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Kanagawa Ward Residents' Activities Support Center

Last Updated June 13, 2023

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Purpose of establishment of the Center

  1. Expand the base of activities and learning through providing information and consultation to those who want to start social activities and volunteer activities and those who are looking for learning opportunities in various fields.
  2. We provide information according to the actual conditions of each social movement group and lifelong learning group, support human resource development, exchange promotion, coordination, provision of activity places, etc.
  3. Promote social activities and lifelong learning by collecting and providing information in cooperation with related organizations.

It is a facility for social activities and lifelong learning!

Introduction of facilities at the center

Consultation Desk

Photos of the consultation desk

  • Consultations such as "I want to start something in the community" or "I want to increase the number of members of activity groups"
  • Information on social activities and lifelong learning
  • Coordinating people who want to volunteer and those who want to do it (Kanagawa residents' assistant BANK)

We accept various consultations, such as those who are interested in activities in the area, those who are already active in the area, the activities of individuals and groups. Anyone can feel free to contact the Kanagawa Ward Citizens' Activities Support Center!

Exchange Room

It is a conference room that can be used for group activities. Prior registration is required for use.
In addition, tablet terminals that can be used for web conference (Zoom) can be rented to interchange room users!

About use
Date of use

Date of opening of the ward office
(Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and New Year's holidays)

Usage time
  1. From 9 o'clock to 11 o'clock
  2. From 11:00 to 13:00
  3. From 13:00 to 15:00
  4. From 15:00 to 17:00
Capacity of useUp to 24 people

How to apply for a reservation
Application by lotteryApplication on a first-come, first-served basis
  1. Please submit the "Application for Use of Exchange Room" to the Center from 1st to 25th of the month four months before the month you wish to use (FAX is possible, telephone is not allowed).
  2. The number of days you can apply by lottery is 3 days per month.
    ・1 day: Up to 2 frames of usage time segment
    ・1 month: Up to 6 frames of usage time segment
    (One frame is one category each from 1 to 4 of usage time.)
  3. The lottery will be held by the center at the end of the month on a monthly basis.
    For the results, please contact the center from the applicant after the 1st of the following month.

 From 8:45 am on the same day, three months before the desired date of use, applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis as long as the reservation status is available.
 When applying, please check with the center over the phone, etc. to see if the desired date for reservation is available, make a temporary reservation, and submit the "Application for Use of Exchange Room".
※In the case of Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, first-come, first-served basis from 8:45 am on the next open agency day
※If the application is at the same time between the window and the telephone, the window reservation will be given priority.
※When making a reservation, be sure to provide the "official name of the registered organization" and "registration number".

Request for Use

  1. If you want to cancel your reservation, please be sure to contact us as soon as you know.
  2. On the day of use, please receive the "Interchange Room Usage Card" at the center window, fill in the required items, and submit it after use.
  3. After use, clean and return the arrangement of desks and chairs.
    You can use the vacuum cleaners provided in the interchange room for cleaning.
  4. If the following user groups are waiting, please cooperate so that you can leave the room immediately by the time.

Photo of the Exchange Room

Free space

Photo of Free Space

It is a space that anyone can use for discussions and small tasks (capacity: 2 people).

Lending locker (Kametarou BOX)

Photo of a rental locker (Kametarou BOX)

You can use it based on the following information. Prior registration is required for use.

  • Details of use
  1. Exchange of information (flyers, announcements, etc.) between registered organizations and members
  2. Storage of mail and faxes noticed by the center
  3. Distribution of news from the center
  4. Storage of printing paper, stationery, reference books, etc. necessary for activities (valuables cannot be stored)
  • Period
    From the start date of use to the end of the fiscal year (March 31)
  • How to use
    Application procedures are required for each fiscal year (lottery if there are many requests for use)
  • Others
  1. It's not locked.
  2. Please contact the center staff for details on the locker specifications.

Work corner

A variety of equipment is available. Prior registration is required for use.

Printing Machines (Lithographs)
Usage Fees

50 yen per print, 5 yen per 10 prints
Example: For printing 55 prints 50 yen for printing + 5 yen for printing x 6 (55) = 80 yen

  • Banknotes cannot be used, currency exchange is not possible. Please come after preparing small change.
  • A receipt will be issued after use.
  • Please prepare your own paper.
About reservation
  • You can make a reservation from 3 months in advance. The application will be made on an hourly basis, but if you do not make a reservation for the next time, you can continue working.
  • Reservation priority will be given, but during times when there is no reservation, it can be used at any time on the day.
  • It is a reservation for a printing press and does not charter the work corner.
    Please use the work corner in each other with other users.

Other equipment 

  • Paper folding machine
  • Aboard machine
  • Large stapler
  • Cutting machine
  • Electric hole drilling punch

Flyer rack

Photo of the flyer rack

We distribute various flyers such as things related to social activities, local events, and information on towns.
In addition, if it is not for-profit, politics, religion, election activities, etc., but for businesses mainly targeting Kanagawa residents, we also accept flyers (in principle, group registration is required).

Group bulletin board

Photos of group bulletin boards

We post PR posters for activities of registered organizations and announcements of recruitment of groups.

About rental of equipment

In business related to social movement, we can lend equipment of center.

  • Projector
  • Mobile screen
  • Speakers (amps) with wireless microphones, etc.

※In addition to the above, there are other items that can be borrowed.
※Registration is required to rent equipment. For more information, please contact the center.

PC corner

You can search for information necessary for social activities and create materials.

  • Limited to those related to social activities and lifelong learning.
  • We don't have a printer.
  • Please use the service within 30 minutes per group.
    (However, if there is no other user, it can be extended to another 30 minutes.)
  • You need to submit a usage slip each time you use it.

About group registration

What you can do when you register as a group

  • Use of Exchange Rooms
  • Use of rental lockers (Kametarou Box)
  • Use of work corner
  • PR of groups at the center (distribution and posting of flyers, etc.)
  • Participation in exchange meetings, skill improvement courses, activity PR exhibitions (Minato Festa), etc. hosted by the center

Registration requirements

Being an organization that carries out "citizen public interest activities (excluding religion, politics, elections, and activities that may harm the public interest)" prescribed in the Yokohama City Citizen Collaboration Ordinance.
As a general rule, it must be an organization that meets all of the following requirements:

  • Non-profit
    Activities that are not intended for profit.
  • Independence
    It must be a voluntary activity.
  • Public interest
    Activities aimed at contributing to the promotion of unspecified majority interests.
  • Subdigenous city area
    Mainly activities in Yokohama City.

Registration procedures

  1. Please fill out the “Application Form for Registration” with required items and submit the by-laws (the articles of incorporation, rules, etc.), materials, flyers, pamphlets, etc. that describe the purpose and content of the organization's activities.
    In addition, in order to grasp the outline of the activities of the group firmly and use it for guidance to the group going forward, we recommend that you apply for use registration after coming directly to the counter.
  2. After approval, you will receive a "Registration Card". It takes a certain period of time for approval.
  3. Others
  • The registration period of the group is two years determined by the center (from April 1 to March 31 of the following year). At the time of renewal, we will ask you to apply for registration separately.
  • If there is any change in the contents of the registration after registration, please contact the center immediately.
  • Even registered organizations cannot use the center if the purpose of use is different from the above conditions.
  • Registered organizations are asked to participate in the center's sponsored business at least once a year.

 Please see "Registration Guide" (PDF: 735KB) for details on how to use facilities.

Guide for Group Registration


Kanagawa inhabitants of a ward BANK

What is the Kanagawa ward assistant BANK?

This system introduces volunteers who want to help with local activities (registrants) by utilizing their special skills, skills, rich experience and knowledge, to Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Associations, children's associations, schools, voluntary group groups, and facilities (clients) in the ward.
Based on the request from the client, the center will contact the registrant who meets the conditions.

Flow when using the helper BANK

Assistant BANK

We carry out "citizen's public interest activities (excluding religion, politics, elections, and activities that may harm the public interest)" as stipulated in the Yokohama City Citizen Collaboration Ordinance, and have an understanding and enthusiasm for volunteer activities while living, working, or attending school in Kanagawa Ward, and are willing to actively use knowledge and experience in the community.
As a general rule, it is necessary to be a person (group) who meets all of the following requirements.

  • Non-profit
    Activities that are not intended for profit.
  • Independence
    It must be a voluntary activity.
  • Public interest
    Activities aimed at contributing to the promotion of unspecified majority interests.
  • Subdigenous city area
    Mainly activities in Yokohama City.

※The registered contents will be published on this website to the extent that the consent of the individual has been obtained.

Registration procedures

  1. Please fill in required items on the "Kanagawa Ward Residents 'BANK Registration Form" and "Kanagawa Ward Residents' BANK Registrant Personal Information Entry Card" and submit materials that explain the activities together.
    In addition, we recommend that you come directly to the counter and apply for registration in order to grasp the outline of the activity and use it for guidance on the future.
  2. After approval, you will receive a "Registration Card". It takes a certain period of time for approval.
  3. Others
  • The registration period for the assistant BANK is two years as determined by the Center (from April 1 to March 31 of the following two years). When renewing, we will ask you to update the registration separately.
  • If there is any change in the contents of the registration after registration, please contact the center immediately.
  • Even after registration, if the activity content is different from the above-mentioned registration requirements, the registration will be canceled.

※Specifically, please see "guidance of registration, use" (PDF: 1,472KB).

Guide to Registration of Assistant BANK


[Updated May 12, 2023] Review of measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection

The measures to prevent the spread of infectious diseases at the Kanagawa Ward Citizens' Activities Support Center were reviewed as follows in accordance with the city's policy.
In addition, we ask for your cooperation in implementing basic infection prevention measures such as wearing masks, hand washing, ventilation, etc. according to the situation at your own discretion.

  • We will eliminate capacity restrictions when using interchange rooms, work corners, and free space.
  • In addition to installing alcohol for hand disinfection in various places, we will also lend disinfecting items when renting facilities. Please use it if necessary.
  • In addition, we will continue to set up partitions at the consultation desk.

Location, opening hours, etc.

Guide map of Kanagawa Ward Residents' Activities Support Center
Inhabitant of a ward activity support center access map

  • Address
    3-8 Hirodai-Ota-cho, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama-shi (5th floor of Kanagawa Ward government office main building)
    • About 7 minutes on foot from Tammachi Station (Tokyu)
    • About 7 minutes on foot from Higashi-Kanagawa Station (JR)
    • About 9 minutes on foot from Keikyu Higashi-Kanagawa Station (Keikyu)
    • About 3 minutes walk from Futatsuyacho bus stop (municipal bus)
  • Opening day
    Monday through Friday (excluding holidays, holidays, and New Year's holidays)
    From 8:45 to 17:00
  • Contact information
    Telephone: 045-411-7089
    FAX: 045-323-2502
    E-mail:kg-shiencenter@city.yokohama.jp

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Kanagawa Ward General Affairs Department Regional Promotion Division

Telephone: 045-411-7086

Telephone: 045-411-7086

Fax: 045-323-2502

Email address: kg-chishin@city.yokohama.lg.jp

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