1About Naka Ward

1-1Introduction to Naka Ward

• Among Yokohama’s 18 wards, Naka Ward is located along the coast and serves as the city’s administrative center.
  Additionally, it contains many of Yokohama’s popular tourist attractions and historic buildings.

1-2The Status of Naka Ward’s Foreign Residents

• Foreign residents of various residential statuses make up 10% of Naka Ward’s population, totaling over 15,000 foreign residents.
• These residents come from over 90 different countries and regions.

2 Town Events and Institutions

2-1Tourism Information

Yokohama city and Naka Ward have many tourist attractions and hold various fun events.

2-2Libraries, Parks, and Sports Facilities

There are libraries, parks, and places you can exercise.

2-3Participate in Regional Events

• Getting to know the people in your neighborhood will improve your daily life.
• There are many regional activities that you can feel free to participate in. This is a good opportunity to mingle with local people on those occasions.
• To encourage residents to interact, we hold various events that both children and adults can enjoy including Bon Festival Dance, Summer Festival, sports days, bazaars and radio calisthenics meets.

2-4Participating in Neighborhood Associations

• “Neighborhood Associations” are local, independent, self-governing organizations led by residents. Anyone is welcome to participate.

2-5Multilingual Information (Information in Foreign Languages)

• Naka Ward Office publishes four “Multilingual Newsletters” in English and Chinese every year.

3Interpretation, Translation, and Consultation

• Requesting an Interpreter

Related Information

• Yokohama Association for International Communications and Exchanges
  “Requesting an Interpreter”
• MIC Kanagawa “When you Want an Interpreter

• Requesting Translation

• Legal Counseling

• Labor Counseling
  There are locations that offer consultation on conflicts with your company.