Yokohama International Association (YOKE) - Yokohama International Association (YOKE) multilingual website

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YOKE strives to create a community where foreigners can easily live and participate in society.
It is an extra-governmental organization of Yokohama City that is promoted together with citizens.

To everyone starting life in Yokohama
Please watch this video. It will give you all the information you need to know to live in Yokohama.

New announcement

Participants wanted: "YOKE Japanese Language Class - Let's share about myself and Yokohama!"September 2025, 7
[Finished] Participants wanted for "YOKE Japanese Language Class - Let's share about myself and Yokohama!"September 2025, 3
Yokohama City Multicultural Counseling Center opening days and website URL will changeSeptember 2025, 3
YOKE Japanese Language School Next AnnouncementSeptember 2025, 3
＜Finished＞“YOKE Japanese Language Class – Let’s share about myself and Yokohama” Term 3September 2024, 11

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Useful information for foreigners

Consult

We are available for consultation in 12 languages.
You can discuss anything.
Please feel free to contact us.

YOKOHAMA Foreign Residents Information Center

When you need an interpreter

If you do not understand the language for procedures at the ward office, please consult with us.

Yokohama Citizen Interpreter Volunteer Dispatch System

International Lounge

We will introduce 13 international exchange lounges in the city.Please visit the nearby international exchange lounge.

International exchange lounge in Yokohama

study Japanese

YOKE has Japanese language classes for those who are studying Japanese for the first time.We also value the relationships we have with the people involved.

YOKE Japanese Classes