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43 Cities and Organizations Join Forces in Landmark Declaration, “Asian Cities Together Towards Zero Carbon”, led by Yokohama and Bangkok
On November 15, 2023, an important step towards reducing worldwide carbon emissions was made at the 12th Asia Smart City Conference as the joint declaration, “Yokohama Declaration: Asian Cities...
Seminar at Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology on Working and Living in Yokohama
On November 8th, the Office of the City of Yokohama Representative to Southeast and South Asia held a seminar titled "Working and Living in Yokohama City, Japan" at the Thai-Nichi Institute of...
Seminar at Thammasat University on Working and Living in Yokohama
On October 20, the Office of the City of Yokohama Representative to Southeast and South Asia held a “Working and Living in Yokohama City, Japan” seminar for students at Thammasat University,...
Yokohama promoting city-to-city collaboration with Bangkok toward decarbonization
On October 18, 2023, the third City-to-City Cooperation Workshop towards Decarbonization between the City of Yokohama and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) was held in Bangkok, Thailand....
True Digital Park -Startup Thailand League 2023 Demo Day
On July 25th, the Office of the City of Yokohama Representative to Southeast and South Asia participated in the "Startup Thailand League 2023: Demo Day" at True Digital Park. This event showcased...
“Thai Business Matching” new opportunities for businesses
On September 1st, the Office of the City of Yokohama Representative to Southeast and South Asia co-sponsored with Kanagawa Prefecture, Bank of Yokohama, and Technology Promotion Association...
Promoting city-to-city cooperation with Bangkok, Thailand
The City of Yokohama is engaged in the "International Technical Cooperation through Yokohama Partnership of Resources and Technology (Y-PORT) Project," which aims to support the resolution of urban...
Vietnam-Japan Festival 2023 in Da Nang City
The Office of the City of Yokohama Representative to Southeast and South Asia joined the “8th Vietnam-Japan Cultural Exchange Festival in Da Nang City 2023”, which was held at Bien Dong Park in Da...
Yokohama joins UNHCR “Cities #WithRefugees” campaign and supports World Refugee Day
June 20th was World Refugee Day, and many people around the world joined together in support, including the City of Yokohama. An international day designated by the United Nations, World Refugee Day...
Seminar at Royal University of Phnom Penh on living and working in Yokohama
On June 11, the Office of the City of Yokohama Representative to Southeast and South Asia participated in JOB FAIR 2023 held at CJCC (Cambodia-Japan Cooperation Center) and held a seminar for...
Ukraine delegation visits Yokohama, Japan to discuss local infrastructure
A Ukraine delegation comprised of representatives from local government offices and agencies related to city infrastructure visited Yokohama during a trip to Japan hosted by the Japan International...
Odesa Mayor visits Japan to strengthen ties with sister city Yokohama, signs MoU for reconstruction
On March 16th, 2023, Mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov of Odesa, Ukraine visited Yokohama City in Japan to express appreciation for the support Yokohama has shown Odesa during the difficulties it has faced...