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Connecting Japan and the United States Through Climate Tech: Yokohama’s Americas Office Hosts Online Event
The Office of the City of Yokohama Representative to the Americas works to build networks with North American companies, investors, startups, and other stakeholders, connecting these relationships...
City of Yokohama Participates in Sister Cities International’s 70th Anniversary Homecoming Reception!
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...
Yokohama promotes APUF-9 at international conference
The Government of Japan introduced the 9th Asia-Pacific Urban Forum (APUF-9), which will be held in Yokohama in 2027, at the 9th Committee on Environment and Development (CED9), organized by the...
Yokohama and Dakar sign MOU on intercity cooperation
On July 1, the City of Yokohama and the City of Dakar, Republic of Senegal, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on intercity cooperation. The purpose of this MOU is to promote sustainable...
Delegation from Vietnam visits Yokohama and tours wastewater treatment facilities
On May 15, a delegation from the People’s Committee of Dong Thap Province in Vietnam toured the Hokubu No. 2 Wastewater Treatment Plant in Yokohama City. During the visit, the delegation observed...
Yokohama purchases world’s first certified “environmental value” generated by ammonia-fueled tugboat
The City of Yokohama is strengthening its leadership in sustainable maritime innovation through an initiative supporting the ammonia-fueled tugboat Sakigake and accelerating efforts to promote...
Yokohama welcomes French Ambassador during the Yokohama-French Month
The Yokohama-France Month (June 12–July 12) is a French cultural festival held annually since 2005 by the Institut Français de Yokohama in partnership with the Yokohama Arts Foundation and the...
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...
Yokohama to host the 11th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM11)
On June 17, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara announced that the 11th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM11) will be held in Yokohama in the summer of 2027. PALM (Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting) is...
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...
Yokohama strengthens ties with Germany through key meetings in Bonn and Frankfurt
On June 10 and 11, Mayor Yamanaka of Yokohama held a series of important meetings in Germany, reaffirming the city’s commitment to international collaboration in sustainability and economic...
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 &...
Presentation of Yokohama’s initiatives at the Zero Waste Forum
The City of Yokohama participated in the Zero Waste Forum held in Istanbul, Republic of Türkiye, from June 5 to 7 2026 (Organized by Zero Waste Foundation*). This participation was by invitation,...
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...