Comfortable Living Environment

Since the opening of its port in 1859, Yokohama has been a home for many foreign people and created supportive environment for their comfortable living.

International Schools / Other information

International Schools

In Yokohama there are 10 non-Japanese schools.

• Saint Maur International School
• Yokohama International School
• Horizon Japan International School
• German School Tokyo Yokohama
• Tsurumi Korean Primary School (JAPANESE)
• Yokohama Korean Primary School (JAPANESE)
• Kanagawa Korean Jr./Sr. High School (KOREAN and JAPANESE)
• Yokohama Yamate Chinese School (CHINESE and JAPANESE)
• Yokohama Overseas Chinese School (CHINESE and JAPANESE)
• India International School in Japan Yokohama Campus

Other information

Yokohama Living Guide
http://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/shimin/koho/lifeguide/en/

Yokohama Association for International Communications and Exchanges (YOKE)
YOKE offers various programs to promote cross-cultural understanding, friendship and interaction. Volunteer interpreting service is also available.
http://www.yoke.or.jp/english/index.html

Housing Support Center for Foreign Residents
Support provided in English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish and Portuguese.
http://www.sumasen.com/

• YOKOHAMA MUNICIPAL CITIZENS' HOSPITAL (JAPANESE)
• Yokohama Stroke and Brain Center (JAPANESE)
• Yokohama Rosai Hospital
• Yokohama City Minato Red Cross Hospital (JAPANESE)

Tourist Information
Yokohama has an abundance of attractions for tourists as well.
Yokohama Convention & Visitors Bureau