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- Introduction of Yokohama City's Initiatives
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Initiatives of Yokohama City
Since the opening of the port, Yokohama has accepted different things and continued to create new things.
We will continue to make various efforts to become a city where you can be free and personal.
GREEN×EXPO 2027
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Under the theme of "Tomorrow's Scenery to Create Happiness," we will share the time, space, and value unique to Yokohama's Kamiseya, such as the blooming flowers and dark greenery, the harvest of agriculture and the richness of food, and the various exchanges of people.
2 new support provided by Yokohama City during pregnancy and childbirth
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In Yokohama City, the city will start a new subsidy system on its own during pregnancy and childbirth. In addition to the conventional subsidy for the cost of Health Checkups pregnant women, 50,000 yen will be paid, and up to 90,000 yen will be paid in addition to the lump-sum payment for childbirth and childcare.
Yokohama City Child Care Support App "Pamatoko"
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"Pamatoko" is the official website app of Yokohama City that summarizes what is necessary for raising children in Yokohama. From online application to acquisition of information necessary for child care, facility search, and schedule management of Vaccinations. Please use it!
Everyone in junior high school school lunch
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In April 2026, "school lunch, a junior high school that everyone eats," will start. We are preparing for the realization of a new junior high school school lunch.
DX Initiatives
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In order to realize DX, Yokohama City has formulated and is promoting initiatives to "create attractive cities by bringing the benefits of digital technology to all citizens and communities."
Efforts for Decarbonization
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In order to realize Zero Carbon Yokohama in 2050 and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% in 2030, we will strengthen and accelerate our efforts in cooperation with various entities such as citizens, businesses, related organizations and countries. On the decarbonization portal site, we will send information to citizens and businesses.
Free Child medical expenses
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From August 2023, we have eliminated income restrictions and window burdens up to 500 yen at a time paid when going to the hospital so that all children up to the third grade of junior high school can consult a medical institution with peace of mind. .
About Subsidies for Medical Expenses for Pediatric Treatment
Early legislation of special cities
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A special city is a new metropolis system that is completed in the city area. Yokohama City aims to realize the early realization of legislation that creates special city options in order to enhance administrative services that are close to citizens and contribute to the development of the sphere and Japan as a whole.
"Yokohama Immigration Site" that conveys the charm of living in Yokohama
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"Yokohama's unique charm of living" is condensed and introduced, including substantial child-rearing support, a lush natural environment such as parks, transportation convenience, and abundance of entertainment.
