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Yokohama news today is not only about economics and politics, but also about the life of one of the largest port cities in Japan. We publish the latest Yokohama news for you to show you what the city is living right now: from the development of maritime trade and transport to cultural events and social initiatives. On our website you will find the latest events in Yokohama, relevant materials about business, tourism, education and the life of city residents.

“Yokohama World Porters rooftop opens as ‘Roof Top World'”

Yokohama World Porters (Shinko 2, Naka-ku, Yokohama) will open its rooftop “Roof Top World” for…

01.08.2025 4 minutes

To our dear readers

Thank you for always supporting us. We sincerely apologize for the lack of updates since…

01.08.2025 1 minute

“Yokosuka’s Kaikoku Fireworks Festival begins accepting reservations for 2,460 sponsored seats at Umikaze Park”

Last year, approximately 10,000 fireworks were launched at the “Yokosuka Kaikoku Fireworks Festival” The “Yokosuka…

01.08.2025 2 minutes

“ExPLOT Studio opens its art production space to the public, with talk events planned from July to September”

A work by Kim Ga-eun from Seoul. While continuing to create pen drawings, she is…

28.07.2025 5 minutes

“At the end of isolation: Examining caregiver murders of disabled individuals—delayed responses and lack of support lead to family isolation, termed ‘social neglect’ in final report”

It has been nine years since the incident at the Tsukui Yamayuri-en facility (located in…

28.07.2025 4 minutes

“Kirin gives away 600 free bottles of ‘Salty Lychee’ drink at Tsurumi Station to prevent heatstroke”

Kirin Beer Yokohama Factory manager (right) distributing free beverages (provided by Kirin Beer Yokohama Factory)…

28.07.2025 4 minutes

“DeNA to host drone show after Hiroshima game on August 5-7, with free access to the waterfront deck”

Image of the show (provided by the team) The Yokohama DeNA BayStars will hold a…

28.07.2025 2 minutes

“Converted ambulance ‘Yumebasu’ provides free travel support for ALS patients based in Zushi”

A “Yumebus” vehicle, loaned free of charge to allow ALS patients to travel freely—Zushi City…

28.07.2025 5 minutes

“Yokohama mayoral election survey: What policies do candidates prioritize as mayor?”

Six candidates are running in the Yokohama mayoral election scheduled for August 3. Each candidate…

28.07.2025 1 minute

“Confronting the Far-Right Party: A Political Group Excludes a Reporter During Regular Press Conference in the Diet”

The far-right party, which advocates “Japanese First” and excludes foreigners, unjustly denied and removed a…

27.07.2025 2 minutes