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- Introduction of Yokohama City's initiatives
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Yokohama City's Initiatives
Since the opening of the port, Yokohama has accepted different things and has continued to create new ones.
We will continue to work on various initiatives with the aim of becoming a city where you can be free and personal.
GREEN×EXPO 2027
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Under the theme of “Scenery of Tomorrow to Create Happiness,” we will share with the world the time, space, and value unique to Yokohama and Kamiseya, including blooming flowers, dark greenery, agricultural harvest and food, and a variety of interactions among people.
Yokohama City Childbirth Cost Subsidy
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For those who gave birth on or after April 1, 2024, we will add to the lump-sum childcare lump sum and subsidize up to 90,000 yen on its own.
All in junior high school school lunch
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“school lunch Junior High School Eat Together” will begin in April 2026. We are preparing for the realization of a new junior high school school lunch.
DX Initiatives
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In order to realize DX, Yokohama City has formulated the Yokohama DX Strategy, which aims to create an attractive city by bringing the benefits of digital to all citizens and communities to create an attractive city.
Efforts to Decarbonization
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In order to realize Zero Carbon Yokohama in 2050 and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030, we will work with various actors such as citizens, businesses, related organizations and countries. We will strengthen and accelerate our efforts. On the decarbonization portal site, we will send information to citizens and businesses.
Free of charge for children in medical expenses
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From August 2023, we have eliminated income restrictions and window burden up to 500 yen each time you visit the hospital so that all children up to the third grade of junior high school can consult a medical institution with peace of mind. .
Early legislation of special cities
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A special city is a new metropolis system that is completed in the city area. Yokohama City aims to realize legislation that creates options for special cities in order to enhance administrative services that are close to the citizens and contribute to the development of the sphere and Japan as a whole.
"Yokohama Migration Site" that conveys the charm of Yokohama living
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We condensed and introduced "the charm of living unique to Yokohama", such as substantial child-rearing support, lush natural environment such as parks, transportation convenience, and abundance of entertainment.
