[Videos and photos are posted] 2023 "Yokohama International Peace Lecture-What each of us can do for peace-" (Saturday, December 2, 2023)

Based on the "Yokohama City Ordinance on Promotion of International Peace", Yokohama City promotes initiatives that contribute to international peace, such as international exchange, international cooperation, and multicultural coexistence, and creates opportunities to think about peace with citizens.
This year, under the theme of "Thinking and acting on what we can do for peace," lectures will be held in open classes, and workshops and panel exhibitions for elementary school students will be held. did.
For a peaceful future, each of us needs not only to enjoy peace, but also to think and act. What can we do now for peace? Why don't you watch the video of the lecture and think about it?
[Reference] Holding flyer (PDF: 1,916KB)

From 14:00 to 16:00 (open at 13:30)

Atrium on the first floor of Yokohama City Hall ※Refer to "Venue Guide"

Mr. Toda gave a lecture to junior high school students in Yokohama based on his own experience on what Japanese people have been working on in places such as conflicts around the world.
After receiving lectures, discussions and presentations were held in an open class format on the theme of "What can we do for future peace?"
The audience will take a look at the class.
There is also a story of Marie Louise, who experienced the massacre in Rwanda's civil war.

The first 150 visitors to open class (free of charge)

We will start accepting applications from Monday, November 13th. (Application deadline for Thursday, November 30)
Please apply from the electronic application system or fax.
①Electronic application system (accessible from one of the following)
・Application-only link (2023 "Yokohama International Peace Lecture" has ended.)

・2D code

②FAX
Please fill out the “Application Form (Word: 397KB)” and send it to the International Affairs Bureau Policy General Affairs Division Peace Section (045-664-7145).

Performers will be participating from the TV Kanagawa (tvk) program "Cat's Hitai Wide (outside site)"!
The contents recorded on the day will be broadcast on the program at a later date! (December 13, 2023)

<Participants (titles omitted)>

A cat's hand also: Tomohiro Okuya (left), Takuro Oki (center)
Announcer: Hanami Okamura (right)
※I'm planning at the moment.

<What is the "cat's hopping wide (outside site)">
MC is a tvk lunch information program with 4 actors and 16 young reporters.
Based on the concept of "local production for local consumption of information", this report infiltrates information received from program supporters (LINE friends).
◎Broadcast time: Every Monday to Thursday Hiru 12:00 to 13:30 Live broadcast (rebroadcast: 10:00 to 10:55)
◆Local time from 12:30 to 13:30
◆3 stations Net Time 12: 00-12: 30 (Teletama, Chiba TV)

★NEW ★Photo of the workshop (published on February 26, 2024)

From 10:30 to 11:30

Yokohama City Hall 1F Citizen Collaboration Promotion Center ※See "Venue Guide"

Experience the "heart picnic*1" where you feel the beating as a vibration on your hand, confirm each other's existence, and intuitively touch and interact with each other regardless of values and beliefs. Using "My Wellbeing Card*2" developed by NTT, we will present and present what we need to achieve peace and what we can do for each group.
※１： Experience using a specific instrument to feel the heartbeat as a tactile sensation without touching the other person's heart.
※２： A tool that encourages you to think about the well-being of yourself and others around you.

Workshop participants 4th to 6th graders, first 15 students (free of charge)
※Parents can be accompanied by a guardian (you can visit the venue)

We will start accepting applications from Monday, November 13th. (Application deadline for Thursday, November 30)

Please apply from the electronic application system or fax.

①Electronic application system (accessible from one of the following)

・Application-only link (2023 "Yokohama International Peace Lecture" has ended.)

・2D code

②FAX

Please fill out the “Application Form (Word: 397KB)” and send it to the International Affairs Bureau Policy General Affairs Division Peace Section (045-664-7145).

★NEW ★Photos of the panel exhibition (published on February 26, 2024)

From 10:30 to 17:00

International Affairs Bureau, Yokohama City, UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) Japan Office, Japan International Cooperation Agency Yokohama Center (JICA Yokohama), and Mayors for Peace initiatives related to international peace.
In addition, UNIQLO Co., Ltd., a global partner of UNHCR, will sell original bracelet keychain in collaboration with MADE51, which aims to support the independence of refugees.

City Hall 1F Atrium and Citizen Collaboration Promotion Center―
<Address>
6-50-10, Honcho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi 1F
<How to go>
Please refer to the following page.
●Atrium (outside site)
●Citizen collaboration promotion center (outside site)
<Access>
Please use public transportation.
●Directly connected to the 1c exit of Bashamichi Station in Minato Mirai Line
●3-minute walk (approximately 200m) from JR Sakuragicho Station New South Exit (City Hall Exit)
●A 3-minute walk (approximately 200m) from Sakuragicho Station and 1 Exit Subway.
※For more information, see How to get to the City Hall.