We offer 'Living Guidance' for foreign residents. (26.8.28)

To All Foreign Residents of Naka Ward,

The Naka International Lounge offers a video guidance program called "Information on Daily Life" for new residents.
We provide essential information to help you live comfortably and securely in your neighborhood, as well as details on available support services.
Please feel free to visit the lounge!

https://nakalife.city.yokohama.lg.jp/en/

“Naka Ward Town News (Summer, 2026)" was released. (26.7.10)

The latest newsletter by Naka Ward, Naka Ward Town News, is now available in both English and Chinese.
The special feature is  "Bicycle violations also carry fines!"  Please check it out!  (The Naka International Lounge helps create articles for this multilingual newsletter.)
https://www.c ity.yokohama.lg.jp/naka/kurashi/kyodo_manabi/kyodo_shien/tabunka/koho_tagengo.html

Updated: List of Japanese language classes by volunteers (26.5.22)

We have updated the list of Japanese language classes by volunteers in Naka Ward.  Please refer to it on the “Japanese Classes” page. https://nakalounge.jp/en/classroom

“Naka Ward Town News (Spring, 2026)" was released. (26.4.20)

The latest newsletter by Naka Ward, Naka Ward Town News, is now available in both English and Chinese.
The special feature is  "Join in neighborhood association activities!"  Please check it out!  (The Naka International Lounge helps create articles for this multilingual newsletter.)
https://www.c ity.yokohama.lg.jp/naka/kurashi/kyodo_manabi/kyodo_shien/tabunka/koho_tagengo.html

“Naka Ward Town News (Winter, 2026)" was released. (26.1.9)

The latest newsletter by Naka Ward, Naka Ward Town News, is now available in both English and Chinese.
The special feature is  "Understanding Japan's Three Important Public Systems: Health Insurance, Pensions, and Taxes"  Please check it out!  (The Naka International Lounge helps create articles for this multilingual newsletter.)
https://www.c ity.yokohama.lg.jp/naka/kurashi/kyodo_manabi/kyodo_shien/tabunka/koho_tagengo.html

“Naka Ward Town News (Autumn, 2025)" is now available. (25.10.8)

This newsletter (Naka Ward Town News) is published by Naka Ward in English and Chinese.
Special feature: "Get a Health Checkup (Kenshin)!"
Please check it out. （Naka International Lounge cooperates in creating articles of the newsletter.)
https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/naka/kurashi/kyodo_manabi/kyodo_shien/tabunka/koho_tagengo.html

Please visit our multilingual website ““Information on Daily Life”. (25.8.29)

The website was created by the Naka Lounge for foreign residents newly moving into Naka Ward.  It's available in 6 languages (Japanese, English, Chinese, Nepali, Vietnamese, Thai).
You can find information to help you live comfortably, including guide videos about Naka Ward and Japanese social systems, general living tips, and Japanese language classes.
Please check it out.

“Information on Daily Life”  https://nakalife.city.yokohama.lg.jp/en/
You can also access it via the light blue banner located at the bottom of every page on our website.

“Naka Ward Town News (Summer, 2025)" is now available. (25.7.16)

This newsletter (Naka Ward Town News) is published by Naka Ward in English and Chinese.
Special feature: "Preparation Saves Lives, Take Measures against Typhoons and Heavy Rains!"
Please check it out. （Naka International Lounge cooperates in creating articles of the newsletter.)
https://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/naka/kurashi/kyodo_manabi/kyodo_shien/tabunka/koho_tagengo.html