Yokohama City Aoba International Lounge

c/o Aoba Community and Cross-Cultural Center (Tana Station)

76 Tana-cho, Aoba-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Pref. 227-0064

Tel 045-989-5266 Fax 045-982-0701

Web http://home.h00.itscom.net/aobalnge

Access 1 minute’s walk from Tana Station of Tokyu Den’en Toshi Line

What is the purpose of the Lounge?

The Lounge, run by volunteers, is a center of activities for the promotion of international exchange and friendship.
We have information on life in Japan and overseas, and organize activities to enhance the mutual understanding
and friendship between foreigners and Japanese living in the Aoba and neighboring areas.

What does the Lounge provide?

There is a reception desk whose staff can provide assistance to living in Japan type questions in various languages.
Also, there is a Resource Center containing a library with foreign and Japanese books, videos, newspapers
and magazines.

l International exchange activities

l Morning coffee (First Sunday of the month), lectures,and cultural events.

l Japanese lessons for foreigners

l Foreign language classes (English, Chinese, and Korean)

l Group activities by registered groups, including Origami, Toast Masters, Chinese Culture,
Hispanic Culture, French Culture and Folk Dances, etc.

l Publication of Lounge news

l Information sessions on cross-cultural living

l Dispatch of volunteer interpreters

What about the Lounge staff?

In addition to regular Japanese staff, foreign staff members are available as follows:

Spanish ：Wed (09:15〜13:30) Korean：Sat (09:00〜13:15)

Chinese： Wed (09:15〜13:30)

When is the Lounge open?

Lounge hours: Monday thru Friday & Saturday 09:00〜21:00
Sundays and Holidays 09:00〜17:00

The Lounge is closed on the 4^th Sunday of every month and New Year’s holidays.