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New center will turn Yokohama into a testing ground for proofs of technology
A proposal by the local government of Yokohama City to establish a “one-stop center” to support the testing of new proofs of technology in the city was approved in December, 2019 by the Council of National Strategic Special Zones headed by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe....
Galvanize visits Yokohama, introduces cutting edge data science programs
50 participants gathered at YOXO BOX on February 6th in order to experience Galvanize’s state-of-the-art method of educating tech talent. Galvanize, a US-based software engineering and data science educator., has eight campuses across the U.S. including San Francisco...
YOXO Accelerator Program and YOXO Innovation School kick off in Yokohama
Two programs supporting startups and entrepreneurs in Japan have been successfully initiated in Yokohama by the new startup center YOXO BOX which was established by the City in October of 2019. Applications for the YOXO Accelerator Program are available to...
Yokohama City connects with Washington DC through the United States Conference of Mayors
2019 was the first year of operations for Yokohama City’s NYC-located “Representative Office to the Americas,” and during that year the office’s activities were mainly focused on developing connections and implementing projects in New York. Coming into its second...
Explore the beauty of Yokohama City at the New York Times Travel Show 2020!
The City of Yokohama will be exhibiting for the first time at this year’s New York Times Travel Show 2020 on Jan 24-26, 2020 alongside its home prefecture of Kanagawa to introduce trade experts and consumers to the many attractions of Japan’s second largest city....
Isuzu Motors Limited relocating to Yokohama to join city’s strong automotive industry base
After having just announced last month that 7 global automotive companies established their bases in Yokohama in 2019, we are happy to announce that they will be joined by another. Isuzu Motors will be relocating its headquarters and affiliated companies from Tokyo to...
Yokohama joins reconvening of SDGs Leadership Cities in Mexico City to discuss sustainability and share knowledge
In November 2019, the second convening of the SDGs Leadership Cities meeting hosted by the Brookings Institute was held in Mexico City, Mexico. Yokohama City was invited to participate in the meeting, and presented its experience in solving urbanization challenges through its partnerships with emerging Asian and African cities.
Get to Know Kanagawa at the Japan Society in NYC through these 3 exclusive events in January
Three upcoming events in January 2020 will introduce visitors to the joys and wonders of Kanagawa prefecture, home to tourist destinations like Yokohama city, Kamakura and Hakone. These events will feature Kanagawa-specific culture, foods, and many experts on the region that will teach attendees about Japanese culture. These events are co-hosted by the Japan Society and the Kanagawa Prefectural government.
Automotive companies flock to Yokohama – 7 global companies (incl. Ducati, Polaris) establish local bases
Yokohama City’s unique qualities and location make it an extremely attractive destination for doing business in Japan, leading to many domestic and international companies taking notice and establishing locations in the quickly-developing bay area. This is especially visible within the automobile industry: 13 of the world’s top 30 automotive suppliers have established R&D bases in Yokohama, Japan, leading to a cumulative expansion of the industry within the city. Now, 7 global automotive and auto-related companies like Ducati Japan and Polaris Japan have decided to join them in Yokohama over the span of 2019.
Mayor Fumiko Hayashi visits New York to promote Yokohama, Japan and strengthen global intercity relations
Yokohama City Mayor Fumiko Hayashi traveled to New York, delivering a lecture at Stony Brook University and promoting the opening of Yokohama’s new NYC-based representative office. The Mayor, alongside a delegation from Yokohama including leaders from the Yokohama City Council, Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and municipal government, arrived in New York City last Sunday, kicking off a packed three-days of intercity promotion and exchange. The impetus for this trip was the opening ceremony being held for the new Office of the City of Yokohama Representative to the Americas, which was established in New York City late last year.