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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...
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...