Very late posting this meetup, we are meeting up tonight though!

Bit about myself, I'm 33M American and enjoy beer(obviously), motorcycles, skiing, camping, whitewater rafting, board/card/video games, cycling, diving, and just about everything(especially if it involves wheels or water).

Most times we have been at the first standing table when you go outside to the covered patio area. I will try to post where when I arrive. If its too hot though I will get a spot inside.

All are welcome, even if you don't drink feel free to come hangout! If you are nervous about showing up please let me know and I can meet you outside first, I know it can be a bit daunting walking into a group of strangers for the first time.

Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Time: 18:00 until everyone leaves

Location: HUB Yokohama Tsuruyacho

〒221-0835 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Kanagawa Ward, Tsuruyacho, 2 Chome−１６−10 エフテムＲＯＮビル １Ｆ

https://maps.app.goo.gl/65d5Z6RJqoNRQ7Ex7

Cost: Just pay for what you order, no additional cost

I’m planning to buy a kotatsu from Nitori, but the Nitori delivery fee is actually higher than the cost of the table itself, so I’m considering taking it home by taxi instead.
The Nitori store is very close to my home, so the taxi fare would be minimal and much more reasonable than paying the delivery fee.

The packaged box is approximately 83 × 62.5 × 11.5 cm and 8.5 kg. It’s a flat cardboard box, so it’s bulky but not particularly heavy.

I’m thinking of booking a GO Taxi and selecting “Vehicle with sliding doors” because it should have more space.
Has anyone in Japan/Yokohama done something similar? Would a taxi driver generally accept a package this size, or is this likely to be an issue?

Also, if the driver arrives and decides the package is too large and refuses the ride, how does that usually work with GO Taxi? Would I be charged a cancellation fee?

Anybody would like to play some squash this Tuesday in Greetings Squash Club? Im going to do a day trip from Tokyo. I see some courts still being available.

Im quite experienced player, but will adjust to any level.

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Hello 👋 everyone! My question is basically the title. Is there any yoga studios in Yokohama that would allow Americans with visible tattoos to attend classes ? Particularly around the Nihon Odori area ;)

Sharing again in case anyone is interested!

A few months ago, I created a small Discord server called Yokohama Chill Club for people around Yokohama who are interested in meeting new people and making local friends.

We've started having some weekly and monthly meetups, such as bar hangouts and board game meetups and we'd like to organize more activities as the server grows 🙌

We're also hoping to organize some Japanese–English language exchange meetups in the future. So if you're a Japanese native speaker or Japanese speaker who wants to practice English, meet international people and make friends, you're very welcome to join. English speakers interested in practicing Japanese are welcome too.

The server is mixed-gender and pretty low-pressure. You don't have to attend every meetup or be super active.

If you'd like to join, feel free to DM me for an invite. I'm not posting the link publicly to avoid bots and spam joining the server!

Invite me to anything. I am a non Japanese. Now i am bored to everything due to stress at work. What to do.

Hi!
I’d really like to give moto gymkhana a try while visiting Japan. Does anyone know of any schools or training groups around the Yokohama area that welcome beginners? Ideally somewhere with at least a little English support, as my Japanese is unfortunately very limited. 😊
Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!

I don’t know what the tennis scene in Yokohama is like lol but I’d love to play some. Especially slightly higher level (I’m no pro but I can make my way around)

If there’s any places or groups cool with foreigners I’d love to hear about them. I’m passable in Japanese and just want to hang out with people, chat in Japanese, and get exercise

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for sports communities in or around Yokohama, especially badminton, pickleball, or running.

I’m not really looking for language exchange or “international networking” events. I’m looking for actual sports groups where Japanese and non-Japanese people regularly play together, and where English naturally gets used during the activity.

Ideally, I’d like something that meets regularly and has a stable group of people, rather than a one-off event.

Areas around Yokohama, Tsurumi, Kawasaki, Kamakura, Ofuna, or Fujisawa would all work for me.

If you’re a foreign resident in the area, where do you actually go to play sports regularly?
Facebook groups, LINE groups, local clubs, anything is welcome.

Thanks!

I'm in Tokyo for vacation and I thought about giving him my casio watch to engrave (the classic silver one A158W) because I think some design on the wristband would look really cool, but I'm unsure if he can do it because the wristband moves and is made up from smaller metal pieces and I wanted to ask if anybody knows if he can do something like that?

Hi everyone!
I’m a foreign resident living in Yokohama and I just discovered a bee/wasp nest on my apartment balcony.

I don’t speak Japanese well, so I’m looking for a reliable pest control service in Yokohama that can communicate in English.

Has anyone here dealt with a similar situation and can recommend a company/person?

Thank you in advance!

I’m going to be visiting and staying in Yokohama for about a month from early November to early December I’m genuinely just trying to find some people to hangout with and chill since I’m going to be alone and this will be my first trip out of the country and just in general

As title suggests, I was looking to see if there any places to check out where people are playing soccer/football. Indoor or outdoor doesn’t matter, but just want to be able to go out and play some soccer with some locals too. Any recommendations help, thank you in advance! 🙇🏽‍♂️

Most listing I see in Yokohama are for apartments. I am looking for stand alone home.

Any websites I should be checking ?

I see some Akiya home sites in English but not as many normal homes for sale.

Not apposed to Akiaya but would need to be livable when purchased

Hello all, I am looking for advice on how could I go about finding a particular long-lost connection.

Here is the story. My dad, when he was living in Žilina in the former Czechoslovakia in the 1960's, used to have a pen pal from Yokohama. He is unfortunately no longer around, but he used to mention her sometimes and I also found some letters from her. So I am wondering if she is still around and perhaps would be interested in an update?

I know all her details (name in English transliteration, date of birth, the high school etc.) but the address unfortunately does not exist anymore (at least according to Google maps). And of course I can't just post her full data here on Reddit.

So, any ideas?

I have a thing for used watches. Looking for a cool place to buy a used good condition seiko watch. Any help appreciated. Staying near Yokohama Station.

Hello, I am a foreigner and new in Japan. I know how to drive but I need an instructor to guide me how to pass driving licence exam in Japan. I heard that test in Japan is complicated. In my situation, I guess practicing with an expert might help to pass the test.

Is it a good idea?

Please share your experience. I appreciate any suggetion regarding this. Also I would like to know how can I find out private instructor in Yokohama. Thanks a lot!

After a huge turnout last week with about 16 people! A casual meetup for beer/drinks/food and conversation. All are welcome!

Bit about myself, I'm 33M American and enjoy beer(obviously), motorcycles, skiing, camping, whitewater rafting, board/card/video games, cycling, diving, and just about everything(especially if it involves wheels or water).

Most times we have been at the first standing table when you go outside to the covered patio area. I will try to post where when I arrive. If its too hot though I will get a spot inside.

All are welcome, even if you don't drink feel free to come hangout! If you are nervous about showing up please let me know and I can meet you outside first, I know it can be a bit daunting walking into a group of strangers for the first time.

Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Time: 18:00 until everyone leaves

Location: HUB Yokohama Tsuruyacho

〒221-0835 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Kanagawa Ward, Tsuruyacho, 2 Chome−１６−10 エフテムＲＯＮビル １Ｆ

https://maps.app.goo.gl/65d5Z6RJqoNRQ7Ex7

Cost: Just pay for what you order, no additional cost

Hello everyone, I’m hoping someone can help or share their experience.
I currently have a Spouse of Permanent Resident residence card, and my current card is valid for only one year. It expires on October 3, 2026, and my renewal is currently being processed.

Unfortunately, I have a family emergency back home and need to leave Japan next week at the latest.
The difficult part is that I’m not sure when I’ll be able to return to Japan, and it may be quite a while.

I’m planning to go to Immigration tomorrow, but I wanted to ask if anyone has been in a similar situation:
If my new residence card is issued after I leave Japan, can someone else (for example, my husband or a lawyer) collect it on my behalf?
What happens to my renewed residence card if I leave Japan before receiving it?
In the worst-case scenario, if I stay outside Japan for a long time, what could happen to my visa/status?

I would really appreciate any advice or experiences. Thank you!

Hiii! I'm an intern staying here for a month and a half. It's been a week of me staying here and so far Japan is lovely, but a little lonely sometimes, especially due to the language barrier?
I'd like to get to hangout after work around the Yokohama station area, if anyone is interested they can dm me!!! :) We can have group hangouts!!!
I like video games, anime, food, dnd etc.