General Consultations for Foreigners

Yokohama Association for International Communications and Exchanges (YOKE)

YOKE is an organization which promotes international exchanges and cooperation. It is particularly committed to the creation of a city with richer “internationality,” for example, by providing support for foreign residents in Yokohama. YOKE publishes email newsletters with information on living in Japan in various foreign languages, and provides consultation opportunities for non-Japanese and educational support for their children. Other activities of YOKE include sending out residents to serve as “community volunteer interpreters”.

TEL/FAX	TEL:045-222-1171/FAX:045-222-1187
Address/Access	Yokohama International Organization Center 5F, Pacifico Yokohama, 1-1-1 Minato Mirai, Nishi-ku,5 minute walk from Minato Mirai Station (Minatomirai line) or 15 minute walk from Sakuragicho Station (JR/subway)
URL/Email	http://www.yoke.or.jp/ (Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese) Email: yoke@yoke.or.jp
Hours	8:45-17:30, 2nd and 4th Saturdays of month 10:00-13:00 Closed on 1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and New Year’s holidays (December 29 - January 3)
Email newsletters	Publishes administrative information from the Yokohama City Office, as well as general information on living and events. Published monthly (partially bimonthly) ”yokohama echo” (English) ⌈yokohama⌋ Chinese (simplified, traditional), Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, Indonesian, Vietnamese, easy Japanese. * Paper newsletters were stopped as of end of March, 2010, and only email newsletters are now published.

International Exchange Lounge Corners

International Exchange Lounge Corners offer various kinds of support so that foreign residents can have a safe and enjoyable life in Yokohama. If you have any problems or questions relating to daily life, please consult us at any time. International Exchange Lounge Corners also offer Japanese lessons for foreign residents.

Yokohama Association for International Communications and Exchanges, Information Consultation Corner

TEL/FAX	TEL:045-222-1209 (consultation only) /FAX:045-222-1187
URL/Email	http://www.yoke.or.jp (Japanese, English, Chinese, Spanish) Email: info.corner@yoke.or.jp
Hours	10:00-11:30, 12:30-17:00 (Front desk closes at 16:30) 2nd and 4th Saturdays of month, 10:00-13:00 (Front desk closes at 12:30)

Aoba International Lounge

TEL/FAX	TEL:045-989-5266/FAX:045-982-0701
Address/Access	Aoba Community and Cross-Cultural Center - Tana Community Station, 76 Tanacho, Aoba-ku, 1 minute walk from Tana Station (Denentoshi Line)
URL/Email	http://aoba-lounge.sakura.ne.jp/ (Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Tagalog) Email: aobaloungeintl89h1@t07.itscom.net
Hours	9:00-21:00(Sundays, holidays until 17:00) Closed 4th Sunday of month and December 29-January 3
Newsletters	Aoba Lounge News:Published 3 times a year (Japanese, partially English/Japanese)

Kanazawa International Lounge

TEL/FAX	TEL:045-786-0531/FAX:045-786-0532
Address/Access	Sea Gull Center 2F, Yokohama City University, Kanazawa Hakkei Campus, 22-2 Seto, Kanazawa-ku 10 minute walk from Kanazwa Hakkei Station (Keikyu and Seaside Lines)
URL/Email	http://www.kanazawalounge.org/index.html (Japanese, English, and Spanish) Email: klounge@shore.ocn.ne.jp
Hours	Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 9:00-19:00 Wednesday: 9:00-21:00 Closed Mondays, national holidays, New Year’s holidays, and days of scheduled university events.
Newsletters	Lounge News: Published 5 times a year (4 language format, including Japanese, English, Chinese, Spanish)

Konan International Lounge

TEL/FAX	TEL:045-848-0990/FAX:045-848-3669
Address/Access	Yumeooka Office Tower 13F, 1-6-1 Kamiookanishi, Konan-ku 3 minute from Kamiooka Station (subway, Keikyu Line)
URL/Email	http://www.mmjp.or.jp/konan-international-lounge/ (Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Thai, Tagalog) Email: konan-international-lounge@yokohama.email.ne.jp
Hours	9:00-21:00 (Sunday and holidays until 17:00) Closed on 3rd Wednesday of month and December 29-January 3
Newsletters	Konan International Lounge News:Published 6 times a year (English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, Thai, Tagalog)

Kohoku International Lounge

TEL/FAX	TEL:045-430-5670/FAX:045-430-5671
Address/Access	Mamedo Community Care Plaza 2F, 316-1 Mamedocho, Kohoku-ku 8 minute walk from Kikuna St. (JR, Tokyu Line)
URL/Email	http://homepage2.nifty.com/kohokulounge/ (English, easy Japanese) Email: aej02767@nifty.com
Hours	9:00-21:00 (Saturdays until 18:00;Sundays and holidays until 17:00) Closed 3rd Monday of month and December 29-January 3
Newsletters	Kohoku Lounge News Soyokaze: Published quarterly (Japanese, partially in Japanese/English)

Tsuzuki MY Plaza (Tsuzuki Multicultural & Youth Plaza)

TEL/FAX	TEL:045-914-7171/FAX:045-914-7172
Address/Access	North Port Mall 5F, 1-25-1 Nakagawachuo, Tsuzuki-ku 3 minute walk from Center Kita Station (subway)
URL/Email	http://www.tsuzuki-koryu.org/institution003_english.html Email: my-plaza@tsuzuki-koryu.org
Hours	Monday-Friday: 10:00-21:00 Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: 10:00-18:00 Closed on 3rd Monday of month and December 29-January 3
Newsletter	Plaza News:Published monthly (Japanese)

Tsurumi International Lounge

TEL/FAX	TEL:045-511-5311 /FAX:045-511-5312
Address/Access	Sea Crane 2F, 1-31-2-214 Tsurumi Chuo, Tsurumi-Ku 1 minute walk from Tsurumi Station (JR / Tokyu line)
URL/Email	http://www.tsurumilounge.com/ (Japanese, English, Chinese) Email: tsurumilounge@yoke.or.jp
Hours	9:00 – 21:00 (Monday through Saturday) 9:00 – 17:00 (Sundays and holidays) Closed every 3rd Wednesday and December 29 - January 3
Newsletter	Let’s hold hands! Tsurumi: published 4 times a year (Japanese, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Tagalog, Korean)

Naka International Lounge

TEL/FAX	TEL:045-210-0667/FAX:045-224-8343
Address/Access	Naka Kumin Katsudo Center, 34 Nihon Odori, Naka-ku 4 minute walk from Nihon Odori Station (MM Line)
URL/Email	http://nakalounge.main.jp/ (Japanese, English, Chinese) Email: nakalounge@yoke.or.jp
Hours	10:00-17:00 (Tuesday and Saturday until 20:00) Closed on 4th Monday (next day if 4th Monday is national holiday), New Year’s holidays (December 29 - January 3)

Minami Community /Multi-Culture Lounge

TEL/FAX	TEL:045-232-9544 (for Japanese)/TEL:045-242-0888 (for other languages) FAX: 045-242-0897
Address/Access	Urabune Fukugo Fukushi Shisetsu 10F, 3-46 Urabune-Cho, Minami-Ku 5 minutes walk from Bandobashi station (subway), 10 minutes walk from Koganecho station (Tokyu line) * Adjacent to Yokohama City University Medical Center
URL/Email	http://tabunka.minamilounge.com/english.php Email: minamilounge@yoke.or.jp
Hours	9:00-17:00 Closed every 3rd Monday and New Year's Holidays (December 29 - January 3)
Newsletter	Multi-language paper: Published quarterly (in Japanese, English, Chinese) Access Minami: Published quarterly (in Japanese)

Hodogaya International Lounge Corner

TEL/FAX	TEL:045-337-0012/FAX:045-337-0013
Address/Access	Iwama-shimin Plaza 1F, 1-7-15 Iwamacho, Hodogaya-ku 3 minute walk from Tennocho Station (Sotetsu Line)
URL/Email	http://hodogaya-kokusai.com/ (Japanese, English, Chinese) Email: toiawase@hodogaya-kokusai.com
Hours	10:00-19:00(Thursday until 21:00, Sunday and holidays until 18:00) Closed on 2nd Monday of month and New Year’s holidays (December 28 - January 4)
Newsletter	International Exchange Hodogaya: Published 2-3 times a year (Japanese, partially Japanese/English)

Kanagawa International Foundation

TEL/FAX	TEL:045-620-0011/FAX:045-620-0025
Address	Daiichi Yasuda Building 4F, 2-21-8 Tsuruya-Cho, Kanagawa-Ku
URL	http://www.k-i-a.or.jp/ (Japanese, English, Chinese)
Details	Earth Plaza Education Consultation for Foreigners TEL:045-896-2972 (Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog),045-896-2970(Japanese),FAX:045-896-2894 URL:http://www.k-i-a.or.jp/plaza/foreig_residents/ (Japanese, Chinese, Spanish, Tagalog) Consultation dates:Tuesday (Tagalog), Wednesday (Portuguese), Friday(Spanish), Saturday(Chinese), Tuesday-Saturday (easy Japanese version) Hours: 10:00 – 17:00 (closed 13:00-14:00)(Front desk closes at 16:30) Multilingual Medical Questionnaire http://www.k-i-a.or.jp/medical/ (Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese) Kanagawa Japanese Learning Map:http://www.k-i-a.or.jp/classroom/ (Japanese)