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At the Boat Show, we will welcome you with a variety of interactive events.
The "Family Marine Park" for families will be held at four venues, while Pacifico Yokohama, the main indoor exhibition venue, will host programs to enhance your marine life, such as the annual "Umi-Zemi" Sea Seminars for learning about the sea in an enjoyable way, and workshops for renewing and re-issuing expired boat licenses. At the Yokohama Bayside Marina site, where moored exhibits will be the main attraction, we will introduce the attractions of the water with a theme of See, Touch and Feel Marine,including a boat-handling experience and a hands-on program for children.
Family Marine Park
(Pacifico Yokohama, Yokohama Bayside Marina, Hakkeijima Marina, Nippon Maru Sea Kayak Park )
The Boat Show will also feature a variety of Kid's friendly programs for the whole family to enjoy. The Family Marine Park Program includes activities such as the Kids’ Boat License School, where children can experience everything from obtaining a boat license to operating a boat, as well as a Drawing Aquarium, the Boat Mystery Discovery Workshop, and boat riding experiences at the Yokohama Bayside Marina venue. Various programs will be offered at each site. More details will be announced as soon as they become available.
Pacifico Yokohama Venue
The sea in your lifestyle. We will tell you about various marine pleasures.
"Umi-Zemi" Sea Seminars
With the slogan of "learning about marine life in a fun way", we will hold courses that can be enjoyed by everyone, from beginners to veterans, at the Pacifico Yokohama venue. A total of 18 lectures will be held during the boat show period. The program is a must for marine fans. Priority will be given for advance reservations.
Boat license renewal/expiration reissuance course
[ March 22nd (Sat.) ]
A boat license renewal and reissuance workshop will be held at Pacifico Yokohama.
For more information and to apply for the course, please click here.
Sponsored by: Japan Marine Recreation Association
TPSP workshop
[ Saturday, March 22nd and Sunday, March 23rd ]
For those who ride PWC in Tokyo Bay
TPSP (the Tokyo Ports, Bays and Rivers Watercraft Safe Navigation Project) holds safety seminars for personal watercraft users to prepare them for safe navigation in the Tokyo Harbor, Bay and rivers, and to ensure the observance of rules and manners. In addition, a certificate of completion is given to those who have attended the safety seminar, agree with the purposes, and have pledged to strive for safe use of personal watercraft and observance of the rules and manners as a TPSP member. We will hold TPSP workshops at the boat show venue, so please come join us. You can check the TPSP website for details and how to apply.
Seminar participation application
- Event Date
- March 22nd (Sat.) and March 23rd (Sun.)
- Workshop time
- 10:00~12:00
14:00〜16:00
- Venue
- Pacifico Yokohama: Conference room 22 on the 2nd floor
- Eligibility
- Special small boat operator license holders
Inflatable life jackets - free inspections
[March 20th (Thurs.) - March 23rd (Sun.)]
During the Boat Show, we will offer free inspections of inflatable life jackets that you brng in (for types approved by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, From manufacturers subject to separate mention).
Organizer: Japan Marine Equipment Manufacturers Association (JMEMA) Lifesaving Equipment Subcommittee
- Target Manufacturers:
- Takashina Life Preservers Co., Ltd., Toyo Bussan, NIPPON LSA INC., NIHON-SENGU, Fujikura Parachute Co.Ltd., RFD Japan
- Inspection Location:
- Inflatable Life Jacket Free Inspection Campaign booth, located next to the exit of Pacifico Yokohama Building D
- Hours:
- March 20th (Thurs.) 11:30-15:00
March 21st (Fri.) -March 23rd (Sun.) 10:00-15:00
*Please allow approximately 3 hours from pickup to return.
- Contents:
- (1) Simple leak inspection of the air chamber
(2) Inspection of inflating device (cylinders, cartridges, etc.)
(3) Inspection of external appearance (covers, belts, etc.)
The inspection is only to check if there is any problem in use, and does not include the replacement or repair of parts.
Only those who bring the product to the event will be eligible.
*Up to 2 pieces per person.
Yokohama Bay side Marina
Boarding Experience Event
[ Thursday, March 20th and Sunday, March 23rd ]
We offer Japan's largest boarding experience program. Our popular options give actual experience at sea, such as by allowing you to experience boat operation without a boat license or experience sailing. From inexperienced users to veterans, we have prepared programs that match every level.
・Try being captain (program for those who do not have a boat license)
・Driving lessons for women(program for those who do not have a boat license)
・Maneuvering lessons (limited to boat license holders)
・Boat (advanced) Tokyo Bay navigation course (limited to boat license holders)
・Yacht (sailing cruiser) experience sailing (no boat license is acceptable)
Yokohama Bay Cruise
Like last year, the Yokohama Bay Cruise will run between the Pacifico Yokohama venue (Pukari Pier) and Yokohama Bayside Marina during the boat show. Enjoy 45 minutes on a large cruising boat with views of Yokohama Port, Yokohama Bay Bridge, Honmoku, Negishi Bay and other locations that represent Yokohama. not take this opportunity to enjoy Yokohama from the sea?
- This does not include the schedule for each corner or individual booth events.
- Subject to change without notice due to various circumstances.