In July 2026, the Office of the City of Yokohama Representative to the Americas took part in the 70th Anniversary Homecoming event run by Sister Cities International in Washington, D.C., a...
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The Office of the City of Yokohama Representative to the Americas Speaks at “VLR–VSR Days 2026,” a UN HLPF-Related Event
On July 8, 2026, the Office of the City of Yokohama Representative to the Americas participated in the 5th VLR–VSR Days 2026, held within the framework of the United Nations High-Level Political...
Yokohama and LINK-J hold Life Science Lounge NYC 2026
The Office of the City of Yokohama Representative to the Americas and LINK-J held the "Yokohama LINK-J Life Science Lounge NYC 2026" on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at the New York City office of Wilson...
Applications for the 2026 Yokohama Matching Program are now Open!
Applications are now open for the 2026 cohort of the Yokohama Matching Program! Last year, the Yokohama Matching Program received 45 applications from various startups, and of those a few...
City of Yokohama Participates in the NanoTech Innovation Exchange @ NYC
The Office of the City of Yokohama Representative to the Americas was honored to participate as a guest speaker at the NanoTech Innovation Exchange, held on June 17, 2026, at the SOSV office in New...
City of Yokohama Hosts Japan–U.S. Climate & Deep Tech Event in New York
The Office of the City of Yokohama Representative to the Americas hosted its "Japan Gateway for Climate & Deep Tech" event on Monday, June 1, 2026, during New York Tech Week at Baker &...
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 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...
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’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...
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...
Yokohama Featured in Brazilian Media — Highlighting Sustainability Initiatives Including GREEN×EXPO 2027
The City of Yokohama has recently been featured in VEJA, a leading weekly magazine in Brazil, as a city advancing sustainable urban development. The article highlights Yokohama’s initiatives not...
Yokohama Attends WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities Award Ceremony
The City of Yokohama was recently honored with an invitation to the WRI Ross Center Prize for Cities, widely recognized as the most prestigious global award dedicated to transformative urban change....
Yokohama Selected as One of 20 Cities in UN Cities Towards Zero Waste Initiative
The City of Yokohama is proud to announce its selection by the UN as one of the 20 Cities Towards Zero Waste, an initiative led by the UN Secretary-General's Advisory Board on Zero Waste, with...
Mayor of Yokohama City and Deputy Executive Secretary of UN ESCAP reveal APUF-9 logo and youth program
On Wednesday, March 25, Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka of Yokohama City met with UN ESCAP Deputy Executive Secretary Shombi Sharp in Bangkok, Thailand.Mayor Yamanaka emphasized his commitment to ensuring...
Yokohama Mayor Becomes First Municipal Leader to Speak at Economist Impact’s Global Conference
Showcasing the “Yokohama Model” and Leading Asia’s Transition to Circular Cities Yokohama Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka has become the first municipal leader in the Asia-Pacific region to speak at...
21 Cities Announced as Founding Signatories of the Asian Circular Cities Declaration (ACCD)
The City of Yokohama, ICLEI Japan, and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) announced the 21 founding cities of the Asian Circular Cities Declaration (ACCD). Yokohama and Bangkok are both...