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Yokohama strengthens collaboration with UN organizations in Bonn
In June 2026, Mayor Yamanaka visited Bonn, Germany, where he met with representatives of several United Nations organizations to deepen collaboration in the fields of sustainability, citizen...
Yokohama Matching Program Spotlight: One Year Later for HealthyFood’s Journey in Japan
One year after receiving an Honorable Mention in the Yokohama Matching Program's 2025 cohort, Italian food-tech startup HealthyFood Srl is continuing to expand its presence in Japan, demonstrating...
Yokohama delivers a lecture on port decarbonization to students from National University of Kaohsiung
On March 4, 2026, the Port and Harbor Bureau of the City of Yokohama delivered a lecture to professors and students from the National University of Kaohsiung in Taiwan on current and future...
Yokohama Mayor Yamanaka speaks at Daring Cities 2026 in Bonn
On June 10, Mayor Yamanaka of Yokohama participated in the plenary session of the international conference "Daring Cities 2026" held in Bonn, Germany. The conference, co-hosted by ICLEI and the City...
Yokohama contributes to global policy at ICLEI Global Executive Committee gathering
On June 9, Yokohama Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka participated in the ICLEI Global Executive Committee meeting held in Bonn, Germany. ICLEI is one of the world’s largest networks of cities committed to...
Yokohama calls for transition to circular cities at inaugural Pacific Climate Summit
The Pacific Climate Summit 2026 was held for the first time in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, from June 8–10, 2026. The summit brought together leaders from governments, local authorities, financial...
Report by UC Berkeley brings attention to the decarbonization efforts in the Port of Yokohama
Yokohama Matching Program Spotlight: Raven Materials’ First Year in Japan
This time, our startup highlight series will take a look at South Korean startup Raven Materials, whose entry into the Japanese market was facilitated by their acceptance into the first cohort of...
Yokohama hosts international workshop with Singapore and Tokyo on advanced sewerage systems
On April 30, the City of Yokohama welcomed a delegation from Singapore's National Water Agency (PUB) for an international workshop in collaboration with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. This event...
Yokohama Mayor shares circular economy vision at World Urban Forum 13
In May 2026, Yokohama Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka delivered a video address at a Special Session titled "Closing the Loop: Advancing Waste Management Towards a Circular Economy" during the 13th World...
Yokohama to launch international circular exhibition in 2027
The City of Yokohama and RX Japan have announced the launch of a new international exhibition focused on the circular economy, set to debut in 2027. The event aims to bring together companies,...
Promoting Yokohama’s GREEN×EXPO 2027 at the the Albany AAPI Sake Night Hosted by the Consulate General of Japan in New York
On May 28, 2026, the Office of the City of Yokohama Representative to the Americas participated in the “AAPI Reception – Sake Night” hosted by the Consulate General of Japan in New York. The...
Yokohama Participates in the 2026 BMO Vancouver Marathon
The City of Yokohama and the City of Vancouver have maintained a sister city relationship since 1965 and have been continuing to deepen their exchanges ever since. In 2025, which marked the 60th...
Yokohama launches pilot to advance decarbonization using waste heat
The City of Yokohama and Toagosei Co., Ltd. have launched a pilot project aiming to make effective use of steam generated during waste incineration, reducing fossil fuel consumption and cutting...
Yokohama digitizes waste management across 1,200 public facilities
The City of Yokohama has begun full-scale implementation of a digital waste management system across approximately 1,200 city-related facilities, marking a major step forward in administrative...
Yokohama’s New York Office Participates in the 2026 Japan Parade and Street Fair!
The Office of the City of Yokohama Representative to the Americas recently participated in the New York Japan Parade & Street Fair 2026 on Saturday, May 9th, 2026! This marked the office’s third...
Global Ports Safety Project: New Collaboration with France
Yokohama takes another step toward strengthening its leadership in port decarbonization in Asia The City of Yokohama has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Expertise France, the...
Hosting a Climate & Deep Tech Event During New York Tech Week
Office of the City of Yokohama Rep. to the Americas will host “Japan Gateway for Climate & Deep Tech” during New York Tech Week, convening investors, corporates, and policymakers from the United...