Nihon-odori Sta.
Minatomirai Line
Naka Community
Activity Center
ZAIM
NakaWard
Office
Yokohama Park
City
Hall
International Lounge
Yokohama
Stadium
JR Kannai Sta.
●Announcing the 2nd International Understanding Seminar!
Differences in Business Culture between Japan and Western Countries
- Challenges facing foreign companies in doing business in Japan Date and Time: Nov. 21 (Sat.) 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. (Doors open 12:30 p.m.）
Venue: Naka International Lounge
Lecturer: Mr. Hans Pauli (former CEO of Brown Corp. )
Fee: ¥1,000 (for documents and tea)
Capacity: 30, on a first-come, first-served basis
* This seminar will be conducted in English and participants are welcome to join in the
discussion.
Applications and Inquiries: From Oct. 11, call or mail (include your address, name
and phone number) to Naka International Lounge.
Diwali in Yokohama 2009
New Arrivals
The following list includes the books in English language which arrived recently.
Anyone who lives in Yokohama City or commutes to the city for work or school
can borrow up to six books at one time per person free of charge for two weeks.
Those using the library for the first time need to provide proof of address to be
issued a library card.
Title
Author
Book No.
Books for Adults
Why Life Speeds Up as You Get Older
Michelle Obama
Rocket Men
Paths of Glory
Christine Falls
The Yiddish Policemen's Union
Scarpetta
The Grand Finale
Confessions of a Shopaholic
Shadow Country
Douwe Draaisma
David Colbert
Craig Nelson
Jeffrey Archer
Benjamin Black
Michael Chabon
Patricia Cornwell
Janet Evanovich
Sophie Kinsella
Peter Matthiessen
209049931
209049936
209049939
209031539
209049937
209049554
209031540
209031531
209031527
209031524
Books for Children
Moon Man
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Tomi Ungerer
J.K. Rowling
J.K. Rowling
J.K. Rowling
J.K. Rowling
– A member of the Naka Ward community
Mindan participates in Hello Yokohama, the Naka Ward Residents’ Festival held
every year in October, where Korean culture such as musical performances are
introduced and Korean cuisine such as chijimi (a Korean style griddle cake) is
available to sample. Korean language lessons are also offered at the Yokohama
Branch office. Owing to the Hanryu (Korean Wave) boom, 80% of the students are
Japanese. It is a source of great pleasure for Mindan to know that Japanese people are
interested in Korea.
It is also encouraging to see persons from a number of countries other than Korea
come to attend our Independence Day celebrations. The ceremony usually starts with
an opening speech in Korean but after that proceedings are carried out in Japanese.
For the details of the event, please visit the website of Mindan Kanagawa HP:
(http://homepage2.nifty.com/mindan_kanagawa/index.htm) or see the Mindan
Newspaper (subscription forms are available on the website) Zainihon Daikanminkokumindan (Mindan), Yokohama Branch 3-45 Sueyoshi-cho, Naka-ku
Tel: 251-1809
Halloween Walk to Western-style Houses in Yamate
Diwali, also known as the “Festival of Lights,” is a Hindu festival celebrating
the new year. This year in Yokohama you can enjoy the excitement and allure of
India, with various foods and groceries for sale and staged performances of
Indian dance over a two-day period.
Date and Time: Oct. 17 (Sat.) 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., a “light event” will be
held from 6:00 p.m.
Oct. 18 (Sun.) 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Venue: Festival space in Yamashita Park
Contents: Diwali stage (sitar music and dancing, etc.), Diwali bazaar (groceries,
food, etc.), food stalls (Indian cuisine, tea, etc.)
Inquiries: Diwali in Yokohama 2009 Executive Committee, Tel: 03-5728-7695
Naka Library
●An Organization Cooperating with Naka International Lounge
Zainihon Daikanminkokumindan (Mindan), Yokohama Branch
The interview with Mr.Son Jeong-In, General Affairs Manager
Following the end of World War II and liberation for Korea, various organizations
were established to provide support for Korean citizens to return to their homeland,
and also for quota systems, etc. In 1948, the Korean government was inaugurated and
Mindan was given official recognition by the government.
The Yokohama Branch was established in 1947 in Yamashitacho, Naka Ward. As of
2008, with a membership of about 7,000 people from 2,500 families, Mindan carries
out various activities, including living support for members, consultation, translation,
cultural awareness raising targeting the younger generation, Korean language
lessons, cultural exchange, etc.
209037219
200002991
202069684
205068324
207052406
Naka Library: 16-1 Honmokuhara, Naka-ku, Tel: 621-6621
Disguise yourself for the day and stop by the Western-style houses in Yamate to
collect stamps. Those who collect nine stamps in ten venues will receive an
award! A face painting service for ¥100 is also available. In addition, you can
plant tulips in the garden of Bluff No. 234 and have a cup of tea with cookies for
¥200 in the garden of Ehrismann Residence.
Date and Time: Oct. 31 (Sat.), 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Western-style houses in Yamate
(Bluff No. 111, British House Yokohama, Bluff No.
234, Ehrismann Residence, Berrick Hall, Diplomat’s
House, Bluff No. 18), Bluff No. 68, Iwasaki Museum
and Yokohama Doll Museum. The face painting
service is available at the five underlined houses. The
goal is Bluff No. 111 or Bluff No. 18.
Limit: A stamp card distributed to the first 2,000 people
Inquiries: Ehrismann Residence, Tel: 211-1101
URL: http://www.yamate-seiyoukan.org/
KONAN
International Lounge
Briefing Session for Foreign Parents
Whose Children Will be Entering Elementary School
Next Year
A briefing session will be held to provide information about preparing for your
child’s entry into elementary school and address any concerns or worries.
Interpreters can be provided with advance notice.
Date and Time: Nov. 2 (Mon.), 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Venue: Yumeooka Office Tower 13F, 1-6-1 Kamiooka-nishi, Konan-ku
Fee: Free
Capacity Limit: 30 foreign residents, on a first-come-first-served basis
Application: From Oct. 11 (Sun.), by phone, fax, e-mail or in person
Inquiries: Konan International Lounge
Tel: 848-0990, Fax: 848-3669
E-mail: [email protected]
The First Indian International School in Yokohama has opened!
The India International School in Japan (IISJ), Yokohama campus is located on
the third floor of a building that once housed the now closed Kirigaoka-dai-san
Elementary School in Midori-ku.
IISJ is a nonprofit organization that works to offer education to children of Indian
residents from kindergarten to senior high school level. Through its curriculum
based on the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) of New Delhi, India,
children can receive an appropriate education that will enable them to adapt
themselves to life in India when they are relocated to their home country. IISJ
opened the Yokohama campus in April, 2009, starting out with 14 kindergarteners
and four elementary school students. IISJ expects to double or even triple the
number of students at Yokohama next year.
The school is located in a quiet residential area surrounded by greenery, and
according to Mrs. Jain, the school director, it provides an ideal location for
children’s education. Children come from various parts of Yokohama and other
neighboring cities, including Hachioji. IISJ operates a school bus that picks up
children at points close to their homes if they live within the catchment area for the
bus service, and also picks up and drops off at Nakayama and other stations.
Classes for kindergarten start at 9:00 a.m. and end at 2:00 p.m. Snack time is at
10:30 a.m. with children bringing their own snacks from home. Following snack
time, the music class begins. Kindergarten and elementary pupils move to another
classroom together and have a really good time all singing together. It is
impressive to see the thoughtfully developed educational curriculum in operation
as it gives children the opportunity to learn about social manners, behavior and
consideration to others through play.
It is also amazing to hear 3-year-old Japanese children chattering in perfectly
pronounced English. It is easy to imagine these little children growing up to be
truly international and sophisticated citizens.
Inquiries about admission: India International
School in Japan,
Mrs. Nirmal Jain, School Director
Tel: 03-3635-7850
Address: Kiri-no-sato 3F, 3-23 Kirigaoka,
Midori-ku
Website: http://www.iisjapan.com/
In neat rows for music class
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Naka Ward Town News October 1, 2009
Sankeien Garden
◆Chrysanthemum Exhibition
Dates: Oct. 26 (Mon.) – Nov. 23 (Mon., national holiday)
An exhibition of chrysanthemums, the flower that is representative of autumn, will
be held. All sorts of sizes and varieties of chrysanthemums, including large
flowering types or potted bonsai types can be seen here. Among these, tray
landscapes comprised of small chrysanthemums that imitate the Sankeien Garden’s
landscape—known as bonkei—are the highlight of the exhibition. There is also a
category for entries from the general public and applications are welcome from
anyone to exhibit the chrysanthemums they have cultivated.
◆Special Exhibition as a Commemorative Event of the 150th
Anniversary of Port Opening
Sankei Hara and Art – Fine Arts from the Former Collection of Sankei Hara
Dates: Oct. 31 (Sat.) – Nov. 30 (Mon.),
(The Sankei Memorial closes on Nov. 16 (Mon.))
Venue: The Sankei Memorial in Sankeien Garden
Sankei Hara was a reputed art collector and patron of the arts. Items from his
personal collection will be exhibited here.
◆Autumn Opening of Historical Buildings
(Important Cultural Properties Choshukaku and Shunsoro)
Dates: Nov. 21 (Sat.) – Dec. 13 (Sun.)
The area around the promenade through the small valley in the Garden and the two
historical buildings of Choshukaku and Shunsoro is enveloped in the vivid colors of
autumnal leaves. The colors and atmosphere are reminiscent of the ancient capital of
Kyoto.
◆Autumn Illumination Evenings
Dates: Nov. 21 (Sat.) – Nov. 23 (Mon., national holiday), Nov. 27 (Fri.) – Nov. 29
(Sun.), Dec. 4 (Fri.) – Dec. 6 (Sun.), Dec. 11 (Fri.) – Dec. 13 (Sun.)
Time: Till 7:30 p.m.
The Garden’s opening hours will be extended to allow visitors to enjoy the beautiful
hues of the autumn foliage. The trees and historical buildings will be illuminated to
accentuate their beauty, providing a different perspective from viewing in daylight
hours.
58-1 Honmoku-sannotani, Naka-ku
Tel: 621-0634 / 0635 URL: http://www.sankeien.or.jp
Message Board
Christmas Bazaar at Saint Maur International School
Come and enjoy home made cakes, games for children and various vendors.
Date and Time: Nov. 15 (Sun.), 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Rain or Shine
Venue: Saint Maur International School
Fee: Free
URL: http://www.stmaur.ac.jp/community/christmas.html
Living Information
­“Let’s take the city bus around the town!”­
If you want to see a little more of Naka Ward or are wondering how to get to a certain place
in the ward, then the bus is probably the most convenient option for you. With all the hills
in the ward, riding the bus makes getting from A to B really easy. Why not try to make your
daily life and sightseeing even more convenient by getting to know about the bus services?
In Yokohama City there are city-run and privately-run buses. Here, we introduce the
services of the city-run buses.
◆How to ride the bus
Display of bus destination
The destination and route of the bus is clearly displayed on the front and rear of the bus
and on the side, just to the right of the entrance. Each bus also has a number. Although
the route displayed on the side doesn’t show all bus stops, it is easy just to ask the bus
driver if the bus is going to where you want to go (please try and do this in Japanese).
Also, once you are on the bus the name of the next stop appears at the front of the bus by
the driver’s seat, making it easier for you to know when to get off. Getting on the bus
City buses are used on a pre-payment basis, with passengers getting on at the front exit and
getting off at the center exit. Please line up at the bus stop. Many bus stops are served by
more than one bus line, so make sure you don’t mistakenly get on the wrong bus.
Fare
Flat fare, Adults: ¥210, Children: ¥110 (On certain lines the fare is calculated by distance)
Payment of fare
Place your fare in the fare box by the driver’s seat. Payment can be made in coins or with a
Yokohama Museum of Art
Grand Port Opening Exhibition
The Art of the Period of the Opening of
the Port of Yokohama From Tokugawa Era to Meiji
This fascinating exhibition reveals how art in Japan developed from the
end of the Edo period through to the beginning of the Meiji era in the
mid to late 19th century, a time when Japan was creating itself as a
modern nation state amidst a huge wave of political change following
the opening of the ports of Japan, including Yokohama. The
significance and roles of patrons of arts and culture, the creation and
expansion of new forms of artistic expression, the development of
cultural policies and artistic transformation, and further, the
characteristics of arts and culture at the time of the emergence of
modern Japan will be highlighted clearly.
Date and Time: Sep. 19 (Sat.) to Nov. 23 (Mon.),
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Fridays until 8:00 p.m.
(admission until 30 min. before closing)
Closed: Thursdays
Admission: General; ¥1,000 (¥900), university and high school
students; ¥700 (¥600), junior high school students; ¥400 (¥300),
elementary school students and under; free
October 1 - November 30, 2009
http://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/naka/english/
No. 107
Discover the Charm of Naka Ward by Taking a Stroll!
Autumn is a cool season that comes as a relief after the blazing heat of summer. For those of you who have stayed indoors to avoid the heat, now is the time to start planning a few trips
out! Why not make one of those trips a stroll around the familiar streets of Naka Ward? As you know, Naka Ward has many spots where you can see and feel the history of Yokohama
as one of the first ports to be opened to the world. It is also a place where you can come into contact with nature, surrounded by the sea and mountains.
Here we introduce a number of guide maps, volunteer guides and sightseeing buses designed to make your stroll easier and more informative. Try one of these and you are sure to make
a new discovery about Naka Ward!
Foreign Man
Dressed in
Japanese Clothing
(working title)
Yokohama
Museum of Art
*Figures in parenthesis are per-person prices for groups over 20.
*Admission is free for those with a disabled person’s handbook and one caregiver.
*High school students and under are free every Saturday (with student ID)
*Admission is discounted by 20% on Nov. 3 (the anniversary of the opening of the museum)
*Multi-visit discounts: Visitors are eligible for the group admission price by showing a previously used special
exhibition admission ticket (valid for one year after the date of the admission ticket, one use per person only).
3-4-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku
Tel: 221-0300 Fax: 221-0317 URL: http://www.yaf.or.jp/yma/
A Commemorative Event of the 150th Anniversary of
the Opening of the Port of Yokohama
Yokohama Grand Sumo Tournament
Have you ever seen the traditional Japanese sport of sumo wrestling? It really is an exciting
spectacle to see big sumo wrestlers colliding, pushing each other and throwing their opponent
down onto the earthen dohyo or wrestling ring. The Yokohama Grand Sumo Tournament is
coming soon. The event will be exciting for everyone, including everything from energetic
warming up to a ring entering ceremony and sumo wrestling bouts.
Date: Oct. 18 (Sun.)
Hours: 8:00 a.m. (Doors open) to 3:00 p.m.
Venue: Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium
Time schedule: 8:00 a.m.: Public warming up
9:00 a.m.: Autograph and hand-shaking session
1:30 p.m.: Top-ranked Maku-uchi wrestlers’
ring entering ceremony
2:00 p.m.: Maku-uchi wrestlers’ bouts
Tickets are available at various prices. Please inquire below for details.
Inquiries: Yokohama Grand Sumo Tournament Planning Committee
Tel.: 577-4388 (10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mon. to Fri., in Japanese)
URL: http://www.yyy100.jp
¥1,000 yen note. ¥5,000 and ¥10,000 notes are not acceptable. You can also use a prepaid bus
card, or the PASMO and Suica cards that are also used for the trains. Using a card makes it
more convenient and you do not need to count out your fare in coins. Please tell the driver if
you require a child fare or if you are paying for two or more people at once.
Getting off the bus
When the name of the bus stop you want to get off at is announced, press one of the buttons
closest to your seat. Get up from your seat once the bus has come to a complete stop.
Other points
To ensure your safety, please do not walk around the bus while it is in motion. If there are
no seats available, please hold onto the hand rail or straps provided. There are priority
seats located at the front of the bus. Please give these seats to elderly persons or persons
with limited mobility.
◆Bus stops
There are probably some people who want to know where the
bus stops are located, but are unable to read the Japanese
signs. In this case, you will find the “Naka-ku Ward Map”
published by the ward a useful reference guide as it lists all the
place names and bus stops in the ward in English. The map
was published at the end of January 2007 and there may be
some areas that have changed since then, but it is still a
valuable source of reference.
URL link to ward map:
http://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/naka/english/wardoffice/englishpublications/wardmap.pdf
Inquiries about City buses: Yokohama City Call Center
Tel: 664-2525 (in Japanese)
◆Guide Map
・A Stroll Through the Green and Pleasant Hills of Naka Ward, ・Where to Find the Guide Maps
・Maps of Naka Ward’s Commemorative Monuments
The guide maps are distributed at the Information
Yokohama
As the site of the opening of the Port of
Counter on the 1st floor of Naka Ward Office and also
During the Bakumatsu period (1859 to
Yokohama, Naka Ward is brimming with
at the Public Relations Section on the 6th floor. The
1860s), the Yamate district of Yokohama was
commemorative monuments and historical
maps are available in Japanese, English, Chinese and
designated as the site for foreign residents.
sites that hark back to the days when Naka
Korean (the English version of the Commemorative
This set of maps is based on the “Promenade
Ward was the birthplace of modern culture
Monuments map is currently out of stock). The maps
for Foreign Residents” that was created for
in Japan. The Map of Naka Ward’s
are also available from the Naka Ward website, where
the first foreign residents in the 19th century
Commemorative Monuments introduces a
they can be downloaded.
and winds around the Yamate, Negishi and
total of 78 sites in Naka Ward (and some in
Maps of Naka Ward’s Commemorative Monuments
Honmoku districts. The guide maps are
Nishi Ward), including commemorative and
URL:
provided for residents and visitors to stroll
cultural monuments as well as historical
http://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/naka/english/wardoffi
around the area, taking in the richness of the
sites. In addition, there are a total of six
ce/englishpublications/himotoku/index.html
natural environment and historical spots, visiting Western style
recommended routes with differing starting points, including the
A Stroll Through the Green and Pleasant Hills of Naka Ward
houses that remain from the 19th century as well as the various
“Nihon-odori to Motomachi-Chukagai,” and “Honmoku-Sankei
URL:http://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/naka/english/wa
hills and parks. There are a total of six courses from various
Garden” courses. Take a look at them to find out more. Each of the
rdoffice/englishpublications/midori/index.html
starting points, including convenient stations, each designed to take
walking courses are designed to take around one hour.
Inquiries: Ward Administration Promotion Division,
a leisurely half-day.
Examples of Historical Sites :
Tel: 224-8123
Examples of Historical Spots :
<Site of Yokohama Tenshudo
<Berrick Hall>
◆Sightseeing by Bus
(First Sacred Heart Church):
This house was constructed as the
・Regular Sightseeing Bus “Yokohama Bayside Line”
Chinatown vicinity >
residence of a British trader, B. R.
Using this sightseeing bus, people can experience
This is the site of the first Catholic Church to
Berrick and is now open as a public
Yokohama’s history as well as enjoying the sight of
be built in modern Japan. It was built in
facility. The triple archway of the
the ocean, gourmet experiences and shopping. There
January 1862 to serve the foreign community.
entrance and the architectural lines
are a total of four courses.
of the structure are just some of the
Reservations and Inquiries: 465-2077 (in Japanese)
<Indian Memorial Fountain:
many features of the house, and it is
・Sightseeing Excursion Bus “Akai Kutsu”
Yamashita Park>
the largest of the remaining
The retro-style red bus "Akai Kutsu" route starts at
This fountain was donated by Yokohama’s
foreigners’ residences.
Sakuragi-cho Station and tours the Bayside area before
Indian community who were engaged in
arriving at Minato-no-Mieru-Oka-Koen. It runs daily.
the silk trade as a token of appreciation <Negishi Shinrin Park>
・Minato Mirai 100 yen Bus
This large green park features
for the assistance given by the citizens
These one-coin buses
countless trees and expanses of grass
of Yokohama during the Great Kanto
ply the popular Minato
and lawns. It is a beautiful sight
Earthquake in 1923. Its ceiling is
Mirai area (¥100 for
during any of the four seasons.
covered with beautiful colored tiles.
adults, ¥50 for children).
Runs only on Saturdays,
Sundays and holidays.
◆Volunteer Guides
Inquiries about
・Hamakko Guides
・Yokohama City Guide Association
“Akai Kutsu” bus
Yokohama City
Hamakko Guides is a volunteer guide service providing English
The Yokohama City Guide Association arranges for volunteer guides
Buses: Yokohama Call Center, Tel: 664-2525
language guides to foreign tourists and residents of the wonderful
to show visitors around, mainly within Yokohama City. These guides
sightseeing spots in Yokohama. Using the Maps of Naka Ward’s
provide an historical perspective and share information with visitors.
◆Other Information: Tourist Information Centers
Commemorative Monuments, the guides take visitors around the
The Association has a number of special model courses, including
There are two Tourist Information Centers in Naka Ward.
historic sites from the time of the port opening and can also be
“Romantic Road of Bluff” and “Visiting to the History of Seaside,”
They provide information on tourist facilities and
requested to provide tailor-made tours. On the third Sunday of
but it is also possible to adjust the courses according to individual
accommodation as well as on events in the city. Both centers
every month from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., there is a free guided
requests or make additional proposals. An English-speaking guide
have internet terminals that can be operated in 30 different
tour of Sankeien Garden. (entrance fee needed.) Please feel free to
can be arranged, but 7 to 10 days advance notice is required.
languages (a fee is charged for use).
inquire with any questions or a
Time: Half-day or one-day courses (half-day courses last 2 to 3 hours)
・Sakuragi-cho Tourist Information Center (9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.)
request for a guide.
No. of persons in a group: Guidance is provided from 1 person to a
1-1 Sakuragi-cho, Tel: 211-0111
Inquiries: Mr. Hiroshi Wakayama
large group (Group size for English language tours is up to around 10
・Sangyo Boeki Center Tourist Information Center (In front of
Tel: 090-5202-6203
persons for one tour)
Yamashita Park) (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.), 2 Yamashita-cho,
E-mail: [email protected]
Number of guides: One guide for every ten visitors
Tel: 641-4759
Fee: ¥2,500 per guide (English language guides are charged at
In addition, the Yokohama Convention & Visitors Bureau Official
¥5,000 for half-day courses)
“Guided tour of Sankei Garden
Website has a variety of information on tourism in Yokohama.
Applications and Inquiries: Tel & Fax: 261-1471 (in Japanese)
– Tea ceremony experiences
can also be arranged”
URL: http://www.welcome.city.yokohama.jp/eng/tourism/
E-mail: [email protected]
Enjoy walking your dog by keeping a close eye on him always!
Don’t forget the rules of etiquette and safety for dogs!
Increasing reports of unleashed dogs in parks!
Your dog might be your best friend and you might think it is safe to walk him off the leash.
However, once a dog is off the leash it is virtually impossible to control. Unleashed dogs can
cause serious accidents by biting unsuspecting people. It is also possible that large dogs may be
able to push over small children and elderly persons, causing them to fall. In a big city, a dog can
sometimes be frightened by a big noise and suddenly rush out, which may lead to an accident.
A leash is a safety tether linking owner and dog. Never keep your dog unleashed!
Please remember that parks are not toilets for dogs!
Owners need to be diligent about cleaning up after their dogs and taking it back home for
disposal. Please do not bury your dog’s mess outside as it may create odors and also cause plants
to die. It is also important to be responsible for your dog’s urine. It is a good idea to always take
a water bottle to rinse off the area where your dog has urinated. Why not start training your dog to go to the toilet at home before going out?
A park is a place of relaxation for everybody.
Allowing dogs to be unleashed in public places is prohibited under “Yokohama City Animal
Protection and Management Regulations.” In addition, the “Yokohama City Parks Regulations”
stipulate the prohibition of acts which are considered likely to cause danger and acts that cause
*This publication is recyclable into paper.
public nuisance. In other cities, some parks have been made
off-limits to dogs due to recurring problems.
Are you holding the leash properly?
Do you let your dog run on ahead and decide where to go? It should
be the owner who is the leader, who decides where to go and sets the
pace; and dogs should follow their owner’s lead. Leash length is also
important. Be careful not to extend the leash too far, maintaining an
appropriate length to keep the dog safe and secure. Never let a dog
off its leash in a public place. Owners should closely supervise their
dog when it needs to exercise. * If you keep a dog, you need to register it!
Dog owners are legally obligated to register their pets and ensure that a
rabies vaccination is administered. Registration only needs to be
completed once and a rabies vaccination should be obtained annually.
If you move house or your dog dies, you should report the details.
Inquiries: Environmental Sanitation Section, Health Sanitation Division
Tel: 224-8339 (in Japanese)
Edited and distributed by Ward Administration Promotion Division of Naka Ward Office, City of Yokohama, 35 Nihon-odori, Naka-ku, Yokohama 231-0021
Tel: (045) 224 -8123 Fax: (045) 224 -8214
URL: http://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/naka/english/
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