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Y-SHIP Panel Highlights: Why Yokohama’s diversity could make it the best place in Japan for both families and workers
by New York Office | Aug 29, 2023
Opening New Avenues: Yokohama's Appeal for Business Ventures Nestled along the picturesque shores of Tokyo Bay, Yokohama stands as a beacon of diversity and opportunity, beckoning...
Yokohama chosen as host city for TICAD 9: A milestone in collaboration with Africa
by New York Office | Aug 16, 2023
Yokohama, Japan has been selected as the host city for the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) which will be held in 2025. This decision, announced on August 8 by...
Yokohama Mayor speaks on upcoming Y-SHIP Convention 2023 for global innovators and pioneers
by New York Office | Aug 7, 2023
Y-SHIP Convention 2023 is scheduled for November of this year, and will see global innovators and pioneers gathering in Yokohama, Japan to highlight their solutions to global issues and create new...
Yokohama City shares experience and knowledge with global cities in HLPF side event
by New York Office | Aug 1, 2023
During a panel discussion held at the UN headquarters during the High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF 2023), select cities from around the world shared their experiences with...
Announcing the “2023 Pokémon Worlds Celebration Events” this August in Yokohama!
by New York Office | Jul 7, 2023
Visitors to Yokohama between August 8th to August 14th will have the chance to take part in and enjoy the 2023 Pokémon Worlds Celebration Events: special Pokémon themed events that will be held in...
Yokohama joins UNHCR “Cities #WithRefugees” campaign and supports World Refugee Day
by City of Yokohama Global Offices | Jun 22, 2023
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...
Tokyo-Yokohama Area startup ecosystem rose in the ranks globally in 2023, #1 in Japan
by New York Office | Jun 16, 2023
In a new report published by StartupBlink, the Tokyo-Yokohama Area was listed as the top startup ecosystem in Japan, and increased its standing to become the 14th strongest startup ecosystem...
Ukraine delegation visits Yokohama, Japan to discuss local infrastructure
by New York Office | Jun 14, 2023
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...
2023 Pokémon World Championships to be held in Yokohama, Japan
by New York Office | May 18, 2023
After a recent announcement by the president and CEO of the Pokémon Company, we now know that the 2023 Pokémon World Championships will be held in Yokohama, Japan in 2023, from August 11-13. Players...
Mayor of Yokohama Takeharu Yamanaka joins Board of Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy
by New York Office | Apr 26, 2023
Yokohama, Japan is a leading city in Japan in fighting climate change and improving sustainability, and ever since he took office in August of 2021, Mayor of Yokohama Takeharu Yamanaka has been...
Odesa Mayor visits Japan to strengthen ties with sister city Yokohama, signs MoU for reconstruction
by City of Yokohama Global Offices | Apr 12, 2023
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...
How does Yokohama, Japan collaborate with and support US companies?
by New York Office | Mar 16, 2023
Yokohama City, Japan’s second largest city by population which is located very close to Tokyo, is a prime spot for international businesses looking to enter the Japanese market. However, barriers to...