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Yokohama Promotes Cruise Tourism at Seminars in Two U.S. Cities
The Office of the City of Yokohama Representative to the Americas participated in the “Japan Cruise Seminar” events held in San Pedro, California, on October 5, 2026, and Phoenix, Arizona, on...
One of Yokohama’s Public-Private Partnership: Bosch Japan
In September, the Frankfurt delegation also visited Bosch Japan, whose headquarters were moved to Yokohama in 2024. The main focus of the visit was to learn about the relationship between the city...
Promoting Innovation and Economic Exchange Through the City Partnership
In September, the delegation led by Mayor Josef did not only visit cultural institutions, as you can read HERE. Another key focus was the exchange aimed at promoting economic relations. In this...
Cultural Exchange Between Yokohama and Frankfurt
Developing a mutual understanding of cultural differences and ways of life is not only the key to a lasting and harmonious friendship, but also to personal growth in tolerance, open-mindedness, and...
Frankfurt Meets Yokohama – Start-ups pitch their businesses at Tech Hub Yokohama
From 4 to 10 September, a large delegation accompanied Frankfurt’s Lord Mayor Josef on a visit to Yokohama. As well as matters relating to the city partnership – such as the 15th anniversary, the...
City of Yokohama Hosts U.S.–Japan Climate Tech Collaboration Event During SF Tech Week
On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, the Office of the City of Yokohama Representative to the Americas hosted “Beyond the Pilot: Building U.S.–Japan Climate Tech Projects” in Palo Alto, California, during...
International Mayors Forum Participation Report #2: Yokohama Shares Its Approach to SDG Localization and Citizen Participation
On October 1, 2026, the Office of the City of Yokohama Representative to the Americas spoke at Session 10, “SDG Localisation Champions,” of the SDG Localisation Forum – International Mayors Forum...
International Mayors Forum Series #1: Yokohama Presents on Disaster Risk Reduction and Urban Resilience
On September 30, 2026, the Chief Representative of the Office of the City of Yokohama Representative to the Americas spoke on behalf of Yokohama at the 2026 SDG Localisation Forum – International...
Yokohama Hosts a Global Forum on Circular Economy and Urban Resilience during Climate Week NYC 2026
On September 25, 2026, the Office of the City of Yokohama Representative to the Americas hosted the “Global Forum on Circular Economy and Urban Resilience” in New York during Climate Week NYC 2026....
At the 6th United Nations Forum of Mayors, the City of Yokohama Presented Its Initiatives as an Environmentally Advanced City in Asia
The Director of the European Office attended the “6th United Nations Forum of Mayors,” held in Geneva, Switzerland, on October 12–13, 2026, as a representative of the Mayor of Yokohama. The Role of...
Yokohama-Europe Office participates in “WindEnergy Hamburg,” one of the World’s largest Wind Energy trade shows
The Yokohama Europe Office received an invitation from its sister-port city, Hamburg, Germany, and participated in “WindEnergy Hamburg,” one of the world’s largest wind energy trade shows, which was...
Yokohama Europe Office Promotes ‘GREEN×EXPO 2027’
The Yokohama City Europe Office ran a booth at ‘Japan-Day’ and the ‘Newcomers Festival’, both held in Frankfurt, Germany.Both events provided a valuable opportunity for local residents and a diverse...