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Connecting Japan and the U.S. through Chemical Industry Innovation — Yokohama Americas Office Hosts Online Event
The Office of the City of Yokohama Representative to the Americas supports Yokohama-based companies in expanding their business overseas, developing collaboration with North American companies, and...
Promoting Yokohama Tourism at Anime NYC 2026
The Office of the City of Yokohama Representative to the Americas promoted Yokohama as a tourism destination at Anime NYC 2026, held from August 20 to 23, 2026, at the Javits Center in New York...
Yokohama Companies Exhibited at NY NOW Summer 2026
From August 2 to 4, 2026, two Yokohama-based companies, Amina Collection Co., Ltd. and RiraRira Hanko LLC, exhibited at NY NOW Summer 2026, an international trade show held at the Jacob K. Javits...
Why ShibuLA Chose Yokohama for Its Japan Expansion
Interest from U.S. companies in the Japanese market continues to grow, but successfully entering Japan requires more than simply setting up a company. Building local networks, understanding the...
Connecting Japan and the United States Through Climate Tech: Yokohama’s Americas Office Hosts Online Event
The Office of the City of Yokohama Representative to the Americas works to build networks with North American companies, investors, startups, and other stakeholders, connecting these relationships...
City of Yokohama Participates in Sister Cities International’s 70th Anniversary Homecoming Reception!
In July 2026, the Office of the City of Yokohama Representative to the Americas took part in the 70th Anniversary Homecoming event run by Sister Cities International in Washington, D.C., a...
The Office of the City of Yokohama Representative to the Americas Speaks at “VLR–VSR Days 2026,” a UN HLPF-Related Event
On July 8, 2026, the Office of the City of Yokohama Representative to the Americas participated in the 5th VLR–VSR Days 2026, held within the framework of the United Nations High-Level Political...
Yokohama and LINK-J hold Life Science Lounge NYC 2026
The Office of the City of Yokohama Representative to the Americas and LINK-J held the "Yokohama LINK-J Life Science Lounge NYC 2026" on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at the New York City office of Wilson...
Applications for the 2026 Yokohama Matching Program are now Open!
Applications are now open for the 2026 cohort of the Yokohama Matching Program! Last year, the Yokohama Matching Program received 45 applications from various startups, and of those a few...
City of Yokohama Participates in the NanoTech Innovation Exchange @ NYC
The Office of the City of Yokohama Representative to the Americas was honored to participate as a guest speaker at the NanoTech Innovation Exchange, held on June 17, 2026, at the SOSV office in New...
City of Yokohama Hosts Japan–U.S. Climate & Deep Tech Event in New York
The Office of the City of Yokohama Representative to the Americas hosted its "Japan Gateway for Climate & Deep Tech" event on Monday, June 1, 2026, during New York Tech Week at Baker &...
Yokohama Matching Program Spotlight: One Year Later for HealthyFood’s Journey in Japan
One year after receiving an Honorable Mention in the Yokohama Matching Program's 2025 cohort, Italian food-tech startup HealthyFood Srl is continuing to expand its presence in Japan, demonstrating...