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Announcing the “2023 Pokémon Worlds Celebration Events” this August in Yokohama!
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
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
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
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
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
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...