Yokohama News

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Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise’s ‘Pleasure Land’ partially reopens with relocated attractions from Toshimaen.

Partial Renovation and Reopening of Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise will partially…

04.08.2025 4 minutes

“Yokohama mayoral election: Yamanaka wins re-election by a landslide, voters choose continuity with 41.64% turnout”

Mr. Yamanaka shaking hands with supporters after securing re-election in the Yokohama mayoral race, around…

04.08.2025 5 minutes

Business startups booming in Zushi: Record high of 41 in 2024, thanks to local commerce association’s support

Zushi City is experiencing a boom in entrepreneurship. In the 2024 fiscal year, the city’s…

04.08.2025 1 minute

“Africa Action Day at JICA Yokohama and YC&AC, featuring hands-on programs for parents and children”

On August 2nd and 3rd, an interactive event titled “Sport for Tomorrow × Africa Action…

01.08.2025 5 minutes

“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