News and Event Information

*Notices from Naka Ward Office are published in Koho Yokohama Naka Ward Version, which is issued monthly to Naka Ward residents.

Up to now, the Naka Ward Office has been working to create an environment where foreign residents who move to the area can learn about Japan’s systems and rules, as well as build connections with the local community. These efforts aim to create a town where everyone can live comfortably, regardless of nationality or roots. In the “3rd Term Naka Ward Multicultural Coexistence Promotion Action Plan,” these efforts will be further advanced, connecting various “differences”—such as culture and values—into the unique appeal of the community.

Vision: A Town Where Differences Become Strength — Naka Ward

Naka Ward is home to people of diverse nationalities and backgrounds, rich in many kinds of “differences,” including culture and values.

We aim to turn this diversity into various forms of “strength” for Naka Ward, such as community vitality and attractiveness.

Pillar 1: Living Together in Naka Ward

We will create an environment where foreign residents who are newly starting their lives here can smoothly adapt to life in Japan, including providing daily life consultations at the Naka International Lounge.

Pillar 2: Understanding One Another

Through initiatives such as awareness-raising using easy Japanese, we will promote smooth communication and deepen mutual understanding so people can live together and respect each other.

Pillar 3: Creating Community Appeal Through Multicultural Coexistence [NEW]

We will create the unique appeal of Naka Ward through multicultural coexistence, including hosting events such as the “Naka Ward Multi-cultural Festival,” where foreign residents can express their ideas and perspectives.

Contact: Naka Ward Office, Ward Administration Promotion Division

TEL：045-224-8127　FAX：045-224-8214

A new child-rearing support venue called “Pukkurinko” has opened in the Yamashita-cho area!

While letting children play, parents can consult with experienced mothers who serve as child-rearing supporters. Even if you don’t have a specific concern, feel free to drop by.

Note: The “Pukkurinko” previously held in the playroom on the 10th floor of the Yokohama City Health and Social Welfare General Center ended at the end of March 2026.

Details:

Experienced mothers (child-rearing supporters) are available at the venue. They provide childcare consultations, finger-play activities, parent-child play, and information about local child-rearing resources.

Date & Time:

Every Monday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

You may come and go freely during this time.

Location:

Naka Ward Health and Welfare Center, Multipurpose Training Room

(2 Yamashita-cho, Naka Ward, Sangyo Boeki Center Building, 4th Floor)

Eligibility:

Preschool children and their guardians

“Pukkurinko” is held at 8 locations within Naka Ward. Please check the website for details.

Contact: Naka Ward Office, Children and Families Support Division

ended at the end of March 2026.

Details:

Experienced mothers (child-rearing supporters) are available at the venue. They provide childcare consultations, finger-play activities, parent-child play, and information about local child-rearing resources.

Date & Time:

Every Monday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

You may come and go freely during this time.

Location:

Naka Ward Health and Welfare Center, Multipurpose Training Room

(2 Yamashita-cho, Naka Ward, Sangyo Boeki Center Building, 4th Floor)

Eligibility:

Preschool children and their guardians

“Pukkurinko” is held at 8 locations within Naka Ward. Please check the website for details.

Contact: Naka Ward Office, Children and Families Support Division

TEL：045-224-8171　FAX：045-224-8159

Information for Naka Ward has now been added to the site “Yokomusubi,” where you can easily search for local events and volunteer opportunities using a smartphone or computer.

The site introduces information on various organizations active in Naka Ward, as well as events and volunteer opportunities you can participate in.

If you’re thinking “I want to do something in my community” or “I’m interested in volunteering,” be sure to take a look. You’re sure to find new connections.

Contact:

Naka Ward Office, Community Promotion Division　TEL：045-224-8137　FAX：045-224-8215

Civic Affairs Bureau, Community Activities Promotion Division　TEL：045-671-3624　FAX：045-664-0734

Especially busy periods:

① March 16 (Mon) to April 11 (Sat)

② April 27 (Mon) to May 9 (Sat)

Procedures related to moving are especially crowded on the days following holidays. Please allow plenty of time when visiting. Please note that moving-out procedures can also be completed by mail or online.*

*Limited to those who have a My Number Card with a valid digital signature certificate.

If you only need certificates issued, please use a convenience store or an Administrative Service Corner.

*Notification procedures such as moving in or moving out cannot be completed there.

Copies of residence certificates and other various certificates can also be obtained at convenience stores (for those with a My Number Card) and at Administrative Service Corners such as those at Yokohama Station.

Convenience Stores

Available hours:

6:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. (open daily except on system maintenance days)

*Family register certificates and copies of supplementary family register records: Weekdays 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Administrative Service Corners

Weekdays: 7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Saturdays & Sundays: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Closed on national holidays (including substitute holidays)

Please check the website for the types of certificates you can obtain during ① and ②.

Inquiries: Naka Ward Office, Family Registry Division
TEL：045-224-8295　FAX：045-224-8289

Beginning this April, a full school lunch program will be implemented at all municipal junior high schools.
Through meals that are delicious, enjoyable, and nutritionally balanced, the program supports the health and healthy development of every student.
“Three Side Dishes”
To ensure balanced nutrition, daily menus are created by the city’s registered dietitians.
“Ingredient-Rich Soups”
Soups are delivered in heat-retaining containers to keep them warm. Popular dishes such as curry, stew, and tonjiru (Japanese pork soup) are prepared with plenty of ingredients. Students can adjust portion sizes to suit their individual needs.
“Food Education through a Diverse Range of Menus”
The program emphasizes food education by offering locally sourced dishes, seasonal meals tied to cultural events, and traditional cuisines from around the world, allowing students to learn about diverse cultures through food.
[Contact] Board of Education Secretariat – School Meals and Shokuiku Division
TEL: 045-671-4635　FAX:045-681-1456

The Traffic Violation Notification System will be applied to bicycle traffic violations in the same way it applies to motor vehicles.

Cyclists are required to recognize their responsibility as vehicle operators and to follow traffic rules more strictly than ever.

Examples of Violations and Fines

Using (holding) a mobile phone while riding: Fine of 12,000 yen

Ignoring traffic lights: Fine of 6,000 yen

Failure to stop at a stop sign: Fine of 5,000 yen

Riding bicycles side by side: Fine of 3,000 yen

An income tax return is the process of calculating taxes on your annual income and reporting and paying them to the tax office.

For most employees, taxes are normally settled through a year-end adjustment by their employer. However, self-employed individuals, freelancers, and employees who meet certain criteria are required to file their own tax return.

【File a Return Even If You Had No Income】

If no tax return is filed, it may affect the issuance of taxation or non-taxation certificates, as well as the calculation or application procedures for: national health insurance premiums, late-stage elderly medical care system premiums, long-term care insurance premiums, childcare services, and public housing.

【Tax Return Filing Venue】

Period: February 16 (Mon.) 2026 – March 16 (Mon.) 2026

*Closed on weekends and public holidays, except Sunday, March 1, 2026

Hours: Registration: 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Consultation: 9:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Venue: Nisseki Yokohama Hall (1st Floor, Nisseki Yokohama Bldg., 1-1-8 Sakuragicho, Naka Ward)

An online reservation in advance is required to enter the tax return filing venue.

On the day of the event, a limited number of same-day admission tickets will be distributed at the venue. Please note that no parking or bicycle parking facilities are available.

At the venue, tax returns are generally filed using a smartphone and a My Number Card.

*Two passwords for your My Number Card are required.

(1) User Certificate for Identification (4-digit number)

(2) Signature Certificate (6-16 alphanumeric characters)

Please be sure to check that your My Number Card electronic certificates are valid and have not expired.

For Those Seeking Consultation at the Tax Office

Period: January 5 (Mon.) 2026 – February 13 (Fri.) 2026

An online reservation in advance is required. Same-day admission tickets will not be issued.

Please note that reservation slots are limited.

[Contact] Yokohama Naka Tax Office

TEL: 045-651-1321

Y-Nurses are licensed nurses who support emergency medical care at evacuation shelters during major disasters such as earthquakes. As part of the Medical Relief Team under Yokohama’s official disaster response plan, Y-Nurses collaborate and work alongside doctors, pharmacists, and city staff to assist primarily with minor injuries and basic care.

【Eligibility】

Licensed public health nurses, midwives, nurses, or assistant nurses who live or work in Yokohama and are able to assist within the ward during a disaster

【How to Register】

Submit a complete application form (available at your Ward Office or on the website) to the Health and Welfare Division of the Ward Office

【How to Submit】

• In person
• By mail
• Online

【Inquiries】
Naka Ward Office,Health and Welfare Division
TEL：045-224-8330　FAX：045-224-8157

If the digital certificate stored in the IC chip of your “My Number” ID card expires, you will no longer be able to: obtain official certificates at convenience stores, log in to My Number Portal, and use your “My Number” ID card as a health insurance card. To avoid any inconvenience, please complete the renewal process before the expiration date.

The digital certificate is valid until the fifth birthday after the card is issued.

*For minors, the “My Number” ID card itself is valid for five years, requiring card renewal. For adults, the card remains valid until their tenth birthday after issuance.

【Renewal Proces】

How to Renew

（１）Receive a notification

　　　A notification letter will be sent to your home approximately three months before the expiration date.

（２）Make a reservation

Using the reservation ID provided in the notification, make an appointment for the renewal process via the Yokohama City website or by phone.

*Residents of Izumi, Kanazawa, Nishi, and Midori Wards do not need a reservation if completing the renewal at the Ward Office.

⇒About Reservation

（３）Complete the renewal procedure

Visit one of the four “My Number” ID Card Special Centers in the ward or your local Ward Office to complete the renewal process.

*The available Special Centers vary by residential ward, so please check in advance.

⇒About My Number ID Card Special Center

＊My Number ID Card Special Center：Available on weekday evenings, weekends, and public holidays

【Reservations and Inquiries】

Yokohama City My Number ID Card Support Line（Monday – Friday: 8:30 A.M. – 8:00 P.M.　Weekends and Public Holidays: 9:00 A.M. – 5:30 P.M.）

TEL：0120-321-590　FAX：045-350-8484

⇒About My Number ID Card renewal

We are now accepting submissions of tulip photos taken in Naka Ward!

Please send us your favorite photo taken at a park in Naka Ward or even in your own garden.

Submission Period: March 16 (Mon), 2026 – May 8 (Fri), 2026

How to Apply: Apply through the website.

Thirty winners will be selected by lottery from among the applicants to receive a set of tulip bulbs and candles!

*Submitted photos may be used on the Naka Ward website, social media, and at sponsored events. Please check the website for details on how to apply and important notes.

Inquiries: Naka Ward Office, Ward Administration Promotion Division

TEL：045-224-8127　FAX：045-224-8214

〇Period

Mar. 19 (Fri.), 2027 – Sep. 26 (Sun.), 2027

〇Place

Former Naval Support Facility Kamiseya

⇒International Horticultural Expo 2027,Yokohama（外部サイト）

This guide map introduces a range of monuments commemorating the beginnings of Yokohama as we know it today and telling us about the history behind the port's opening. Foreign language versions (English, Chinese, and Korean) are available.(at the bottom of the following page)

　⇒ Yokohama Historic Monuments in Naka Ward: A Guide Map

This map provides information on all parks in Naka Ward. Foreign language versions (English, Chinese, and Korean) are available (at the bottom of the following page).

　⇒ Map of Naka Ward Parks

A map of childcare support facilities in Naka Ward. The map can be read in 10 languages through automatic multilingual translation by Catalog Pocket, a service for reading public relations magazines (at the bottom of the following page).

　⇒ Map of Places to Go Out in Naka Ward

　⇒ Event Calendar (Japanese)

　⇒ Yokohama City Tourism Information Website（外部サイト）