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Takeharu Yamanaka, The Mayor of Yokohama
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Photo Diary October 2021

Last Updated December 2, 2021

Friday, October 29, 2021

Announced the start of sales of "Hamako Electricity".

  • From November, Tokyo Electric Power Energy Partner will sell a city-only electric menu "Hamako Electric" that utilizes environmental value such as renewable energy at incineration plants. Prior to this, we had a meeting with President Akimoto. I talked about the origin of the menu name, etc., and said that you will continue to cooperate in promoting decarbonization in the city.

Announced the start of sales of "Hamako Electricity".

Thursday, October 28, 2021

The 10th Asia Smart City Conference

  • The 10th Asia Smart City Conference was held online and was attended by people from all over the world and regions. In addition to carbon neutrality, the SDGs, VLR, pandemic response and green recovery, and the accumulation and dissemination of knowledge using digital networks, the key people in various fields have been engaged in very fruitful discussions from various angles over three days.

Speakers of the 10th Asia Smart City Conference and Mayor Yamanaka

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Regular press conference (Vaccin plus campaign)

  • At the regular press conference, we announced a new business "Vaccin plus campaign-supporting you to take a step-" to promote the vaccination of the new coronavirus to the younger generation. Through the “vaccine plus present” for those who will be vaccinated in the future and the “vaccine plus service” for those who have already been vaccinated, we will further improve the vaccination rate and lead to infection control and economic revitalization.

Mayor Yamanaka explains vaccine plus campaign at regular press conference

Saturday, October 23, 2021

Yokohama GRITS Home Game Opening Ceremony

  • The home game of Yokohama's first professional ice hockey team, Yokohama GRITS, was held and attended the opening ceremony on behalf of the city. "Yokohama GRITS" is a team based on a dual career philosophy that leaves results in both competition activities and work. Players who aim to be top-notch in sports and business are role models for the next generation of athletes. We will continue to support "Yokohama GRITS" with citizens.

Mayor Yamanaka greets at the opening ceremony of the Yokohama GRITS home game

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Yokohama City COVID-19 Response Headquarters Meeting

  • Following the decision of Tokyo and three prefectures, including Kanagawa Prefecture, to set the "Basic Measures Thorough Measures Period" from October 25 to November 30, the Yokohama City COVID-19 Response Headquarters Meeting was held, and the future policy was instructed as General Manager. We will restore the Yokohama economy while protecting the lives and lives of citizens. We will continue to work together with the full power of Yokohama City.

Yokohama City COVID-19 Response Headquarters Meeting

Saturday, October 16, 2021

Vaccine and Test Package Demonstration Experiment

  • We visited Yokohama F. Marinos home game, which was held as a “Vaccination and Test Package Demonstration Experiment” conducted by the government. After taking measures against infectious diseases, we hope that the bustle will return due to the drastic relaxation of entrance restrictions.

Saturday, October 16, 2021

Yokohama B-Korsare's Home Opening Game

  • The home game of Yokohama B Corsears reached the opening game, hoped for victory, and rushed to cheer. We couldn't make a loud voice due to infectious disease control, but we supported with "Becoolbooster". Unfortunately, we missed the victory, but we expect that this season will be further leap, following last season, which recorded the highest number of wins since entering the B League.

Mayor Yamanaka, who supports with fans in the opening game of Yokohama B Corsears.

Saturday, October 16, 2021

Yokohama City Sports Honor Award Presentation Ceremony, Yokohama City Volunteer Thanksgiving Party

  • The Sports Honor Award was presented to 16 Olympians and 6 Paralympians related to Yokohama City, who won medals at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Kenichiro Bunda, Shohei Yabiku, and Space Tomita attended the presentation ceremony on behalf of the award-winning players. In addition, we held the "Yokohama City / Urban Volunteer Thanksgiving Party" with gratitude to the "Yokohama City / Urban Volunteer Volunteers" who had been preparing for the tournament for about three years. . I looked back on the Tokyo 2020 Games with medalists and volunteers.

Speakers and Mayor Yamanaka at the Yokohama City Sports Honor Award Presentation Ceremony Mayor Yamanaka greets at the Yokohama City Volunteer Thanksgiving Party

Thursday, October 14, 2021

French Film Festival 2021 Yokohama Lineup Announcement Press Conference

  • The French Film Festival will be held in Yokohama in November this year to deliver the latest French films that have not been released in Japan to everyone. Actor Kyo came as a festival muse, and a lineup announcement press conference was held. In order to ensure that you can enjoy the French Film Festival with peace of mind, we will welcome you as a host city with thorough infection control measures. We will continue to make every effort to make this wonderful film festival a symbol of friendship between France and Yokohama.

French Film Festival 2021 Yokohama Lineup Announcement Press Conference

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Opening Ceremony of BioJapan 2021

  • On behalf of Motoichi, I attended the opening ceremony of "BioJapan 2021", which will be held in Yokohama for 15 consecutive years. Expectations for biotechnology are growing more than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, we will continue to bring together cutting-edge technologies and ideas from Japan and abroad to create innovative businesses that attract the attention of the world. I sincerely hope that the new innovations born from this will lead to the recovery of economic activity, which continues to be difficult due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the sustainable growth of Japan and the world.

Mayor Yamanaka greets at the opening ceremony of BioJapan 2021

Thursday, October 7, 2021

Inspection of vaccine occupational vaccination in Yokohama-Chinatown Development Association

  • In addition to participating stores in Yokohama-Chinatown, we visited the venue for COVID-19 vaccine vaccination, which was held by members of the Chinatown Development Association for shopping districts in neighboring areas. I would like to thank the businesses and related parties who are working hard to promote vaccination in Motoichi again. . Yokohama City will continue to work with the national, prefectural, and medical institutions to promote COVID-19 countermeasures firmly with the cooperation of citizens and businesses.

Mayor Yamanaka touring the vaccination site of the Yokohama-Chinatown Development Association

Friday, October 1, 2021

Covid-19 Infection Control Advisory Board

  • We held the "Covid-19 Infectious Disease Control Advisory Board" inviting experts in community medicine in Yokohama. In addition to the situation at the site, we were able to ask for opinions on current infection prevention measures and medical provision systems, and the latest information on infectious diseases. We will work on COVID-19 measures for the safety and security of citizens while referring to the opinions received.

State of the Advisory Board for Countermeasures against COVID-19 infections

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