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.

Please note that waste collection will be suspended between December 31, 2025 (Wed.) and January 4, 2026 (Sun.).

1. Bulky waste collection is especially busy in December, and some items may not be collected before year-end. (Advance reservation is required.)
2. Place your waste out by 8:00 a.m. Do not put out waste after the collection has taken place.
3. The schedule for community-based recycling (including used paper and used clothing) varies by region.

[Contact]
Resources and Waste Recycling Bureau Collection Office in each ward, or the Resources and Waste Collection Operation Division
TEL: 045-671-3815 FAX: 045-662-1225

Many hospitals close during the year-end and New Year holiday period.
In the event of emergency or sudden illness, visit the Naka Ward Holiday Emergency Clinic (Internal Medicine/Pediatrics).
* Remember to bring your My Number insurance card or eligibility certificate, along with cash.
[Address] 2-353 Honmokucho, Naka Ward
[Clinic Days] Sundays and national holidays, as well as Dec. 30, 2025 (Tue.) to Jan. 3, 2026 (Sat.)
[Hours] 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
[Contact] Naka Ward Holiday Emergency Clinic（外部サイト）
TEL: 045-622-6372

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

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

From November through February, Yokohama’s central waterfront comes alive with dazzling illuminations. Landmarks, commercial facilities, and shopping streets, from the Yokohama Station area all the way to Yamate, glow beautifully under a blanket of light. A variety of fun activities are also available, including stamp rallies and photo contests where you can explore the city, take photos, and join in the excitement. This winter, why not enjoy the magic of Yokohama after dark?

★YORUNOYO 2025（外部サイト）★
The event features Highlight of Yokohama, a spectacular show where the harbor waterfront and the cityscape move in sync with light and music, along with a large-scale participatory projection mapping display at Osanbashi Pier. Experience Yokohama at its most radiant.
[Venues] Osanbashi Pier, Yamashita Park, and other
[Dates] Dec. 4, 2025 (Thu.) – Dec. 30, 2025 (Tue.) between 5:00 p.m. and 9:05 p.m.
[Contact]
Sports, Culture and Dynamic City Development Bureau, Dynamic City Development Division
TEL: 045-671-4041　FAX: 045-550-4688

Join us as we welcome the New Year with the Naka Ward Firefighter New Year’s Ceremony, an event held to pray for another year of safety and peace. The program is packed with exciting highlights, including hands-on activities for all ages and a large-scale coordinated water-discharge display. We look forward to welcoming you all!

[Date] Jan. 10, 2026 (Sat.), 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
[Venue] Yokohama Marine Tower (14-1 Yamashitacho)
[Ceremony] From 11:30 a.m. for about one hour
*An award ceremony will also be held for fire prevention posters drawn by elementary school students.
[Program]
・Simultaneous water-discharge at Yamashita Pier
・Rides on small fire trucks, parent-child fire gear dressing experience
・Firefighting vehicle display, etc.
[Contact]
Secretariat of the Naka Ward Firefighter New Year’s Ceremony (Naka Fire Department)
TEL/FAX: 045-251-0119

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）