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Yokohama Nigiwai-za: Experience the 'Miracle Skills' of Tradition! Workshop for Kids and Teens: 'Daikagura Circus Arts' Now Accepting Participants!

Yokohama Nigiwai-za will host a two-session 'Daikagura Circus Arts Workshop' in September 2026 for e… · 2026-08-27

Iwama Civic Plaza Children's Summer Art Exhibition: 'My and My Drawing Playtime!'

Iwama Civic Plaza in Yokohama City is hosting its annual children's art exhibition during summer bre… · 2026-07-15

[Yoshinocho Civic Plaza] Applications Open for "Yoshinocho Dance Cup 2026" on November 15 (Sun)! (Applications Start: July 1 (Wed))

This autumn, Yoshinocho Civic Plaza (Yoshinocho, Minami Ward) will host a dance event open to anyone… · 2026-06-28

Vacant House Transformed into a Hub for Local Culture: Y-Wai Hiroba in Yokohama's Isogo Ward Launches Programs Featuring Yokohama Furniture, Traditional Crafts, and Reused Materials

Y-Wai Hiroba (Isogo Ward, Yokohama City), a vacant house renovated into a community space and disast… · 2026-06-29

1,562 Children's Artworks on Display! "Yokohama City Children's Art Exhibition 2026" (7/17-26) Packed with Free Events

In anticipation of the "Yokohama City Children's Art Exhibition 2026," the Yokohama Civic Art Galler… · 2026-07-08

Yokohama Museum of Art Collection Exhibition "She Who Crosses the Seas" August 1, 2026 (Sat) - February 11, 2027 (Thu, Holiday)

Maria Farrar, "Room Service," 2021, oil on canvas (triptych), 180.0 x 130.0 cm each, on deposit. ©Ma… · 2026-06-30

Kannaigai OPEN! Connects Creators, Towns, and Citizens, Developing Year-Round Projects Across Yokohama

Kannaigai OPEN!17 exhibition held last year. Photo: Hajime Kato Kannaigai OPEN! began as an annual … · 2026-07-02

Arts Commission Yokohama Announces Artists Selected for the 2026-2027 ACY Artist Fellowship Grant

Arts Commission Yokohama (ACY), operated by the Yokohama Arts Foundation, has announced the recipien… · 2026-05-14

Notice of Resignation of YPAM Director Hiromi Maruoka

Hiromi Maruoka, who has served as the director of the Yokohama International Performing Arts Meeting… · 2026-04-01

Yokohama City Yoshinocho Civic Plaza Announces Summer Parent-Child Hall Exploration Tour on August 11 (Registration Opens July 11)

Yokohama City Yoshinocho Civic Plaza will host a 'Summer Parent-Child Hall Exploration Tour' on Augu… · 2026-06-20

Red Brick Art Planetarium® 'Journey Through the Starry Sky' to be Held at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse No.1 from August 1 (Sat), 2026 to August 30 (Sun), 2026!

The fourth edition of the Red Brick Art Planetarium® returns in 2026, featuring 'MEGASTAR-II' by ren… · 2026-06-19

Kannai Hall Presents: Rakugo Performance by Yanagiya Kyotaro, Chororou Touka, and Miyakei Wanjo

On October 24, 2026, Kannai Hall in Yokohama will host a special rakugo event featuring three leadin… · 2026-06-18

Kannai Hall 40th Anniversary Commemoration: Rinko Takagi Violin Recital with Kanagawa Phil Strings

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Kannai Hall presents a special concert featuring Rinko Takagi, a … · 2026-06-18

Notice of Resignation of YPAM Director Hiromi Maruoka

Hiromi Maruoka, who has served as the director of the Yokohama International Performing Arts Meeting… · 2026-04-01

Yokohama Museum of Art Presents 'Yuko Mohri: Recompose – Japan Pavilion at the 60th Venice Biennale Homecoming Exhibition' July 24 (Fri), 2026 – November 23 (Mon, Holiday)

Yuko Mohri, who presented her solo exhibition 'Compose' at the 2024 Venice Biennale Japan Pavilion, … · 2026-06-16

Between History and Fantasy: The Power of Storytelling Pursued by Jiro Osaragi

The Yokohama Arts Foundation will hold a themed exhibition in fiscal year 2026 focusing on two works… · 2026-03-29

Between Historical Fact and Fantasy: The Power of Storytelling Pursued by Jiro Osaragi

The Yokohama Arts Foundation will hold a themed exhibition in fiscal year 2026 focusing on two works… · 2026-03-29

[Azamino Citizens Gallery] Enjoying Life for Two Days: "Sign Language Everywhere Day - Market Open to Living" to be Held

Azamino Citizens Gallery and "Meme Gashi Kobo" will co-host a market event called "Sign Language Eve… · 2026-05-20

Kannai Hall to Host 13th 'Kannai Yose: The Path to Shin-uchi' Performance

Kannai Hall will hold the 13th installment of its rakugo series, featuring a duo performance by Shun… · 2026-05-22

Lecture by Yoshihiko Sata, Historical Advisor for 'Toyotomi Kyodai!', on His Father, Japanese Painter Yoshiro Sata

The Osaragi Jiro Memorial Museum in Yokohama will host a lecture by Taiga drama historical advisor Y… · 2026-05-23

Yoshinocho Plaza: Beginner Guitar Workshop Open for Applications (7/19-9/13, 7 Sessions)

Yokohama Arts Foundation hosts a beginner guitar workshop at Yoshinocho Civic Plaza from July 19 to … · 2026-06-06

Call for Entries: Yokohama Children's Art Exhibition 2026 – A Summer Tradition

Yokohama City announces the call for submissions for its 60-year-old non-judged art exhibition, open… · 2026-05-27

200 Days to GREEN×EXPO 2027: Talk Event Explores 'The Craft of Park Creation' Through Art and Greenery

Ahead of the International Horticultural Expo in Yokohama, experts in landscape design and arboricul… · 2026-05-28

Yokohama Iwama Civic Plaza "Summer Vacation Japanese Dance Workshop for Children" [Now Accepting Applications]

Yokohama Iwama Civic Plaza has started accepting applications for a summer vacation Japanese dance w… · 2026-06-04

[Yokohama Iwama Civic Plaza] Morning Concert vol.158 Connecting through Jazz ~ Bluesy Blue with Kiyotaka Nanasawa ~

Yokohama Iwama Civic Plaza will host its recurring 'Morning Concert vol.158' on July 18, 2026. The t… · 2026-05-20

[ Open Call ] Yokohama Dance Collection 2027 Choreographer Competition - Seeking Creators of Dance -

Yokohama Dance Collection, an annual contemporary dance festival based in Yokohama, is now accepting… · 2026-06-09

Yokohama City Yoshinocho Citizen Plaza: Recruiting Participants for Summer Kids Art Workshop 'Create a Fairy Tale World with Small Wooden Balls!' on July 26 (Sun) (Application starts June 19 Fri)

Yokohama City Yoshinocho Citizen Plaza will hold a summer kids art workshop 'Create a Fairy Tale Wor… · 2026-06-08

Yokohama City Iwama Citizen Plaza: "The 18th Senkyaku Banrai! Iwama Yose"

The "18th Senkyaku Banrai! Iwama Yose" will be held at Yokohama City Iwama Citizen Plaza on Sunday, … · 2026-04-02

Two Programs Connecting Artists with Local Community Hubs

Arts Commission Yokohama is launching two new programs to connect artists with local community hubs … · 2026-05-29

Yokohama JAZZ PROMENADE 2026 to be held on October 10th (Sat) and 11th (Sun)!

Started in 1993 with the slogan "The whole city is a stage," the 33rd Yokohama JAZZ PROMENADE will f… · 2026-06-01

[Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall] A 4-day summer experience of music for all ages! (August 6 [Thu] – 9 [Sun])

Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall will host the 'Kids Festa: Minato Mirai Yu-Onchi' music experience event … · 2026-05-29

This summer in Yokohama, contemporary music is hot! Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall and Kanagawa Prefectural Music Hall will host performances by young musicians.

In July 2026, Yokohama will host new commissioned performances by young contemporary music artists a… · 2026-06-09

[Call for Participants] Yokohama Noh Theater to Host Children's Kyogen Workshop with Performance Viewing

The Yokohama Noh Theater is recruiting participants for its annual summer vacation event, the "Child… · 2026-05-18

Kodan Storytelling Workshop for Kids at Yokohama Nigiwaiza: Learn Japanese Culture

Yokohama Nigiwaiza will host a special three-day Kodan workshop for elementary school students this … · 2026-05-15

Kannai Hall 40th Anniversary: THE SOULMATICS GOSPEL WORKSHOP Vol.11

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Kannai Hall is hosting a gospel workshop led by the acclaimed gro… · 2026-05-14

[Kannai Hall] Bashamichi Hidamari Concert Vol. 56

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Kannai Hall will host the 'Bashamichi Hidamari Concert Vol. 56' o… · 2026-05-14

Free Invitation for Under 18s! Singer and Actress Kumiko Mori Comes to Isogo Ward!

Singer and actress Kumiko Mori will hold a concert at the Yokohama Isogo Ward Cultural Center Sugita… · 2026-05-10

【Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall】"Minato Mirai Yuonchi" New Project "Kodomo Classic" to be Held! A Full-Fledged Classical Performance for Children and Adults to Enjoy Music Together

Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall announces "Kodomo Classic," a new project within its "Minato Mirai Yuonch… · 2026-05-06

Yokohama Museum of Art Collection Exhibition "Landscapes to View, Landscapes to Consider" April 25 (Sat) - June 28 (Sun), 2026

The Yokohama Museum of Art will hold a collection exhibition titled "Landscapes to View, Landscapes … · 2026-05-04

Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall: Pre-event for the historic "44th Yokohama International Piano Concert Invitation," a piano festival born in Yokohama, to be held at Yokohama City Hall Atrium. Featuring performances by world-class pianists!

Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall will hold a pre-event at the Yokohama City Hall Atrium ahead of the histo… · 2026-04-30

Yokohama Noh Theater Reopens After Renovation Work; Commemorative Performances to be Held on July 4th and 5th

Yokohama Noh Theater, having completed two and a half years of extensive renovation, will reopen wit… · 2026-04-30

Yokohama Noh Theater Reopens After Renovation Work; Commemorative Performances to be Held on July 4th and 5th

Yokohama Noh Theater, having completed two and a half years of extensive renovation, will reopen wit… · 2026-04-30

New Commissioned Concert by 2002-born Composer Yuri Umemoto: Facing His Roots in 'Choral Music'

Yuri Umemoto, a brilliant composer born in 2002, will hold a commissioned concert in July 2026 at Yo… · 2026-04-28

[Yokohama Civic Art Gallery Azamino] 2026 Exhibition Lineup Released!

Yokohama Civic Art Gallery Azamino has announced its exhibition lineup for 2026, featuring diverse p… · 2026-04-23

Heiri Kojima Solo Exhibition "My little house, and your rooms"

Yokohama Civic Art Gallery will host Heiri Kojima's solo exhibition "My little house, and your rooms… · 2026-04-22

Yokohama City Iwama Citizen Plaza: "The 18th Senkyaku Banrai! Iwama Yose"

The "18th Senkyaku Banrai! Iwama Yose" will be held at Yokohama City Iwama Citizen Plaza on Sunday, … · 2026-04-02

Announcement of Hiromi Maruoka's Retirement as YPAM Director

Hiromi Maruoka, who served as Director of YPAM since 2005, retired on March 31. YPAM will now operat… · 2026-04-01

Yokohama City Iwama Citizen Plaza: "The 18th Senkyaku Banrai! Iwama Yose"

The "18th Senkyaku Banrai! Iwama Yose" will be held at Yokohama City Iwama Citizen Plaza on Sunday, … · 2026-04-02

Kodan Storytelling Workshop for Kids at Yokohama Nigiwaiza: Learn Japanese Culture

Yokohama Nigiwaiza will host a special three-day Kodan workshop for elementary school students this … · 2026-05-15

[Kannai Hall] Bashamichi Hidamari Concert Vol. 56

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, Kannai Hall will host the 'Bashamichi Hidamari Concert Vol. 56' o… · 2026-05-14

Arts Commission Yokohama Announces Artists Selected for the 2026-2027 ACY Artist Fellowship Grant

Arts Commission Yokohama (ACY), operated by the Yokohama Arts Foundation, has announced the recipien… · 2026-05-14

Free Invitation for Under 18s! Singer and Actress Kumiko Mori Comes to Isogo Ward!

Singer and actress Kumiko Mori will hold a concert at the Yokohama Isogo Ward Cultural Center Sugita… · 2026-05-10

Yokohama Noh Theater Reopens After Renovation Work; Commemorative Performances to be Held on July 4th and 5th

Yokohama Noh Theater, having completed two and a half years of extensive renovation, will reopen wit… · 2026-04-30

New Commissioned Concert by 2002-born Composer Yuri Umemoto: Facing His Roots in 'Choral Music'

Yuri Umemoto, a brilliant composer born in 2002, will hold a commissioned concert in July 2026 at Yo… · 2026-04-28

[Yokohama Civic Art Gallery Azamino] 2026 Exhibition Lineup Released!

Yokohama Civic Art Gallery Azamino has announced its exhibition lineup for 2026, featuring diverse p… · 2026-04-23

Heiri Kojima Solo Exhibition "My little house, and your rooms"

Yokohama Civic Art Gallery will host Heiri Kojima's solo exhibition "My little house, and your rooms… · 2026-04-22

[Call for Participants] Yokohama Noh Theater to Host Children's Kyogen Workshop with Performance Viewing

The Yokohama Noh Theater is recruiting participants for its annual summer vacation event, the "Child… · 2026-05-18

Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall: Pre-event for the historic "44th Yokohama International Piano Concert Invitation," a piano festival born in Yokohama, to be held at Yokohama City Hall Atrium. Featuring performances by world-class pianists!

Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall will hold a pre-event at the Yokohama City Hall Atrium ahead of the histo… · 2026-04-30

Yokohama Museum of Art Collection Exhibition "Landscapes to View, Landscapes to Consider" April 25 (Sat) - June 28 (Sun), 2026

The Yokohama Museum of Art will hold a collection exhibition titled "Landscapes to View, Landscapes … · 2026-05-04

【Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall】"Minato Mirai Yuonchi" New Project "Kodomo Classic" to be Held! A Full-Fledged Classical Performance for Children and Adults to Enjoy Music Together

Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall announces "Kodomo Classic," a new project within its "Minato Mirai Yuonch… · 2026-05-06

[Kannai Hall] THE SOULMATICS GOSPEL WORKSHOP Vol.11 Celebrating Kannai Hall's 40th Anniversary

Applications open at 10:00 on May 1, 2026. No need to read sheet music or speak English! Anyone over… · 2026-05-14