EVENTS

Annual Events February

Art Rink in Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

Dates
Dec. to Feb.
Contacts
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse No.1
TEL 045-211-1515
Venues
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Event Plaza
Details
An artistic skating rink of lights, opened from early December to mid February. The skating rink with multicolored illumination at the retro-looking Red Brick Warehouse creates a fantastic ambiance. The marvelous night scene of Minatomirai adds to the allure of the rink.

Chinese New Year

Dates
Jan. or Feb. (*Chinese New Year)
Contacts
Yokohama China Town
TEL 045-662-1252
Venues
China Town
Details
The countdown of Chinese New Year starts with exploding firecrackers, followed by the boisterous pomp of Chinese lion & dragon dance, parade, Chinese acrobats, and a classic Chinese opera.

Photo Yokohama

Dates
Early Jan. to Late Mar.
Contacts
PHOTO YOKOHAMA Committee
TEL 03-3545-8131
Venues
Various places in Yokohama City
Details
“PHOTO YOKOHAMA” is a series of events that is related to photos and images and it is held from January to March all over Yokohama. Yokohama, being the birthplace of commercial photographs in Japan and rich in attractive photo spots, is the best place for providing opportunities to get familiar with the culture of photos and images.

Yokohama Film Festival

Dates
Last Sunday of Jan. or First Sunday of Feb.
Contacts
Film Festival Executive Committee
TEL 045-751-0480
Venues
Venue is not fixed
Details
The Film Festival chooses the top 10 and individual award winners from Japanese movies released the previous year. The selected films will be shown all day and an award ceremony will take place.

Sankeien Garden Plum Blossoms Viewing

Dates
Early Feb. to Early Mar.
Contacts
Sankeien Garden
TEL 045-621-0635
Venues
Sankeien Garden
Details
Sankeien Garden is well known for its magnificent plum blossoms. During this season, Shiraume (white plum blossoms) and Koubai (light pink plum blossoms) reach their full bloom. The “Garyobai” plum blossoms are an exceptional sight to see. On Sundays and holidays, there are Koto (Japanese harp) performances and other special events.

Okurayama Plum Blossoms Viewing

Dates
Second or Third Saturday of Feb.
Contacts
Kohoku Ward Office Regional Empowerment Promotion Section
TEL 045-540-2235
Venues
Okurayama Plum Blossoms Garden (?kurayama Commemoration Hall)
Details
About 180 plum blossoms trees of 30 kinds, such as Shirakaga, Bungo and Ryokugaku, will be in full bloom.

Motomachi Charming Sale

Dates
Late Feb.
Contacts
Motomachi SS Committee
TEL 045-641-1557
Venues
Motomachi Shopping Street
Details
The streetwide sale campaign on Motomachi Shopping Street takes place twice a year in February and September for 6 days. Every year, the shopping street is bustled with many shoppers and visitors.