[IMCY]Yukata & Saree trial event at Kokkoro, Hodogaya

[IMCY] Yukata & Saree Trial Event

  We are going to have "Yukata & Saree Trial Event" for mothers of  pre‐school children(0-6 years old children) at the Hodogaya Childcare Support Base, Kokkoro on Tuesday, August 6th, 2013, from 11:00 to 12:30. No reservation required and it's free of charge.  
  Kids can also try on yukata and play there with toys and friends.Those who would like to try on yukata/saree, please come in clothes easy to change, for example a camisole and a pair of leggings.
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[LEISURE]Walking With Dinosaurs Live Arena Tour in Yokohama 12-15 July, 2013

You won’t want to miss this spectacular traveling exhibition of 20 life-size dinosaurs coming to Japan this summer. Be amazed and thrilled as the greatest creatures ever to walk the earth return before your eyes. Tickets can be purchased at convenience stores (SevenEleven, Lawson, CircleK Thunks, Familymart and Ministop) or ticketing agent like Pia, Lawson Ticket, E-plus etc.
Fee: Child: 3,150-9,450 JPY Adult 4,200-10,500 JPY
*Ticket price differs in the grade of the seat.

*A child 3 and up needs a ticket. A child under 3 years old without a seat per adult is free. 

Hour: 

12 FRY:15:00~, 19:00~

13SAT&14SUN: 11:00~, 15:00~, 19:00~
15MON: 11:00~, 15:00~
Location: Yokohama Arena (English site)
Address: 3-10 Yokohama, Koho-ku, Kanagawa
Tel: 045-474-4000

Official Website

[EVENT] Group "WA" International Party 4th August in Higashi-totsuka

Group "WA" is an international exchange organization based in Higashi-totsuka.
Official Website

They are going to have "Party Party" on August 4th, 2013, from 13:30-15:30 at Totsuka Kumin Katsudou Center.

Please find more details in the PDF.

[WORKSHOP] Family Sewing Workshop 26 & 27 July in Kannai

公益社団法人服飾文化研究会 (Fukushoku Bunka Kenkyu Kai)   The institute of clothing culture is having workshops for family to create little dolls, pouches etc...

Please take a look at their website to see the pictures of the projects.

Place: Fukushoku Bunka Kenkyu Kai
8-129 Chojamachi, Naka-ku, Yokohama
Access: 7-min walk from JR Kannnai North Exit/ 5-min walk from Keikyu Hinodecho station / 5-min walk fromYokohama Subway Isezaki-Chojamachi station Exit 6A

Dates:
Courses A-D
A) 26th July (FRI) 10:00-12:00
B) 26th July (FRI) 13:30-15:30
C) 27th July (SAT) 10:00-12:00
D) 27th July (SAT) 13:30-15:30

Charges:

Instruction 500 Yen + Material charge (paid at the spot)
Zori with cloth (Nuno Zori) 500 yen / Hand ball cat  (Neko no Otedama) 300 yen / Hand bag (Tesage) 1500 yen / Kinchaku pouch 1000 yen / Pink Rose cushion (Bara no pink cushion) 500 yen / Book cover 600 yen / Emergency hood (Bosai Zukin) 2000 yen

2 Tsurushi Kazari (garlands)- One Day - instruction charge 1000 yen + material 800 yen
4 Tsurushi Kazari (garlands)- Two Days- instruction charge 2000 yen + material 1500 yen

Targets:
Kindergarten, Elementary, Junior high and up (children under 10 years old should be accompanied by their guardian).

Class size: 50 people at max / each course

What you bring:
A sewing set

Inquiries and application:
TEL/FAX: 045-252-2312

[CHILD CARE] Child Care Services in Yokohama

Here is a link to a PDF file provided by the city of Yokohama, which introduces childcare services available in Yokohama when you would like to leave your child(ren) in someone's care.

I would like to leave my child in someone's care. What shall I do?

[SPORT] Public Swimming Pools in Yokohama

It's summer and kids (and adults, too) love swimming in a pool! There are many public swimming pools in Yokohama.

Here is the list of indoor swimming pools in Yokohama (provided by the city of Yokohama)

And the list of outdoor swimming pools.

Indoor swimming pools are basically open all year (except for New Year holidays, regular closure, or safety check day). Outdoor pools are open during summer. There are more outdoor pools in Yokohama but it seems that there are only pools managed by the city of Yokohama in the list. Other outdoor public pools are managed by a management association assigned by the city (we'll make the list later).

Attention:
-Most of the swimming pools accepts kids who don't need diapers (finished potty training).
-And some requires a swimming cap for both children and adults. (In that case, swimming caps are available at the counter).
-Condition of use varies in each swimming pool. Some provides free rental bath towels while others don't allow shampoo/soap at the shower room etc... So we need to ask the staff or local friends.

Enjoy!

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Here's my own experience at one of the indoor swimming pools. We paid the charge and enter (took off our shoes), I bought a swimming cap (¥400) at a vending machine because it was required. There was a free locker for valuables, so I put my purse and cellphone. The lockers at changing room required 50 yen. We changed into a swimsuit, took a quick shower, and went into the pool. There were a pool for adults, a pool for kids, and a pool for little ones (preschool age) with little sliders. There was no limit of time. There was also a sauna room. The use of soap was not allowed at the shower room.

[EVENT]Family Puppet Theater Workshop 20&21 August at Yokohama Doll Museum

Family Puppet Theater Workshop 「親子で楽しむ人形劇」

Date: 20th and 21st August, 2013 10:30-12:30

Place: Yokohama Doll Museum (Official website in English)
4F Akaikutsu Theater and the foyer

Contents:
Day1: Let's make puppets
Day2: Let's play a puppet drama

Fee:
1600Yen for Adult (Doll Museum Pass + a Puppet-make kit)
900Yen for elementary and junior high school student (Doll Museum Ticket*2 + a Puppet-make kit)
600 Yen for preschool child (a Puppet-make kit)

What to bring: writing implements, a pair of scissors

For 20 people (in order of application)
Deadline: 15th August, 17:00
Please call the Doll Museum: 045-671-9361 (9:30-17:00, closed on Mondays)

Instructors: Kanagawa Puppet Theater Network "Kamome no Kai"