Yokohama, Site of the Current Study (IMAGE) University of Tokyo Caption People take a stroll along the water in the urban seaside area of Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, in Japan. The city launched the Yokohama Walking Point Program, which aims to improve people's health, in November 2014. People in urban environments who use public transport tend to walk more than those in suburban areas who drive. Credit 2019 City of Yokohama. Usage Restrictions Related to the news release. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.