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Aoba Ward Residents' Activities Support Center

Last Updated February 1, 2025

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Aoba Ward Residents' Activities Support Center

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Announcement from the Center

[Important Notice] Review of measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (Updated May 18, 2023)

As of May 8, 2023, the COVID-19 pandemic shifted to Class 5.
The measures to prevent infectious diseases at the Aoba Ward Citizens' Activities Support Center were reviewed as follows.
In addition, basic infection prevention measures such as disinfection, hand washing, ventilation, etc. shall be taken according to the individual's independent judgment.
Thank you very much for your cooperation.

・Please use alcohol for hand disinfection in various places as necessary.
・We will continue to set up partitions at the consultation desk.
・Advance reservations will be continued when using meeting corners, risographs, paper folding machines, etc.

If you have any questions, please contact us.
Aoba Ward Citizenship Support Center
Telephone:045 (978) 3327
E-mail︓ao-machikatsu@city.yokohama.jp

[Important Notice] About use of Aoba Ward inhabitant of a ward interchange center (Tana)

For information on using the Aoba Ward Citizens Exchange Center, please refer to the dedicated website (outside site) of the Aoba Ward Citizens Exchange Center.

What is the Aoba Ward Community Support Center?

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Inhabitant of a ward activity support center receives help to activate activity and coordination to connect various people and groups, activity, consultation of person who wants to start something in the future. There is plenty of information about local organizations and activities! Please use it for meetings and exchanges between groups.
If you feel free to drop in along with the procedures at the ward office, you will surely find hints and opportunities for new activities.
[Machikatsu] What is it?
We call "town activity" that inhabitants of a ward work lively in town of Aoba and have you make town more energetic and attractive.
Aoba Ward inhabitant of a ward activity support center coordinates your town activity!

Opening hours and location

Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8:45 am to 5:00 pm, 2nd and 4th Saturday 9:00 am to noon
Closed days: Sunday, public holidays, Saturday other than the 2nd and 4th, New Year's holidays (December 29 to January 3)
Location: 31-4, Keocho, Aoba-ku, Yokohama 225-0024 (1st floor of Aoba Ward Office, 7-minute walk from Ichigao Station on the Tokyu Denentoshi Line)
Telephone: 045-978-3327
FAX: 045-972-6311
E-mail: ao-machikatsu@city.yokohama.jp

Leaflet of Aoba Ward inhabitant of a ward activity support center

Provision of information, consultation and coordination, etc.

Four town activity coordinators will accept your consultation.
Please feel free to contact us.

Providing information on social activities and lifelong learning

・I would like to introduce the organizations and community activities in Aoba Ward.
・We provide local activity information and learning information.
・Information paper "Info Machikatsu" is issued every month.
・Various information is provided on bulletin boards and flyer racks.

Consultation and coordination of social activities and lifelong learning

We create opportunities for activities and learning, help revitalize activities, and coordinate various people, groups, and activities.

Information paper "Info Machikatsu"

Lectures and events at the center

Town activity forum "group activity, local activity is fun!"

"Town activity forum" flyer (PDF: 3,203KB)
Date and time: Thursday, February 27, 2025
Venue: 407 Meeting Room on the 4th floor of Aoba Ward Office
Application: It becomes application by Yokohama-shi electronic application (outside site) or email, telephone, FAX.
※For details, please refer to the flyer PDF.

Smartphone Consultation

20250208/0308 "Smartphone Consultation" Flyer

"Smartphone Consultation" Flyer (PDF: 312KB)
Date and time: Saturday, February 8, 2025, Saturday, March 8, 2025
Venue: Meeting corner of Aoba Ward inhabitant of a ward activity support center (1st floor of ward office)
Application: You can apply by phone or at the counter.
※First-come, first-served basis. For details, please refer to the flyer PDF.

[finished] Let's communicate the appeal of our activities using smartphones!

20250130 Social Activities Support Lecture Flyer

"Let's communicate the appeal of activities using smartphones!" Flyer (PDF: 1,511KB)
It's finished.
Thank you very much for your participation.

[finished] Smartphone Consultation

Smartphone consultation handbill

"Smartphone Consultation" Flyer (PDF: 297KB)
It's finished.
Thank you very much for your participation.

[finished] The 18th inhabitant of a ward exchange center festival

20241123 The 18th inhabitant of a ward interchange center festival offer handbill

"The 18th inhabitant of a ward interchange center festival" handbill (PDF: 18,007KB)
It's finished.
Thank you very much for your participation and attendance.

[finished] Aoba Ward Residents' Activities Support Center de Residents' Festival

[finished] Smartphone Consultation

20241012/1109 "Smartphone Consultation" flyer

"Smartphone Consultation" Flyer (PDF: 301KB)
It's finished.
Thank you very much for your participation.

[Application has been closed] Aoba Ward Residents' Activities Support Center de Residents' Festival

20241103 Aoba Ward inhabitant of a ward activity support center de inhabitant of a ward festival handbill

Recruitment of "Aoba Ward inhabitant of a ward activity support center de inhabitant of a ward festival" participation group handbill (PDF: 788KB) (download)
Date and time: Sunday, November 3 
Venue: Kumin Hall (1st floor of Aoba Ward Hall)
Application: After confirming the “Application Guidelines (PDF: 218KB)”, check the “Application Guidelines (PDF: 218KB)”
   "Yokohama-shi electronic application (outside site)" or
   Please fill out the “Application Form (Excel: 16KB)” with required items.
   Apply by e-mail or mail (lottery if there are many applications)
   ※Application deadline: Until Wednesday, August 28

[finished] Town Activity Partners Trial Week "Let's see, know, and experience!" ~」

[finished] Introduction to SNS Let's convey the charm of the activity on Instagram!

[finished] Smartphone Consultation

Smartphone consultation handbill

"Smartphone consultation" flyer (PDF: 600KB) (download)
It's finished.
Thank you very much for your participation.

Machikatsu Cafe +

Town activity cafe

Based on the theme, guest speakers active in the community
It is a place where you can learn while listening to stories and interact through chatting.
It will be held at the meeting space of the Aoba Ward Residents' Activities Support Center!

Town Live Cafe + "Upcycle in Life"

20250304 Town Live Cafe + Upcycle in Life

Town activity cafe + "upcycling in living" flyer (PDF: 1,624KB)
Date and time: Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Venue: Aoba Ward Citizens' Activities Support Center (1st floor of the ward office)
Application: It becomes application by Yokohama-shi electronic application (outside site) or email, telephone.
※For details, please refer to the flyer PDF.

[finished] Town activity cafe + "The secret of creating a place to stay and changing generations"

[finished] Town Live Cafe + “Reorganization and Collection of Living”

20241024 "Town Live Cafe + (Reorganization and Collection of Living)" flyer

Town activity cafe + "Organization and collection of living" flyer (PDF: 233KB)
It's finished.
Thank you very much for your participation.

[finished] Town Activity Cafe + "Tsurumi River and We"

20240912 "Town Live Cafe + (Tsurumi River and us)"

Town activity cafe + "Tsurumi River and us" flyer (PDF: 916KB)
It's finished.
Thank you very much for your participation.

[finished] Town activity cafe + "Let's learn with parents and children! History and Nature of Aoba

[finished] Town Live Cafe + "Know and prepare! Disaster prevention with smartphones

20240625 “Town Live Cafe + (Disaster Prevention with Smartphone)”

Town Live Cafe + "Know and prepare! Flyer (PDF: 840KB)
It's finished.
Thank you very much for your participation.

[finished] Machikatsu Cafe + Coffee Volunteer

202401312 Town Live Talking Time “Enjoy Art” Flyer

Town activity cafe + "coffee volunteer" flyer (PDF: 688KB)
It's finished.
Thank you very much for your participation.

Previous Fiscal Year

Registered Organizations

It is a social movement group of various genres that are active mainly in the city.
If you have any questions, please contact the center.

Activity group guide

Activity group guide cover
Activity group guide

Registered organizations have been updated in FY2021.

※In fiscal 2024, the registered organizations have been updated.
 The updated group guide (revised version) is currently in production.
 For the latest information, please contact the Aoba Ward Residents' Activities Support Center directly.

We are recruiting new registrations for activity groups!

The Aoba Ward Citizens' Activities Support Center is recruiting registered organizations from time to time.
When you register, you will have the following opportunities.
①Use of shared conference rooms at the Aoba Ward Citizens Exchange Center (76 Tanamachi)
②Appearance on FM Salce Aoba Ward Public Relations Radio Program "Nakachan Corner"
③PR exhibition of activities using the “Machikatsu Gallery”
④Use of flyer racks in the Aoba Ward Citizens' Activities Support Center
⑤Announcement of activities at the Aoba Ward Residents' Activities Support Center de Residents' Festival and the Residents' Exchange Center Festival.
⑥Use of contact boxes, lockers, etc.
⑦Listing in the Activity Group Guide
⑧Receive e-mail magazine from the Aoba Ward Community Support Center
The above is just an example.
Registration is accepted from time to time, so please feel free to contact the Aoba Ward Residents' Activities Support Center.

Town Activity Partners

"Machikatsu Partners" refers to those who have registered as volunteers as "Machikatsu Partners" by individuals or groups who want to make use of their knowledge, skills, and experience" or "contribute to community development" with local activity groups and facilities. This system aims to realize Aoba, a town that wants to continue living and wants to live in.
As there are registrations of various genres, please see "Town Live Partners Guide". The booklet is distributed at the center.
For more information, please contact the center.

Town Activity Partners Guide

Town Activity Partners Guide Cover
Town Activity Partners Guide

Registration details have been updated in FY2022.

How to request a town activity partner?

For those who are looking for instructors in events and learning in social movement groups, facilities, schools, PTA activities, etc., we will introduce partners that are suitable for the purpose.
Please come to the center window and consult with us.
However, it cannot be introduced to requests for individuals, politics / religions, or for-profit events.

We are recruiting town activity partners!

Let's create the future of Aoba together as a “town life partner” that makes use of abundant experience and knowledge in town development!
There are three activities: "specialists" that make use of professional experience and skills, "learning partners" that teach knowledge and skills, and "performers" that perform music and acting.
It can be registered by individuals or groups. Registration is accepted from time to time, so please feel free to contact the Aoba Ward Residents' Activities Support Center.

You can download the form and use it for your application.

Equipment and rental equipment

Work corner

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Work corner

It can be used by anyone who is an activity group.
※The printing machine must be reserved. Reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis from the applicable day one month before use. Please make a reservation in advance and use it.
Also, in order to prevent COVID-19 infections, we ask that the minimum number of workers be required.

[Available equipment]
・Printing machine (charged, bring in paper)
・Paper folding machines, cutting machines, large staples, etc.

Printing machines and paper folding machines Requests for Use
Due to events at the inhabitant of a ward activity support center, the use of printing machines and paper folding machines may be refrained.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Lending equipment

We rent equipment necessary for our activities.
※Up to 4 days at a time, up to 2 times a month (if the return date is closed, until the next day)
※You can make a reservation by phone or at the counter.
※When lending, user registration is required in advance.
[List of Equipment]
・Microphone set
・Projector
・Screen
・CD radio cassette
・Electronic piano
・Hands-free loudspeaker
・Picture-story show stand
・Paraballoon
・Lighting for Photography
・Clipboard (A4)
・Pop stand
・Infection prevention panel

Locker and contact box

It can be used by registered organizations. Application is required. (Use from April every year to March of the following year)
・Rental locker (with key) << Inhabitant of a ward activity support center: 27 pieces >>
・Contact box (no key) << 24 in the inhabitant of a ward activity support center >>
・Contact box (no key) << 48 in the inhabitant of a ward exchange center (Tana) >>
Even after the application period has passed, if there is a vacancy, we will accept applications for use.
For more information, please contact us.

Recruitment of groups using lockers and contact box for 2025

Meeting corner

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Meeting corner

There are large tables and small tables.
Please feel free to use it for meetings of activities.
Please make a reservation in advance by telephone e-mail or other means.
※Capacity (as of March 13): Large table (12 people), small table (6 people)

Town activity studio

Information leaflet for town activity studio
Guidance of town activity studio

Information corner

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Information corner

There is a bulletin board and a flyer rack.
If you have a flyer that you want to arrange, please leave it at the counter. (Some items cannot be arranged, such as politics, religion, or commercial purposes.)

Machikatsu Gallery

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Machikatsu Gallery

This is a corner where the works of activity groups and registered instructors are exhibited.
It can be exhibited for 2 weeks upon application.
For details, please refer to the following URL.

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Aoba Ward Residents' Activities Support Center

Telephone: 045-978-3327

Telephone: 045-978-3327

Fax: 045-972-6311

Email address: ao-machikatsu@city.yokohama.jp

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