Yokohama & Kanagawa

Yokohama is Japan's second-largest city by population, just 30 minutes south of Tokyo. Many foreign residents pick Yokohama for slightly cheaper rent, an international history, and easy access to the Tokyo job market.

City & Government

• City of Yokohama - Official multilingual site for residents.
• Yokohama Association for International Communications and Exchanges (YOKE) - Support, consultation, events, and Japanese classes.
• Kanagawa Prefectural Government - Multilingual prefecture site.

Living Guides

• Yokohama Living Guide - City's official guide for foreign residents.
• Kanagawa International Foundation - Multilingual consultation and resources.
• Yokohama Living - English blog about life in Yokohama.

Neighborhoods

• Minato Mirai - Modern waterfront with offices, shopping, and the iconic Landmark Tower.
• Motomachi & Yamate - Historic foreigner quarter, still home to international schools and Western-style houses.
• Chinatown (Chukagai) - Largest Chinatown in Japan.
• Kannai & Bashamichi - Historic business district with classic Western architecture.

Transportation

• Yokohama Municipal Subway - Blue and Green subway lines.
• Tokyu Toyoko Line - Direct connection to Shibuya in 25 minutes.
• JR Yokohama Line - JR routes through Kanagawa.
• Keikyu Line - Connects Yokohama, Tokyo, and Haneda Airport.
• Haneda Airport - Tokyo's domestic and international hub, fastest from Yokohama.

Healthcare

• Yokohama City University Hospital - Major teaching hospital.
• Bluff Clinic (Yamate) - English-speaking clinic in the historic Yamate district.

Education

• Yokohama National University - Top public research university.
• Yokohama International School - One of Japan's oldest international schools (founded 1924).
• Saint Maur International School - Catholic K-12 in Yamate.
• Yokohama Christian School

Jobs

• Many residents commute to Tokyo. See the main Jobs page for general resources.
• Yokohama Employment Service Center for Foreigners - Hello Work branch with foreigner support.