The Rules of Amity Yokohama

“Amity Yokohama” (called in Japanese as “ Eigo de Hamakko” ) is a circle of studying “About Yokohama” in English, founded in 2001, and now, has stepped forward to the new 21st century.

(A) Qualification ;
Basically, Yokohama Citizens, but may include residents in its vicinity, who can speak English or have interests in English.

(B) Management slogan ;
Introducing and sending message to the world in English, for the promotion of Yokohama. “OFF” spirit , namely, “ Open , Free and Fair ” is our management motto.

(C) Frequency of meetings ;
(1) Regular meeting ; --
Once a month on the last Saturday, basically to be held as
1) Indoor session ( morning session) ;
Commencing at 10:00am onward for 2 to 2.5 hours, gathering at “Civic Activity Support Center” in Sakuragi-cho.
Basically, two members will make presentation on his selected theme, and Q&A, debates or comments will follow. Themes may be varied as on “Yokohama, Japan, Asia and the world ”, subject to speaker’s option.
2) Outdoor session ( afternoon session) ;
Walking Tour around Yokohma in about 2 hours, visiting historical and monumental spots. Mr. Iwanaga, a member, will care such “ Guided City Tour” in English.

Participation in the above 1) or 2) would be subject to applicant’s choice.

(2) Open Seminar ; --
Twice a year, in spring and autumn, “ Seminar” will open for citizens of Yokohama and its vicinity, basically on any Saturday morning for about 2 hours at “Yokohama Port Opening Memorial Hall “.
Lecturer will be well known and distinguished person, on invitation from overseas or domestic, to speak in English about “ Current issues around us, Yokohama, Japan and the world”, and Q&A session will follow.

(D) Membership Fee ;
(1) for (C)-(1)-1) ; \ 2000.
(2) for only (C)-(1)-2) ; \ 1000.
As of today,
For above (D)-(1), once paid, automatically qualified for (D)-(2), while Annual Fee is not required as of this moment, in addition to this Membership Fee.

For (C)-(2) Open Seminar
Admission Fee ; \700 ( as of today basis), for any participant.

(E) Since 2002, YCC( Yokosuka Chattig Coterie) joined this circle considering their similar purpose of activity.

(F) Application ; To be made to the following contacts, when paying any interest.
(1) Kenzo Shiomi ( Leader)
Residence ; 〒227-0046
Yokohama-shi, Aoba-ku, Tachibana-dai, 2-2-17
Tel/Fax ; 045-961-8365
E-mail ; [e-mail]

(2) Naoko Fukai
Residence ; 〒232-0061
Yokohama-shi, Minami-ku, Ohooka, 1-45-3
Tel/Fax ; 045-710-6546
E-mail ;　[e-mail]