Stories from Yokohama · Japan

Suda Akari has been appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador for @JAM EXPO 2026, an event scheduled to take place on August 29-30, 2026, at Yokohama Arena.

Japan's Izumo-class destroyers, including the Izumo and Kaga, are undergoing the second phase of their refit at the Japan Marine United Corporation mechanical shipyard in Yokohama.

In Kanagawa Prefecture, the Shuto Expressway Yokohane Line northbound has closed entrances at Hamakawasaki and Higashi-Kanagawa.

A section of a city road in Yokohama has cracked for 4 meters, with a collapse approximately 15 centimeters deep. Yokohama City confirmed a part of the city road cracked over 4 meters and collapsed about 15 centimeters deep near Yokohama Station.

The ColoWide Group announced its six restaurants in Tsurumi City, including Seaside Italian Cantoina, Nagasawa Bridge Coffee, Tonkatsu Kagurazaka, Sakura, Gyu-Kaku, Kappa Tsura, and Ootoya, are growing into a global enterprise.

The broadcast on Shonan Beach FM touched upon topics related to finance and food. The broadcast included commentary on the powerful and dangerous nature of the city and where beauty and happiness originate.

An AI chatbot has stated it will do its best to answer questions and assist listeners. It also said that it could imagine what it would be like to be with the person and that the person would not let it waste time.

A 97-year-old man is participating in winter swimming. The event is taking place at the Rivia Jushi Marina Ocean Suite. The event started at 6 PM. Tickets for the event were sold out for exhibitor Sawako Onishi on Saturday, June 6th.

John Sterling, a figure, has died at the age of 87. The cause of death was not specified. Sterling was known for his work in Yokohama.

An event celebrating summer cuisine will feature grilled ayu (sweetfish) paired with sake. The event aims to offer an early taste of summer scenery. The event is taking place at the Saotome Marina's Emerald Room. It features a 'Koi Nobori' drawing activity.