Public relations events (symposia, panel exhibitions, etc.)

November 23, 2024
Saturday

Konan Kumin Cultural Center Himawari no Sato
(1-6-1 Kamiooka Nishi, Konan-ku)

<Keynote Speech>
"Toward the Realization of Legislation of Special Citys"
・□ Takuya Tsuji (Professor, Hitotsubashi University)
<Discussion>
・Hideko Hara (Actor)
・□ Takuya Tsuji (Professor, Hitotsubashi University)
・The Mayor of Yokohama

March 9, 2024
Saturday

Toward the realization of legalization of "special city"-"special city" symposium to create the future of Yokohama-

Hiroshi Fujiwara Memorial Hall on the Hiyoshi Campus of Keio University
(4-1-1 Hiyoshi, Kohoku-ku)

<Keynote Speech>
"Toward the Realization of Legislation of Special Citys"
・□ Takuya Tsuji (Professor, Hitotsubashi University)
<Discussion>
・Michiko Godai (Actor)
・□ Takuya Tsuji (Professor, Hitotsubashi University)
・The Mayor of Yokohama

March 11, 2023
Saturday

City Mayors' Association Symposium in Yokohama

Hiroshi Fujiwara Memorial Hall on the Hiyoshi Campus of Keio University
(4-1-1 Hiyoshi, Kohoku-ku)

<Keynote Speech>
“History and Prospects of Regional System Reform”
・Mr. Takamoto Nakagawa (Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications)
<Discussion>
"Toward the Realization of Special City System"
・Ryoji Ishii (free announcer)
・□ Takuya Tsuji (Professor, Hitotsubashi University)
・The Mayor of Yokohama

September 26, 2020
Saturday

Metropolitan University System Symposium in Kanto Gakuin University

Kannai Media Center, Kanto Gakuin University
(2-23 Ota-cho, Naka-ku)

<Keynote Speech>
"Transition of Japan's Local Autonomy System after World War II-Metropolitan System and Wide Area Cooperation-"
・Minoru Izushi (Professor, Faculty of Law, Kanto Gakuin University)
<Discussion>
"The future of local autonomy to think now-What is the city unique to Yokohama?"
・Minoru Izushi (Professor, Faculty of Law, Kanto Gakuin University)
・Satoru Osugi (Professor, Faculty of Law, Tokyo Metropolitan University)
・Masamitsu Mochizuki (Professor, Faculty of Economics, Kanto Gakuin University)
・Director of Policy Bureau, Yokohama City

December 8, 2019
Sunday

Large-city system symposium in Yokohama City University

Seagull Hall, Yokohama City University Kanazawa Hakkei Campus
(22-2 Seto, Kanazawa-ku)

<Keynote Speech>
“Creating a City in Yokohama and Future Potentials”
・Shinji Suzuki (Professor, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Yokohama City University)
<Research Presentation>
　Students from Yokohama City University consider issues related to large cities and local autonomy, and the metropolitan system "Special Autonomous City" that Yokohama City aims to realize.
<Discussion>
"The future image of the big cities and Yokohama should aim for-Toward the realization of a new metropolis system" special autonomous city "."
・Masamitsu Mochizuki (Professor, Faculty of Economics, Kanto Gakuin University)
・Shinji Suzuki (Professor, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Yokohama City University)
・Jiro Uno (Professor, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Yokohama City University)
・Director of Policy Bureau, Yokohama City

December 2, 2012
Sunday

Hiroshi Fujiwara Memorial Hall on the Hiyoshi Campus of Keio University
(4-1-1 Hiyoshi, Kohoku-ku)

<Keynote Speech>　
Toward the Reform of the Metropolitan Government System
・Satoru Osugi (Professor, Tokyo Metropolitan University Graduate School)
<Discussion>
“To enhance the appeal and vitality of major cities, Yokohama.”
・Mari Watanabe (Announcer)
・Satoru Osugi (Professor, Tokyo Metropolitan University Graduate School)
・The Mayor of Yokohama

February 16, 2019
Saturday

Metropolitan System Forum in Midori Ward

Green public hall
(118 Terayama-cho, Midori-ku)

<Keynote Speech>
To realize a city full of charm and vitality.
・The Mayor of Yokohama
<Discussion>
"What is the big city system that Yokohama City aims for" special autonomous city "?"
・Hana-san (model talent)
・Mari Watanabe (Announcer)
・Deputy Mayor Yokohama-shi
・Mayor Midori

November 10, 2018
Saturday

Metropolitan System Forum in Minami Ward

Minami public hall
(2-33 Urafunecho, Minami-ku)

<Keynote Speech>
To realize a city full of charm and vitality.
・The Mayor of Yokohama
<Discussion>
"What is the big city system that Yokohama City aims for" special autonomous city "?"
・Yoko Yamazaki (writer)
・Mari Watanabe (Announcer)
・Deputy Mayor Yokohama-shi
・Mr. Minami Ward

June 23, 2018
Saturday

Metropolitan System Forum in Seya Ward

Seya public hall
(190 Futatsubashi-cho, Seya-ku)

<Keynote Speech>
To realize a city full of charm and vitality.
・The Mayor of Yokohama
<Discussion>
"What is the big city system that Yokohama City aims for" special autonomous city "?"
・Masafumi Mikami (Actor)
・Mari Watanabe (Announcer)
・Deputy Mayor Yokohama-shi
・Director General of Seya Ward

March 10, 2018
Saturday

Metropolitan System Forum in Hodogaya Ward

Hodogaya public hall
(1-2-1 Hoshikawa, Hodogaya-ku)

<Keynote Speech>
To realize a city full of charm and vitality.
・The Mayor of Yokohama
<Discussion>
"What is the big city system that Yokohama City aims for" special autonomous city "?"
・Hana-san (model talent)
・Mari Watanabe (Announcer)
・Deputy Mayor Yokohama-shi
・Hodogaya Director General

November 25, 2017
Saturday

Metropolitan System Forum in Kanagawa Ward

Kanagawa Citizens' Cultural Center　
Kanak hall
(1-10-1 Higashi-Kanagawa, Kanagawa-ku)

<Keynote Speech>
To realize a city full of charm and vitality.
・The Mayor of Yokohama
<Discussion>
"What is the big city system that Yokohama City aims for" special autonomous city "?"
・Chikako Takaki (Announcer)
・Mari Watanabe (Announcer)
・Deputy Mayor Yokohama-shi
・Mayor of Kanagawa

April 22, 2017
Saturday

Metropolitan System Forum in Tsurumi Ward

Tsurumi Kumin Cultural Center　
Salvia hall
(1-31-2 Tsurumi Chuo, Tsurumi-ku)

<Keynote Speech>
To realize a city full of charm and vitality.
・The Mayor of Yokohama
<Part 2 Roundtable Discussion>
"What is the big city system that Yokohama City aims for" special autonomous city "?"
・Michiko Godai (Actor)
・Mari Watanabe (Announcer)
・Deputy Mayor Yokohama-shi
・Mayor Tsurumi

March 4, 2017
Saturday

Metropolitan System Forum in Sakae Ward

Sakae public hall
(279-29 Katsuramachi, Sakae-ku)

<Keynote Speech>
To realize a city full of charm and vitality.
・The Mayor of Yokohama
<Part 2 Roundtable Discussion>
"What is the big city system that Yokohama City aims for" special autonomous city "?"
・Tetsuya Bessho (Actor)
・Mari Watanabe (Announcer)
・Deputy Mayor Yokohama-shi
・Mayor Sakae

November 12, 2016
Saturday

Metropolitan System Forum in Asahi Ward

Asahi public hall
(1-4-12 Tsurugamine, Asahi-ku)

<Keynote Speech>
To realize a city full of charm and vitality.
・The Mayor of Yokohama
<Part 2 Roundtable Discussion>
"What is the big city system that Yokohama City aims for" special autonomous city "?"
・Mari Watanabe (Announcer)
・Deputy Mayor Yokohama-shi
・Mayor of Asahi

June 12, 2016
Sunday

Metropolitan System Forum in Naka Ward

Opening Memorial Hall
(1-6 Honmachi, Naka-ku)

<Keynote Speech>
To realize a city full of charm and vitality.
・The Mayor of Yokohama
<Part 2 Roundtable Discussion>
“New metropolitan system and future local autonomy”
・Mari Watanabe (Announcer)
・Yoshihiko Nawada (Professor, Faculty of Law, Hosei University)
・Deputy Mayor Yokohama-shi
・Naka Director General

March 12, 2016
Saturday

Metropolitan System Forum in Kanazawa Ward

Kanazawa public hall
(2-9-1 mudgame, Kanazawa-ku)

<Keynote Speech>
To realize a city full of charm and vitality.
・The Mayor of Yokohama
<Activity Report>
"A town that I want to continue living for a lifetime-Let's make together the future of a row of trees-"
・Mr. Kazuyuki Masuda (Vice Chairman of the Kanazawa Ward Neighborhood Associations Federation, Chairman of the Japan National Council of Social Welfare, Kanazawa Ward)
<Discussion>
"What is the big city system that Yokohama City aims for" special autonomous city "?"
・Motoki Sudo (former martial artist and artist)
・Deputy Mayor Yokohama-shi
・Mayor of Kanazawa

November 28, 2015
Saturday

Metropolitan System Forum in Isogo Ward

Isogo public hall
(3-5-1 Isoko, Isogo-ku)

<Keynote Speech>
To realize a city full of charm and vitality.
・The Mayor of Yokohama
<Part 2 Activity Report>
"Efforts to revitalize and revitalize community-based towns-through Yokodai's town development activities-"
・Mr. Yukio Mikami (Chairman of the Federation of Yokodai Self-Government Neighborhood Associations)
<Part 3 Roundtable Discussion>
"What is the big city system that Yokohama City aims for" special autonomous city "?"
・Yuki Saito (Actor)
・Deputy Mayor Yokohama-shi
・Director General of Isogo Ward

December 7, 2014
Sunday

Metropolitan System Forum in Tsuzuki Ward  

public hall Tsuzuki
(32-1, Chigasaki-Chuo, Tsuzuki-ku)

<Keynote Speech>
"Toward the realization of a city full of charm and vitality-for the future Yokohama-"
・The Mayor of Yokohama
<Discussion>
"What is the big city system that Yokohama City aims for" special autonomous city "?"
・Tetsuya Bessho (Actor)
・Deputy Mayor Yokohama-shi
・Mayor Tsuzuki

June 21, 2014
Saturday

Metropolitan System Forum in Aoba Ward

public hall Aoba
(31-4, Keo-cho, Aoba-ku)

<Keynote Speech>
"Toward the realization of a city full of charm and vitality-for the future Yokohama-"
・The Mayor of Yokohama
<Discussion>
"What is the big city system" special self-government city "to make Yokohama healthy?"
・Rie Tanaka (former gymnastics player, Assistant Professor, elementary school studenｔ, Faculty of Sports Education, Nippon Sport Science University)
・Deputy Mayor Yokohama-shi
・Mayor of Aoba

March 29, 2014
Saturday

Metropolitan System Forum in Minato Mirai

Hamagin Hall Via Male
(3-1-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku)

<Keynote Speech>
"Toward the realization of a city full of charm and vitality-for the future Yokohama-"
・The Mayor of Yokohama
<Discussion>
"What is a new big city system suitable for Yokohama?"
・Satoshi Asaoka (free announcer)
・□ Takuya Tsuji (Professor, Hitotsubashi University)
・Deputy Mayor Yokohama-shi

December 7, 2013
Saturday

Metropolitan System Forum in Konan Ward

Nankou, Minato Hall
(Konan Chuo-dori 10-1)

<Keynote Speech>
"Toward the realization of a city full of charm and vitality-for the future Yokohama-"
・The Mayor of Yokohama
<Activity Report>
community development's Initiatives through the Collaboration of Konan Ward
・Masao Takamori (Chairman of the Konan Ward Association Neighborhood Association Liaison Council)
<Discussion>
“New metropolitan system and future local autonomy”
・Mari Watanabe (Announcer)
・Deputy Mayor Yokohama-shi
・Konan Director General

January 26, 2013
Saturday

Metropolitan System Forum in Izumi Ward

Izumi public hall
(5-1-1 Izumi-Chuokita, Izumi-ku)

<Keynote Speech>
“The Future of Major City System and the Role of the City”
・The Mayor of Yokohama
<Activity Report Meeting: New Local Autonomy that Izumi Ward is working on>
“New Local Autonomy Mechanism”
・Mayor Izumi
“To date of the activities of the Izumi Ward Regional Council”
・Tsutomu Kitahara (Chairman of the Izumi Ward Regional Council)
"Izumi-Chuo District Management Committee Activity Report"
・Isamu Hinami (Chairman, Izumi-Chuo District Management Committee)
・Setsuko Murayama (Chairman of the Japan National Council of Social Welfare, Izumi-Chuo district)
<Discussion>
"Regional autonomy in the future to rejuvenate the big city of Yokohama"
・Kiyotaka Yamaji (Yokohama City Town Development Coordinator)
・Yoshihiko Nawada (Professor, Faculty of Law, Hosei University)
・Deputy Mayor Yokohama-shi

September 20, 2012
Thursday

Metropolitan System Forum in Totsuka Ward

Gender Equality Center Yokohama
(435-1 Kamikurata-cho, Totsuka-ku)

<Keynote Speech>
“The Future of Major City System and the Role of the City”
・The Mayor of Yokohama
<Discussion>
“The Challenges and Urban Image of Yokohama, a city full of charm and liveliness”
・Hiroshi Utsumi (Representative of Regional Planning Research Institute, Ltd.)
・□ Takuya Tsuji (Professor, Hitotsubashi University)
・Deputy Mayor Yokohama-shi

Tsuzuki Ward   Office 1st Floor Kumin Hall
(32-1, Chigasaki-Chuo, Tsuzuki-ku)

From Thursday, September 1, Reiwa 4 to Wednesday, September 7

・About 6 minutes on foot from Centerminami Station on the municipal subway
・Get off at "Tsuzuki Ward   General Government Building" or "Center Minami Station" bus stop
（Tsuzuki Ward   Office website）

Chuo-toshokan 3F Exhibition Corner
(Oimatsucho, Nishi-ku, 1)

・5-minute walk from Hinodecho Station in Keihinkyuko Line
・10-minute walk from JR, Sakuragicho Station (get off at the south ticket gate)
・1 minute walk from the municipal bus stop "Nogezaka"
・1 minute walk from the municipal bus stop "Chuo-toshokan"
（Chuo-toshokan homepage）

Konan Ward Office 1st Floor Kumin Hall
(4-2-10 Konan, Konan, Konan-ku)

・About 2 minutes on foot from Konan Chuo Station on the municipal subway
（Konan Ward Office website）

In front of the entrance hall on the 1st floor of Kanazawa Ward Hall
(2-9-1 mudgame, Kanazawa-ku)

Seya Ward Hall 2nd Floor Kumin Hall
(190 Futatsubashi-cho, Seya-ku)