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Ukraine’s water supply disruptions alleviated with water purifiers from Yokohama
by City of Yokohama Global Offices | Oct 13, 2022
Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the City of Yokohama, Japan has been in close contact with its sister city of Odesa, having held multiple online meetings between their respective mayors, and has...
「NIPPONHAKU BANGKOK 2022」One of the largest Japanese exhibitions in Thailand
by Bangkok Office | Sep 12, 2022
Bangkok Office | Sept 12,2022 The 135th anniversary event of Japan-Thailand diplomatic relations 「NIPPONHAKU BANGKOK 2022」was held from September 2nd to 4th, at the Royal Paragon Hall in Siam...
Mobile water purifiers sent by Yokohama used in testing for Odesa alternative water supply
by City of Yokohama Global Offices | Aug 11, 2022
Following the donation and shipment of mobile water purifiers from Yokohama, Japan to its sister city of Odesa, Ukraine, the city of Odesa announced the following news*: *Translated from Ukrainian....
Yokohama delivers 33 mobile water purifiers to Odesa near Ukraine-Poland border
by City of Yokohama Global Offices | Jul 15, 2022
On July 11, 2022, representatives from the City of Yokohama, Japan met with city officials from Odesa, Ukraine in Poland to deliver 33 mobile water purifiers to Ukraine in an effort to ensure clean...
Yokohama secures water purifiers for Odesa, Ukraine to ensure clean drinking water for citizens
by City of Yokohama Global Offices | Jun 16, 2022
In Odesa, the continuing Russian invasion of Ukraine threatens a risk of to disrupting the city’s supply of clean drinking water to its citizens. In response, Yokohama City, which shares a...
Mayor Trukhanov of Odesa and Mayor Yamanaka of Yokohama meet to discuss further partnerships
by City of Yokohama Global Offices | May 16, 2022
Mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov of the city of Odesa, Ukraine and Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka of the city of Yokohama, Japan are mayors of sister cities which have fostered friendship since 1965. On Friday,...
How Yokohama, Japan Is Helping Ukrainian Refugees
by City of Yokohama Global Offices | May 6, 2022
Yokohama City, Japan, in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the fact that many Ukrainian refugees have been forced to evacuate the country, is implementing a program that will...
Yokohama raises local voices onto the international stage in resolution supporting Ukraine
by City of Yokohama Global Offices | Apr 15, 2022
The Yokohama City Representative Office to the Americas is working to bring local voices and actions to the international stage. The Yokohama City Council adopted a resolution entitled...
Yokohama City, Japan shows solidarity with Ukraine
by City of Yokohama Global Offices | Mar 7, 2022
Yokohama, Japan has shared a valued sister city relationship with Odesa, Ukraine, since 1965. After Russia’s declaration of war and invasion of Ukraine, many governments and officials around the...
Visiting Japan from India? Come to Yokohama!
by Bangkok Office | Jan 11, 2021
Yokohama is a leading tourism and leisure destination of Japan. Known for its exotic ambience, with an amalgamation of the historic and the contemporary, this photogenic city attracts people of all...