In September, the Frankfurt delegation also visited Bosch Japan, whose headquarters were moved to Yokohama in 2024. The main focus of the visit was to learn about the relationship between the city of Yokohama and the company and to draw insights from this strong example of a public-private partnership.

In September, the delegation led by Mayor Josef did not only visit cultural institutions. Another key focus was the exchange aimed at promoting economic relations. In this context, the delegation visited DeNA Co., Ltd., a company that, among other things, is committed to creating new community-oriented venues and programs to revitalize the surrounding neighborhood and foster community cohesion.

Developing a mutual understanding of cultural differences and ways of life is not only the key to a lasting and harmonious friendship, but also to personal growth in tolerance, open-mindedness, and empathy. It is precisely these qualities that the city of Yokohama seeks to foster in the younger generation, with the aim of seeing them grow into talented and cosmopolitan individuals. For this reason, the student exchange program with the city of Frankfurt is also an essential pillar of the city partnership established in 2011. Nevertheless, other cultural topics are also part of this partnership.

From 4 to 10 September, a large delegation accompanied Frankfurt’s Lord Mayor Josef on a visit to Yokohama. As well as matters relating to the city partnership – such as the 15th anniversary, the school exchange program with Sakuragaoka High School and tourism – the...

The Director of the European Office attended the “6th United Nations Forum of Mayors,” held in Geneva, Switzerland, on October 12–13, 2026, as a representative of the Mayor of Yokohama. The Role of Cities in the International CommunityThe conference was organized by...