Yokohama City “Yamashita Koen-dori Pedestrian Heaven” will be held again this year!

[Yokohama City] “Yamashita Koen-dori Pedestrian Heaven” will be held again this year! ​
Yokohama City Press release: October 2, 2024 “Yamashita Koen-dori Pedestrian Heaven” will be held again this year! The venue of World Festa Yokohama 2024 will be expanded! Image
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The waterfront of the central city waterfront, which symbolizes the port city of Yokohama and has one of the most attractive landscapes in Japan, is home to a concentration of attractive resources such as bustling facilities such as the Red Brick Warehouse, as well as public spaces such as roads and parks. As part of our efforts to coordinate events with surrounding facilities and create liveliness by utilizing public spaces, this year we will implement a pedestrian paradise on Yamashita Koen Dori as the “World Festa Yokohama 2024 Pedestrian Paradise Area” on October 12th. I will. Feel the charm of autumn in Yokohama and enjoy it while touring the waterfront! 1 Implementation date, time and location (1) Date: October 12, 2020 (Saturday) 11:00-16:00 (traffic regulation 9:00-17:00) (2) Venue: Yamashita Koen-dori (major local road Yamashita Honmaki Isogo Line between Open Port Plaza and Yamashita Bridge) (3) Contents: Sports & mobility experiences, stage and fashion shows, local markets, etc. (4) H P: https://worldfesta-yokohama.com/event/ 2 Image and main highlights of each area (1) Recreation park We offer three new sports that everyone can enjoy: “Ladder Getter,” “Challenge the Game,” and “Target Boccia.” In addition, a booth where you can test drive the latest mobility products that were well received last year will be set up in cooperation with multiple mobility companies including Waynes Toyota Kanagawa Co., Ltd.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/13670/1475/13670-1475-9d39420699f153731f4f1af77fcc46db-339×247.png (2) Live & Performance The “TVK Kanagawa MIRAI” area operated by TVK has appeared. There will be a special talk show of “The Cat’s Head Wide”, sliders and greetings of “Kanagawa Wani”, and readings by TVK announcers. There will also be mini-live performances by artists appearing at the World Festa Yokohama Festival Square venue, and a food corner run by kitchen trucks.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/13670/1475/13670-1475-47fe83be83e49d43b45c3c372f7d1927-350×235.png (3) Green & Fashion Avenue A runway will appear on Yamashita Koen-dori, and a fashion show will be held with coordination and models by Yokohama Fashion Design College (Tsurumi Ward). We will hold a show in collaboration with the local community, with fashion items provided by stores in Motomachi and Chinatown. In addition, various workshops will be held at the GREEN x EXPO 2027 corner, including an exhibition of buses and garbage trucks wrapped in GREEN x EXPO designs, and a coloring experience of the official mascot character.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/13670/1475/13670-1475-0e04a0f9e1607f3258698fa9a2cf6c69-3406×2129.jpg (4) Market & Terrace Stores from the local Yamashita Koen Dori Association, Motomachi SS Association, and Chinatown Development Association will gather on Yamashita Koen Dori. This is an area where these stores will host food and beverage and product sales corners to promote the charm of the local area. There will also be a terrace and lawn area for relaxing.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/13670/1475/13670-1475-f8b32499e89658f947c8087d5a526d6f-350×272.jpg 3 Collaboration project with “Wandaful PreCure! The Movie! x Yokohama” The latest PreCure series movie “Wandaful PreCure! The movie! A great adventure in the world of heart pounding games! As part of the tie-up project “Wandaful PreCure! The Movie! We will also be holding a collaboration project with fireworks at night! [Time] 11:00-11:20 [Location] Between “Green & Fashion Avenue” and “Market & Terrace” area *Since there will be no dance or other performances, there will be no advance lottery. *Since the event will be held within a pedestrian paradise, reservations for a spot in advance will not be possible. *Times may vary slightly. The contents may change suddenly due to weather etc.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/13670/1475/13670-1475-4444b98872b7bfa34c4d06cb95a91678-316×462.png 4 Mini stage by “Yokohama Anpanman Children’s Museum” A mini stage will be held at the very popular facility “Yokohama Anpanman Children’s Museum”. This is a fun stage where you can sing and dance with Anpanman and his friends. In addition, at the Yokohama Anpanman Children’s Museum booth, even small children can try making Anpanman masks. [Time] 13:30-13:45 [Location] Stage in “Live & Performance” *Preliminary lottery will not be held.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/13670/1475/13670-1475-2c9583e8f229fd144f5c8f1b059543fc-945×662.jpg 5 “Yokohama Sparkling Twilight” fireworks launch “Yokohama Sparkling Twilight,” a fireworks display that colors the night at Yokohama Port, will be launched as a 10-minute fireworks display in
collaboration with World Festa Yokohama 2024. The first half of the 10-minute event will feature a collaborative project featuring colored fireworks inspired by “Wandaful PreCure!” Please enjoy the autumn night sky with World Festa Yokohama. [Launch location] Yamashita Pier [Date and time] October 12th (Sat) 19:00-19:10 [WEB page]
https://www.yokohama-sparkling-twilight.com/ *Please check the Yokohama Sparkling Twilight homepage for information on whether there will be a launch on the day.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/13670/1475/13670-1475-55b6bc65b994798b9ce47e465a5984f7-939×444.jpg [Reference] “World Festa Yokohama 2024” “World Festa Yokohama 2024” is an autumn tradition in Yokohama, which will be celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. This is an event that both adults and children can enjoy, where they can enjoy cuisine from around the world and experience the cultures of various countries. ■Period: October 12th (Sat) and 13th (Sun) 10:00-18:00 *Until 20:00 on the first day ■Location: Yamashita Park (Festival Square) ■WEB site:
https://worldfesta-yokohama.com/ ■Sponsor: World Festa Yokohama Executive Committee