※About “Creative City Yokohama”
This refers to the creation of a city that promotes sustainable urban development, building on Yokohama’s greatest strengths that lie in its unique history and culture surrounding a port by utilizing the creativity that art and culture offers to generate new value and appeal.

【Website】　　http://www.city.yokohama.jp/me/keiei/kaikou/souzou/new/071204.html(Japanese)

【Tourist information centers】　Yokohama Station, Shin-Yokohama Station, Sakuragi-cho, Sangyo Boeki Center

（１）The 4th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD IV) 〜 Held outside Tokyo for the first time 〜
　The Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) is an international conference which the Japanese Government jointly hosts with the United Nations, the World Bank, and other organizations under the theme of African development. Held in Tokyo every five years since 1993, this is the first time it will be held in a city other than Tokyo. With the message of “Towards a Vibrant Africa: Continent of Hope and Opportunity,” the themes of this year’s 4th Conference include consolidation of peace and environmental initiatives.
【Date】　　Wednesday, 28 〜 Friday, 30 May
【Inquiries】　　150th Anniversary of the Port Opening & Creative City Headquarters TEL 045(671)4349
【Website】　　http://www.city.yokohama.jp/me/keiei/kaikou/jigyou/ticad/index.html(Japanese)
The 1st Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize Award Ceremony to be held as part of the events
　One of the important events held during TICAD IV will be the 1st Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize Award Ceremony. Following in the footsteps of Dr. Hideyo Noguchi, this Government prize aims to honor individuals and organizations with outstanding achievements in the fields of medical research and health services in Africa, thus aiming to contribute to the prosperity of humankind and world peace. It is planned to select the recipientｓ of the award in around March.
【Inquiries】　　Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize Unit, Cabinet Office TEL 03(3539)8902
【Website】　　http://www.cao.go.jp/noguchisho/index-e.html

（２）Yokohama Triennale 2008 〜 A large-scale festival of art encompassing the City of Yokohama 〜
　This is the third exhibition of the Yokohama Triennale, an exhibition of contemporary art first held in 2001. This time, a diverse range of artworks〜including videos, photography, paintings, and sculpture〜by some 60〜70 selected artists from many countries will be put on display. While showcasing newly〜released artworks of cutting〜edge contemporary art from around the globe, the Triennale will also feature many site―specific works highlighting the distinctive charms of the exhibit sites and locations.
【Date】　　Saturday, 13 September 〜 Sunday, 30 November
【Site】 Shinko Futo Venue, Akarenga Park 1st Building, BankART Studio NYK etc
【Inquiries】　　150th Anniversary of the Port Opening & Creative City Headquarters TEL 045(671)4309
【Website】　　 http://www.yokohamatriennale.jp/2008/index_en.html

（３）Port Town Festival 〜 The exchange event of the five port city that ushered Japan into the modern age
　In 1858, the Five Treaties of the Ansei Era, which were the amity and commerce treaties between Japan and the five countries (US, the Netherlands, Russia, U.K., France) respectively, were concluded. Based on these five treaties, five ports (Yokohama, Hakodate, Niigata, Kobe, and Nagasaki) were opened as international trading ports. The year 2008 will mark the 150th anniversary of the conclusion of the five treaties. As one of commemorative events, Port Town Festival will be held in June. It comprises a joint meeting of the mayors of these five port cities, exchange events, and so forth. Through such events, people would realize again that these five port cities were the starting points in Japan’s modernization. At the same time, the current advanced state of their development would be recognized widely both in Japan and abroad, and their brand power would be further strengthened.
・Meeting of the mayors of the five cities Saturday, 21 June Yokohama Red Bricks Warehouse No.1, 3rd floor
　　Based on the results of an opinion poll of and meetings of the five city citizens, the five mayors will discuss urban issues and other matters of common concern for the next generation, and issue a “Five Mayors Joint Appeal.”
・Meeting of citizens of the five cities Saturday, 14 (tentative) and Friday, 20 June Yokohama Red Bricks Warehouse No.1, 3rd floor and Yokohama Port Opening Memorial Hall
　　Citizens of the five cities will come together and hold meetings on themes relating to issues such as tourism volunteers and the environment.
・Indoor exhibitions　　Saturday, 14 〜 Sunday, 22 June Yokohama Red Bricks Warehouse No.1, 1st and 2nd floor
　　The five cities and the five countries will hold exhibitions introducing their culture, history, art, and so forth.
・Outdoor events Friday, 20 〜 Sunday, 22 June Yokohama Red Bricks Warehouse Event Plaza
　　Fair and cultural performances of the five cities and the five countries, “Presentations on home towns” by senior high school students of the five cities, and so forth.
【Inquiries】　　150th Anniversary of the Port Opening & Creative City Headquarters TEL 045(671)4347
【Website】　　 http://www.city.yokohama.jp/me/keiei/kaikou/jigyou/kaikoufivecity/index.html(Japanese)

【Inquiries】　　Yokohama Chinatown Development Association TEL 045(662)1252
【Website】　　 http://www.chinatown.or.jp/news/shunsetsu08/(Japanese)