BankPark YOKOHAMA, which opened on October 4th, is just a 1-minute walk from Yokohama City Hall
The “Nature Kids Festa” will be held at BankPark YOKOHAMA (6 Honcho, Naka-ku, Yokohama) on October 11th.
The event aims to create opportunities for children to proactively think about the environment and the future of their community in preparation for “GREEN×EXPO 2027” scheduled for 2027. As part of the “Yokohama Nature Kids” project, the event focuses on decarbonization and nature-positive themes, with collaborative planning by local schools, community organizations, and businesses.
The venue will feature workshops, exhibitions, and sales booths where visitors can experience initiatives focused on creating a circular society. The event includes projects and exhibitions proposed by elementary school children from schools such as Segasaki, Tsurumi, and Aoki Elementary Schools, environmental-related presentations, and “My Flower Expo Bento” ideas conceived by elementary and middle school students including those from special needs schools, organized by the association “Yokohama Spice.” These activities will convey themes like “Circular Economy Plus” and “Local Production for Local Consumption” to promote regional circulation and resource utilization.
Experience programs include exhibits by “Tsurusui (Tsurumi River Aquarium)” showcasing the ecology of the Tsurumi River, and flower workshops focused on reducing floral waste. There will also be food sales by Yokohama Seya Gapao Festival and introductions to children’s bento box product development projects.
Environment-themed workshops and exhibitions will include a workshop creating bath salts using olive leaves from Yokohama, and exhibits from the Athre Forest Regeneration Project featuring Yokohama Kanazawa Kurofune Soap made from recycled mandarin orange peels discarded from school lunches. BankPark YOKOHAMA, which just opened on October 4th, also serves as a collaborative hub for the circular economy.
The event will be held in two sessions: morning (10:00-12:00) and afternoon (13:00-15:00) with rotating attendance. Participation is free and no reservations are required.
Concurrently, the former Fujimi Junior High School (3 Yamadacho, Naka-ku) will host the YOKOHAMA B-Block×Circular Economy Plus Festa.
BankPark YOKOHAMA
BankPark YOKOHAMA is a modern commercial and cultural complex located in Yokohama, Japan, which opened in 2020. It was developed on the former site of the Yokohama Branch of the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, incorporating and preserving elements of the historic bank building. The site now features shops, restaurants, event spaces, and a rooftop park, blending the area’s financial heritage with contemporary urban life.
Yokohama City Hall
Yokohama City Hall is the main administrative center of Yokohama, Japan’s second-largest city. The current main building, completed in 1928, is a designated historical structure known for its elegant Neo-Renaissance architectural style. It replaced an earlier city hall and continues to serve as a functioning government office while representing the city’s modern history and international port heritage.
GREEN×EXPO 2027
“GREEN×EXPO 2027” is an upcoming international horticultural exposition scheduled to be held in Yokohama, Japan. It aims to promote a sustainable, green future for urban societies through innovative environmental and greening technologies. The expo will build on Japan’s history of hosting such events to showcase solutions for harmonizing modern city life with nature.
Segasaki Elementary School
Segasaki Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Itō City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. While specific historical details are limited in public records, it serves as a local community institution for primary education. The school reflects the typical post-war development of Japan’s public education system.
Tsurumi Elementary School
Tsurumi Elementary School is a historic school located in Yokohama, Japan. It is most notably remembered as the site of the Tsurumi Rail Accident in 1963, a major train derailment and collision that resulted in numerous casualties, including many schoolchildren. This tragic event has left a lasting mark on the school’s history and the local community’s memory.
Aoki Elementary School
Aoki Elementary School is a public primary school located in Japan, though its specific history is not widely documented in international sources. Like many such institutions in Japan, it was likely established in the post-war period to serve the educational needs of its local community. It represents the standardized, community-focused public education system that has been a cornerstone of modern Japanese society.
Tsurumi River Aquarium
The Tsurumi River Aquarium is a modern public aquarium located in Yokohama, Japan, which opened in 2022. It is uniquely themed around the ecosystem of the local Tsurumi River, showcasing the fish and aquatic life that inhabit the river from its source to the sea. The aquarium aims to educate visitors about the importance of local freshwater environments and conservation.
Former Fujimi Junior High School
The Former Fujimi Junior High School is a historic school building located in Nagoya, Japan, which opened in 1931. It is a notable example of pre-war Taisho and early Showa era school architecture, featuring a distinctive red brick facade. The building has been preserved and is now used as a cultural and community center, serving as a tangible link to the city’s educational history.
