With the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) approaching in August 2025, Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka of Yokohama, the host city of the conference, was interviewed by...
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Yokohama Launches New 2025 Subsidy Incentives to Attract Global Innovators
The City of Yokohama, one of Japan’s most dynamic innovation hubs, is inviting international startups, scaleups, and advanced technology companies to take advantage of new financial incentives to...
STYLE100 – One hundred ways of sustainable living, made in Yokohama to be shared with the world
Yokohama City has embarked on a bold initiative to build a sustainable and attractive new society through green innovation. In collaboration with citizens, businesses, and organizations, the city is...
Yokohama works with Asian Development Bank toward making sustainable cities around the world
The City of Yokohama and the Asian Development Bank (hereinafter referred to as “ADB”) have been working toward the formation of an eco-city in Asia since signing a partnership agreement in 2013,...
Yokohama’s Contribution to the IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities: Mayor reiterated the critical role of cities in tackling climate change
On March 19th, 2025, “Japan-IIASA Joint Seminar in Yokohama: How Japan’s Experience will be able to Contribute to the IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities” was held at the Pacifico...
Yokohama, Japan will be the next host for Asia-Pacific Urban Forum (APUF)
The Asia-Pacific Urban Forum (APUF), organized by the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), established by the United Nations Economic and Social Council, will be held in...
Yokohama City’s Contribution to the Development of Indonesia’s New Capital Region
Exploring the Potential of City Twinning for Sustainable Urban Development From October to December 2024, Yokohama City, Japan, implemented a new project aimed at developing urban planning...
These new vending machines in Yokohama, Japan are aiming to reduce food waste, CO2 emissions from businesses, and raise awareness about these problems among citizens
Japan is famous globally for its many vending machines, but a new project from the City of Yokohama is aiming to tackle the issue of food waste through a new type of locker-style vending machine...
Yokohama’s environmental action efforts to be featured in NHK World-Japan / jibtv TV program “Trailblazers”
Climate change and other environmental issues are urgent global challenges. The City of Yokohama, Japan is now trying to lead the world with its unique approach to climate change and other...
Yokohama City exhibits at the “Visit Japan FIT Fair #16” in Bangkok
From November 8th (Friday) to 10th (Sunday), the City of Yokohama exhibited at the "Visit Japan FIT Fair #16" organized by JNTO, held at the Paragon Hall in Bangkok, Thailand. This marked the...
Mayor Yamanaka of Yokohama Delivered Speech at High-Level Policy Dialogue in Bangkok, Co-Hosted by the UN
On October 15th, the High-Level Policy Dialogue, titled "Leadership for the Future: Enhancing Urban Governance Practices for Sustainable, Resilient, and Equitable Cities in Asia-Pacific" was held in...
Introducing Tech Hub Yokohama, Yokohama City’s new innovation center for startups from around the world
On November 11, Yokohama, Japan officially opened a new innovation center for startups and entrepreneurs, titled Tech Hub Yokohama, centrally located in the downtown waterfront Minato Mirai 21...
Yokohama-Kawasaki Port Seminar held in Bangkok, Thailand!
On Wednesday, July 17, 2024, Yokohama’s Port Authority and port-related parties gathered in Bangkok, Thailand to hold the "Yokohama-Kawasaki Port Seminar". The Office of the City of Yokohama...
Yokohama and UNDP partner to support restoration of kindergarten in Odesa, Ukraine
Monday, July 1, 2024, Yokohama City and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed an cooperation agreement for supporting reconstruction in Ukraine, centered on Odesa City and starting...
Yokohama’s new PoC Support Program is a chance for international startups to hit the ground running in Japan
*Applications open now through August 15, 2024* Entering a new international market and accessing its many benefits can be a daunting proposition, both for large companies and especially for...
Yokohama Mayor Yamanaka and Bangkok Governor Chadchart to Co-create the Path to Net Zero: City-to-City Cooperation Spreads to Business Partnerships
On June 21, 2024, the City of Yokohama and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration held a workshop titled “Net Zero Emissions Business Opportunity under Bangkok-Yokohama City-to-City Collaboration...
Koei Shoji, a company from Yokohama city, holds seminar in Thailand!
On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, Koei Shoji Co., Ltd., a company based in Yokohama city, held an "Explanation session on IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) and recycling for electrical and electronic waste...
Thailand’s first 5G Autonomous Electric Bus starts operating in Ayutthaya!
On Wednesday, January 31, 2024, Office of the City of Yokohama Representative to Southeast and South Asia participated in Thailand's first 5G Autonomous Electric Bus launch ceremony held at Krungsri...