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.

Naka Ward, Yokohama City, known as a historic port district, has long been home to many foreign residents – now making up over 10% of the population. To help create a safe and welcoming community where everyone can live with peace of mind, regardless of nationality or background, Naka Ward established its first Action Plan for Multicultural Coexistence in 2017.
We have now prepared a draft of the 3rd Action Plan, covering fiscal years 2026 to 2030. We welcome your comments and suggestions on the draft.

【Submission Period】 Friday, Nov. 14 – Monday, Dec. 15
【How to Submit】 By FAX, email, post, or in person
【How to Browse Proposals】
On the official website, and at the Ward Administration Promotion Division (Counter No. 63, 6F), Naka Ward Office
【Inquiries】
Naka Ward Office, Ward Administration Promotion Division
TEL：045-224-8127　FAX：045-224-8214　Email：na-kikaku@city.yokohama.lg.jp

We are holding a Digital Stamp Rally to help residents discover community-use facilities such as district centers and community houses in Naka Ward. To join, simply download the Yokohama Walking Point app. Visit participating facilities and collect digital stamps to win fun prizes!
Visit our website for details.
【Event Period】 Wednesday, Oct. 15-Saturday, Nov. 29
【Available Hours】 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM on open days (Some facilities may close at 3:30 PM)
【Inquiries】Naka Ward Community Activity Center TEL：045-224-8138　FAX：045-224-8343

As we approach the 100th anniversary, we want to take this opportunity to reflect on the future,

"Connecting the Past With the Future." We are inviting submissions of catchphrases from everyone 18 and under!

【Eligibility】

Residents of Naka Ward aged 18 and under as of April 1, 2026 (including those who attend school or work in the ward)

【Submission Period】October 1 (Wed) – November 20 (Thu)

【Catchphrase Details】

20 characters or less. Please express, in words that touch the heart, a message that encourages a new step forward toward Naka Ward’s 100th anniversary and beyond into the future.

【How to Apply】Please apply via the website（外部サイト）.

【Important Notes】

・ Copyright and usage rights of award-winning works will belong to the City of Yokohama.

・ Entries must be original, unpublished works that do not infringe upon copyrights or other rights of third parties.

・ Personal information of applicants will be used only for matters related to this contest.

【Inquiries】
Naka Ward Office, Ward Administration Promotion Division
TEL：045-224-8121　FAX：045-224-8214

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

It is said that one in two people will develop cancer in their lifetime. Even if you have no symptoms, regular screenings can lead to early detection and treatment. Yokohama offers screenings for six types of cancer: lung, breast, stomach, colon, prostate, and cervical cancer. Please refer to the website for more information.

〇Free Cancer Screening for Age 65

People aged 65 receive a free cancer screening coupon.

【Available Screenings】Yokohama City Cancer Screenings（lung, breast, stomach, colon, prostate, and cervical cancer）

【Eligibility】Residents born between April 2, 1958, and April 1, 1959

〇Free Advanced Screening for Ages 70 and over（From January 2025）

Yokohama residents aged 70 and over who need advanced testing after a free cancer screening will receive financial assistance for the exam.

【Available Screenings】Yokohama City Cancer Screenings（lung, breast, stomach, colon, cervical cancer）

＊Prostate exams are excluded

【Eligibility】Residents born before April 1, 1955

〇Check for HPV, the Virus that Causes Cervical Cancer （From January 2025）

【Eligibility】Women aged 30–60

【Screening Interval 】Once every five years

【Personal Cost】2,000 yen（Households exempt from city taxes are exempt）

〇Check Hereditary Cancer Risks （From November 2024）

【Financial Support Details】

• Genetic counseling：70% Financial Support（Up to 10,000 yen）
• Genetic testing：70% Financial Support（Up to 30,000 yen）

【Eligibility】Eligible participants are individuals aged 18–69 whose parents, children, or siblings have hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome (HBOC) and have undergone counseling or testing after April 1, 2024

Join us for a special event celebrating the canals of Yokohama – including cruises through Yokohama Port and the Ooka, Nakamura, and Horikawa Rivers, and a vibrant Canal Parade featuring pleasure boats, SUPs, and sea kayaks! Enjoy local food markets, live music, and waterfront festivities at venues such as Maita Park, Hinodecho, and more. Come discover the charms of Naka Ward’s riverside spaces!

【Date】 Sunday, Nov. 23 (National Holiday)
For each venue’s schedule, check the official website（外部サイト）.
【Locations】 Around Motomachi-Chukagai Station, Shinko District, Hinodecho, Motomachi, Maita Park, and others (including Yokohama Port, Ooka River, Nakamura River, and Horiwari River)

*Canal Parade Route
In front of Yokohama City Hall (10:20) > Yokohama Hinode Pier (10:30) > In front of Maita Park (11:00) > Temporary pier near Motomachi-Chukagai Station (Yato Bridge)（12:00）
【Inquiries】 Central Yokohama Redevelopment Division, Urban Development Bureau TEL:045-671-4247　FAX:045-664-3551

Producers of Yokohama-grown vegetables will sell freshly harvested produce directly, and welfare workshops will also sell handmade miscellaneous goods.

□At the October, December 2025, and February 2026 markets, used cooking oil from households will be collected!

* Collection hours: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

【Date & Time】

In principle, the 2nd Wednesday of every month, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (ends when sold out)

(FY 2025 schedule: September 10, October 8, November 12, December 10, [2026] January 7, February 18, March 11)

【Location】

Parking area next to the Naka Ward Office Annex

【Inquiries】

Naka Ward Office, Ward Administration Promotion Division
TEL：045-224-8127　FAX：045-224-8214

Submit your personal view of Naka Ward—something only you know, something that shows the unique charm of your town—along with a short story or episode. This contest is about rediscovering the beauty of NakaWard from everyday life, something you won’t find on a tourist map. We look forward to many submissions!

Application period: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 to Friday, January 16, 2026

How to apply: Please check the contest website for details.

*Award-winning photos will be exhibited at City Hall and featured in Naka Ward publications

*Winners will receive commemorative prizes related to Naka Ward

Naka Ward Photo Contest 2025 “Nakaku ii ne”（外部サイト）

Inquiries：Naka Ward 地域振興課 (Regional Promotion Division)
TEL：045-224-8131　FAX：045-224-8215

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）