January ①Start of the 4th phase of the Naka Ward Community Social Welfare and Health Plan! ②We’re here to support you through your pregnancy and into parenthood!

[Inquiries] Jigyo Kikaku Tanto (Project Planning Subdivision),

Naka Ward Office Tel: 045-224-8331 Fax: 045-224-8157

This is a plan for all people living and working in Naka Ward to work together to create a community where everyone can live in peace in the neighborhoods they’re familiar with while supporting each other.

Let’s start with things all people living and working in Naka Ward can do to make a difference, focusing on the following two key areas.

Let’s take an interest in each other and work together to solve the problems we encounter in our daily lives.
・Try to greet and talk to your neighbors on a daily basis!
・Let’s encourage each other to participate in a community salon!

Let’s work together to improve our mental and physical health.
・For example, even if you don’t like to exercise...　Participating in events and socializing will help you get fit.
・Take part in health-related courses held in the community.

[Inquiries] Kodomokatei kakari (Children and Families Support Section),

Naka Ward Office Tel: 045-224-8171 Fax: 045-224-8159

Place: Children and Families Support Section (Counter 54 on the 5th floor)
There are many things to worry about during pregnancy and child-rearing. Please consult with us about any issues you may have.

Place: Naka Ward Office Annex
In these classes, expecting parents can learn basic knowledge about pregnancy, childbirth, and raising children. It is also a place to interact with people in the community who are expecting a baby at around the same time.
⇒ Parenting classes (in Japanese)

Place/inquiries: Nonbirinko (belle Yokohama 3F, 1-12-1 Sumiyoshicho)
　Tel/Fax: 045-663-9715
A place where children up to preschool age and their parents can play and spend time together.
The center provides information on child-rearing and holds various events. The dedicated staff (Yokohama Child-rearing Partners) provide support tailored to each individual’s parenting needs.
⇒ Nonbirinko(外部網站)(in Japanese)

A newborn baby home visitor will pay a courtesy call on all families with babies up to four months old to deliver a congratulatory gift and child-rearing information, such as on things that you can join in with your baby.
⇒ Newborn baby home visits (in Japanese)

Place/inquiries: Sherlock BABy Honmoku (17-17 Honmokuwada)
　Tel/Fax: 045-263-8647
This is a place where people raising children can casually interact with each other in a family-like atmosphere.
The services we provide include child-rearing consultations, information on parenting, and monthly birthday parties. We also offer temporary childcare* for those who use the plaza.
*Registration is required. Please contact us for more details.
⇒ Sherlock BABy Honmoku (in Japanese)

Place: 7 locations in the ward, including care plazas
This is a place where parents can bring their babies up to 12 months old (first child). Parents can enjoy interacting with other parents, consultations on childcare, weight measurements, and hand games with their babies.
⇒ Baby classes (in Japanese)

Place: 7 locations in the ward, including care plazas
This is a place where experienced mothers and child-rearing supporters provide information on play and child-rearing in the community, and discuss parenting problems and concerns with you. Please feel free to come along and meet fellow parents.
⇒ Consultations by child-rearing supporters (in Japanese)

This handy map shows at a glance where you can find local child-rearing support centers, nursery schools, and other places where you can go out with your children. Please take this map along when out and about with your children.
Where to get a copy
- Naka Ward Office: General Information Counter on the 1st floor and Kodomokatei Shien-ka (Children and Families Support Division) (Counter 54 on the 5th floor)
- Naka Ward Local Child Rearing Support Center Nonbirinko
- Sherlock BABy Honmoku, a recreational space for parents and children
- Community centers, community care plazas, community houses, etc. in Naka Ward
⇒ Map of places to go out with your children in Naka Ward (in Japanese)

You can choose from 10 languages (Japanese, English, Korean, Chinese (traditional and simplified), Thai, Portuguese, Spanish, Indonesian, and Vietnamese) and view an machine translated version on your smartphone or PC.
⇒ Multilingual version(外部網站)