[Video and photos have been 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 the Promotion of International Peace," Yokohama City is promoting initiatives that contribute to international peace, such as international exchange, international cooperation, and multicultural coexistence, and also create 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. .
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?
[Reference] Holding information flyer (PDF: 1,916KB)

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

Yokohama City Hall 1st floor atrium ※Please refer to "Venue Guide"

Toda gives a lecture to junior high school students in Yokohama based on his own experiences in conflicts around the world, etc.
After receiving lectures, discussions and presentations were held on the theme of "What can we do for the future peace?"
The audience will be able to see the class.
There is also a story by Marie Louise, who experienced Rwanda civil war and genocide.

First 150 visitors to open class (free of charge)

Reception will start on Monday, November 13th. (Application deadline for Thursday, November 30)
Please apply from the electronic application system or fax.
①Electronic application system (available 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).

Participation of performers is decided from TV Kanagawa (tvk) program "Cat no Hitai Wide Area (outside site)"!
The contents recorded on the day will be broadcast in the program at a later date! (Dec. 13, 2023)

<Participating members (honorific title omitted)>

Cat's hand also: Tomohiro Okuya (left), Takuro Oki (center)
Announcer: Honami Okamura (right)
※I'm planning at this time.

<What is "cat's beaten wide (outside site)">
MC is a tvk lunch information program featuring four actors and 16 young actors who are attracting attention now.
A report infiltrating Jimoto information received from program supporters (LINE friends) based on the concept of "local production for local consumption of information."
◎Broadcast time: Every Monday to Thursday from 12:00 to 13:30 Live broadcast (rebroadcast: 10:00 to 10:55)
◆Local time 12:30 to 13:30
◆3 stations Net time 12:00-12:30 (Tele Tama, Chiba TV)

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

From 10:30 to 11:30

Yokohama City Hall 1st floor Citizen Collaboration Promotion Center ※Refer to “Venue Guide”

Experience a "heart picnic * 1" where you can feel the beating vibration on your hand, confirming each other's presence, and interact intuitively as a person across differences in values and beliefs. Using the "My Wellbeing Card*2" developed by NTT, each group will consider and present what we can do to achieve peace and what we can do.
※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 gives you a chance to think about the wellbeing of yourself and those around you.

Workshop participants 4th to 6th grade, first 15 students (free participation fee)
※Parents are allowed (you can visit at the venue)

Reception will start on Monday, November 13th. (Application deadline for Thursday, November 30)

Please apply from the electronic application system or fax.

①Electronic application system (available 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 ★Photo of Panel Exhibition (published on February 26, 2024)

From 10:30 to 17:00

International Affairs Bureau, Yokohama City, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Japan International Cooperation Agency Yokohama Center (JICA Yokohama), Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA Yokohama), and Mayors for Peace's efforts on international peace.
In addition, UNIQLO, a global partner of UNHCR, will also sell original bracelet key chains in collaboration with MADE51, which aims to support refugees' independence.

City Hall 1st floor Atrium and Citizen Collaboration Promotion Center―
<Address>
6-50-10, Honcho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi 1F
<How to get there>
Please refer to the following pages.
●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 (about 200m) of JR Sakuragicho Station New South Exit (City Hall Exit)
●3-minute walk (approximately 200m) from "Sakuragicho Station" and "One Exit".
※For more information, please see How to get to the city hall.