A bus was rear-ended by a vehicle that fled the scene at a bus stop near Yokosuka-chuo Station on the Keikyu Line in Yokosuka a person related to Keikyu Bus and other parties reported to the Yokosuka Police Station at around 11:15 a.m After the white passenger car rear-ended a route bus According to the police and the city fire department please disable the ad blocking feature and reload the page This website uses cookies to collect information about your visit for purposes such as showing you personalized ads and content By clicking “Accept all,” you will allow the use of these cookies Users accessing this site from EEA countries and UK are unable to view this site without your consent they found that the 30-year-old man driving the car was exceeding the legal breath alcohol limit and he was arrested on suspicion of violating the Road Traffic Law for driving under the influence of alcohol The police and the city fire department are investigating the details of the accident Our weekly ePaper presents the most noteworthy recent topics in an exciting © 2025 The Japan News - by The Yomiuri Shimbun A motorcyclist died over the weekend after colliding with a vehicle driven by an unidentified U.S The sailor’s vehicle struck the motorcycle around 6:50 p.m a Yokosuka police spokesman said by phone the next day The motorcyclist — a man whom the spokesman declined to identify — was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital at 7:53 p.m The sailor’s vehicle was making a right turn when it collided with the motorcycle which was traveling straight through the intersection It’s customary in Japan that some government officials speak to the media on the condition of anonymity Spokespeople for the base and Naval Forces Japan did not immediately respond to a request for comment Monday afternoon The death marks the second fatal motorcycle accident involving a U.S was charged March 6 with negligent driving causing death in the Sept Japanese prosecutors allege the USS Blue Ridge sailor made an illegal right turn at a five-way intersection near the base and struck a 22-year-old motorcyclist Edwin is scheduled to appear May 7 at Yokohama District Court in Yokosuka Stars and Stripes reporter Alex Wilson contributed to this report This work, CFAY Announces Yokosuka Spring Festival 2025, by James Kimber, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright Home » Three ROK Navy vessels visit JMSDF Yokosuka Naval Base Japan’s Defense Minister Gen Nakatani attended a welcoming ceremony for the arrival of the three South Korean vessels and boarded the Marado According to the Ministry of Defense in Tokyo this is the first time that a Japanese defense minister has boarded a South Korean warship in history which is considered a move that symbolizes the improvement in the bilateral relations This was also the first time a South Korean warship has entered a Japanese port in two years since its supply ship ROKS Soyang (AOE-51) participated in the International Fleet Review held in November 2022 in Sagami Bay it also became the first time a South Korean Navy vessel solely has entered a Japanese port in six years since 2018 The latest port call came just one day after the three South Korean vessels conducted a goodwill exercise with the JMSDF training ship JS Hatakaze (DDG-171/TV-3520) off the coast of the Kii Peninsula Since an incident in December 2018 when a ROKN destroyer pointed its fire control radar at a JMSDF patrol aircraft Japan-South Korea defense cooperation had gotten extremely worse until recently But since South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol took office two years ago the two countries’ defense chiefs agreed on measures to prevent a similar incident nowadays work closely together to respond to any ballistic missile launches by North Korea ROKS Marado is the second of the Dokdo-class landing ships It has a standard displacement of 14,800 tons The ship has a crew complement of 330 sailors and is capable of carrying 720 marines and 7 to 12 helicopters such as the MUH-1s and MAH helicopters It is armed with 4 KVLS cells that launch a total of 16 K-SAAM (surface-to-air missiles) Sea Bow and 2 Phalanx Block 1Bs close-in weapon systems (CIWS) It has a full-length flight deck that can take off and land multiple helicopters and the well dock at the stern can accommodate two air cushion craft ROKS Cheonjabong is the second of the Cheonanbong-class LST with a standard displacement of 4,950 tons It has a maximum speed of 23 knots and can carry about 120 crew members It is armed with one twin 40mm machine gun and has a helicopter deck but no hangar ROKS Daecheong is the second of the Cheonji-class fast combat support ship with a standard displacement of 4,200 tons It is armed with one twin 40mm machine gun and two 20mm machine guns Naval News brings you news coverage of the latest naval defense shows & events We are also reporting on naval technology from all over the world This work, NAVIFOR leaders get peek at IWTS Yokosuka mission, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright Oktoberfest arrives early in Yokosuka’s Verny Park German treat and Japanese festival foods at Yokosuka October Fest 2025 from April 11-20 live entertainment from German folk musicians Seventh Fleet Band and more are planned at the event Verny Park is next door to Yokosuka Naval Base making it a good option for some fun right outside the gate Admission is free but bring yen for food and drinks the event organizers are offering a “Happy Hour Coupon” for 1,000 yen (about $7) which includes a 300-ml glass of beer and a plate of small bites The coupon is available weekdays during the period from 3-5 p.m Verny Park is a popular spot for visitors wanting to see U.S and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships The park is named after a French engineer who founded Japan’s first Western-style shipyard in 1871 The spacious park is home to various trees and flowers (roses are especially famous!) the area is illuminated with beautiful lights perfect for a romantic stroll along the bay Kanagawa Prefecture (near Yokosuka Naval Base) Sign up for our weekly newsletter of articles from Japan This work, George Washington returns to Yokosuka, by ENS Kenadall Hill, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright “I love this school; I think one of its greatest strengths is its diversity,” said senior Chase Hassell “I think we have such a great multicultural community and I think that it’s important for the development of all children — not just us — to have experiences with different people of different beliefs and backgrounds,” Hassell told Stars and Stripes after the demonstration thereby eroding lethality and force readiness,” Trump’s order states “They also violate Americans’ consciences by engaging in invidious race and sex discrimination The school was directed to “pause planned activities and events for cultural observances” to comply with DOD guidance 5 email from Kinnick principal Kira Hurst to students and parents Diversity Day may be postponed or canceled according to a copy of the message obtained by Stars and Stripes which began about 30 minutes before the end of second period Not a Threat” and “Diversity Needs to Be Seen,” and chanted “Our stories matter!” until departing for lunch to actually do this,” Tran said after the protest adding he was emboldened by knowing others shared his concerns “It really made me feel like we could do this The Kinnick protest was organized through social media and the leaders of student groups but said students coordinated with the school administration ahead of time She also said books at Kinnick are not yet banned but are under review by DODEA Hurst declined to provide examples of books under review and said any further inquiries would require a Freedom of Information Act request DODEA-Pacific spokeswoman Miranda Ferguson did not immediately respond to phone and email request for comment Friday afternoon This work, U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka and 374th Medical Group Conduct Joint MASCAL Drill, by Daniel Taylor, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright Japan — A series of power outages has plagued the home of the U.S with some sailors and families going without electricity for more than 24 hours according to a series of posts on Yokosuka’s official Facebook page The outages are caused by defective electrical distribution lines that run parallel to steam lines on base along with age and other environmental conditions has led to “advanced degradation” of the electrical lines Base authorities have been aware of the problem¸ which causes “unpredictable disruptions” in power “Our Public Works Team has ensured that procedures are in place and materials are on hand to restore power as quickly as possible when disruptions occur,” that post said it can put additional stress on surrounding and connected lines “The recent cluster of connected outages occurred as the fluctuating power from the outage and repair efforts strained aging neighboring power lines.” The base is planning to initiate another blackout on Thursday for about eight hours to assist with repairs The most recent outage began around 1:40 p.m Monday and continued until around 6:10 p.m according to a Tuesday evening update to Yokosuka’s Facebook page a Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command building and another base facility were without power Tuesday afternoon With temperatures averaging around 42 degrees Fahrenheit over the past week families struggled to stay warm or find alternative lodging according to several base residents who spoke to Stars and Stripes the spouse of an active-duty service member said she’s struggled to adapt to the blackouts because her 10-month-old child recently weaned off breastfeeding “We are solely relying on formula right now because we don’t have electricity to thaw and warm our baby’s bottles even with the breast milk in the freezer,” she said by email Tuesday The base notified affected families that temporary lodging was available but the Navy Gateway Inn & Suites and the Navy Lodge had no availability as of 3 p.m but most hotels in the area don’t allow pets finding temporary lodging is not an easy task off base so we have had to stay in our house each time,” said Senior Chief Petty Officer Kristie Pierre a logistics specialist for the amphibious command ship USS Blue Ridge Pierre said her family has been without power for more than 30 hours over a span of five days for “no less than nine hours each time,” she told Stars and Stripes on Tuesday via Messenger This work, Health Care Access in Japan: DOD Medical Leader Conducts Listening Tour at U.S. Bases to Better Understand Successes and Challenges, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright This work, Register to Vote While in Yokosuka, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright This work, USNH Yokosuka and JSDF Hospital Yokosuka Hold Joint Disaster Response Drill, by AI HAZAMA, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright This work, Navy Exchange Yokosuka Re-Opens NEX Kennel, by James Kimber, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright My CFAY Weekly, July 19https://www.dvidshub.net/publication/issues/71530 If you are on or around Yokosuka Naval Base and looking for a pleasant local food experience or some nice souvenirs for your friends The market reopened in October after two years of renovation and is only a short 7-minute walk from Yokosuka Naval Base’s Womble Gate Shoppers are treated to a one-stop-shopping experience with many shops selling fresh produce and other groceries from Miura Peninsula Head to the spacious food court area for a nice lunch with a splendid view of Tokyo Gulf and Sarushima Island Sample the “Miura Fish Bowl” packed with local tuna sea bream and horse mackerel sashimi for 1,800 yen ($12) Another must-try is the Tokyo Bay Fisherman’s Noodle with clam broth for 950 yen Drop by the Yokosuka Beer Taproom for some great craft beer and roasted meats from the Butcher’s Table Other stars include Buoscano’s lasagna and a soft serve from Yokosuka Gelato Factory Shop some of the great souvenirs like t-shirts baseball caps and Yokosuka Navy Curry pouches at the Yokosuka Souvenir Shop Make plans to check out the new Yokosuka Port Market for your own pleasant local food experience Japan — Japanese police on Wednesday recommended a charge of negligent driving causing death against a sailor involved in a fatal collision outside the home of the U.S made an illegal right turn at a five-way intersection near the Yokosuka base’s Womble Gate and collided head-on with a motorcyclist was pronounced dead less than an hour later at a nearby hospital Police interviewed the sailor and subsequently recommended to prosecutors a charge of negligent driving causing death prosecutors make charging decisions following a police investigation The sailor admitted he caused the accident and has apologized Some government officials in Japan may speak to the media only on condition of anonymity Yokosuka Naval Base spokesman Justin Keller declined to confirm the sailor’s identity or custody status in an email Thursday to Stars and Stripes “It would be inappropriate to comment on ongoing legal proceedings,” he wrote is hosting its 25th annual national wheelchair race on December 1 in Yokosuka City The event strives to promote disability sports as well as support regional revitalization and the creation of an inclusive city It also contributes to the development of Paralympic athletes The Nissan Cup Oppama Championship will take place at the Oppama Plant’s GRANDRIVE test course Over 60 athletes from across the country ranging from Paralympians to novices are expected to participate this race is one of only a few in Japan where athletes can compete regardless of ability and age Participants range from elementary school students to adults The event has produced many Paralympic athletes on November 29 a wheelchair experience exchange event will be held for local elementary school students This initiative provides them with an opportunity to realize the importance of empathy and coexistence through play Nissan aims to be a truly sustainable company committed to helping create a cleaner It will continue to promote initiatives that support the promotion and development of disability sports Japan — Hundreds of sailors stood in dress blues as the aircraft carrier USS George Washington pulled into Tokyo Bay on Friday morning for the first time in nearly a decade Scores of onlookers were joined by mascots and vendors while the U.S high school cheerleaders and traditional Japanese musicians welcomed the ship’s return to the place it called home from 2008 to 2015 While many of the carrier’s approximately 3,000 sailors are new to Japan served aboard the George Washington during its previous deployment to Japan Many of the returning sailors specifically requested the assignment “I think that serves as a testament to the people and the culture of Japan as well as the strong relationship between our two nations,” he said Among the new arrivals was 10-year-old William Prentiss a supply officer aboard the George Washington I haven’t seen him in six months,” he told Stars and Stripes ahead of the ship’s arrival were waiting to welcome Chief Warrant Officer 2 Robert Murillo “We’re grateful to have my husband home,” she said pierside The George Washington left Yokosuka in 2015 for a midlife nuclear refueling and maintenance period at Newport News The process was significantly delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic and other setbacks took its place as the centerpiece of the 7th Fleet’s carrier strike group until it left Yokosuka on May 16 for its own scheduled maintenance period at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton the two ships swapped nearly two-thirds of their respective 3,000 crew members only about 350 sailors from the Ronald Reagan moved to the George Washington before it departed for Japan as well as a ship the length of Tokyo Tower — 1,092 feet — is “no small feat,” said U.S Embassy to Japan deputy chief of mission Katherine Monahan “[The ship’s] arrival here today clearly illustrates America’s steadfast commitment to the U.S.-Japan alliance and our collective security and deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region,” she said at the news conference The George Washington arrived less than a week after its aviation component returned to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in southwestern Japan which departed with the USS Ronald Reagan in May returned with several changes to its roster replaced Strike Fighter Squadron 115’s F/A-18E Super Hornets While other F-35 models are prominent in Japan Christopher Case told Stars and Stripes on Nov The newer aircraft are an example of how the U.S is ensuring peace and prosperity in the region “China knows what this USS George Washington can do today because these are superior aircraft than they were nine years ago,” he told reporters Friday “America’s deterrence and credibility are seen a logistics specialist aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Milius was sentenced to two years and four months of prison with hard labor suspended for four years by the Yokohama District Court Yokosuka Branch Krieger hasn’t decided whether he will appeal the sentence lead defense attorney Takashi Takano told Stars and Stripes after the sentencing “I think the decision was wrong,” Takano told reporters after the hearing with multiple sprained vertebrae and a woman broken nasal bone and other facial injuries but disappointed by the suspended sentence “I hope he recognizes his crime after this decision because he hasn’t apologized or shown any remorse,” she told reporters after the sentencing the three-judge panel led by Judge Yasushi Katada said they noted the two most injured parties required two months of medical treatment or recovery and the remaining two required between one and two weeks Prosecutors ultimately indicted Krieger on four counts of causing bodily injury testified April 25 that the sailor had consumed at least 11 alcoholic beverages over the course of several hours that day The judges said Krieger’s health and intoxication played a part in the case but they didn’t believe it excused his actions or absolved him of responsibility during which Krieger kicked one of the injured parties constituted “dangerous brutality,” according to the summary They also described it as “indiscriminate violence committed in public against people who were not at fault.” Katada in the summary said the judges felt Krieger was unable to control himself because he was drunk and his actions were a way to “relieve his stress” about the overall situation and his ongoing health issues The judges found Krieger intentionally injured the 33-year-old man and a second man and by negligence injured the other two people Krieger testified that he consumed between 10 and 20 drinks that day and remembers very little of the incident with the injured parties asking for about $153,000 Japan — The Navy over the weekend fired the commanding and executive officer of the 7th Fleet’s primary repair facility in Japan for unspecified performance issues Naval Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center head of Navy Regional Maintenance Center in Norfolk “The Navy holds commanding officers and others in authority to the highest standards,” the release said “Naval leaders are entrusted with significant responsibilities to their Sailors and commands.” The announcement cited a “loss of confidence in their ability to command,” a catch-all term used by the U.S military when it publicly announces a commander’s removal Specifics behind the decision are rarely disclosed due in part to federal privacy laws Dan Lannamann will temporarily assume command of the facility will serve as executive officer until permanent replacements are found Repair facility spokesman Randall Baucom in a Monday email to Stars and Stripes referred all questions to Naval Sea Systems Command in Washington D.C. which did not immediately respond to phone and email requests for comment The repair facility is the 7th Fleet’s primary maintenance center responsible for intermediate and major repairs and maintenance for any ships deployed to the fleet’s operations area in the Indo-Pacific It employs approximately 120 military personnel 325 civil service civilians and 2,500 full-time Japanese employees across its facilities at Yokosuka and Sasebo Naval Base Yokosuka’s facility features six dry docks 10 industrial buildings with a combined workshop space of 960,000 square feet and 19 berths including a berth specifically for the 7th Fleet’s aircraft carrier Employees conduct approximately 400,000 man-days of work annually 10 berths and three industrial buildings with a combined 80,000 square feet of workshop space Workers there complete approximately 250,000 man-days of work each year including a popular American social media influencer and food critic 7th Fleet for its annual Friendship Day on Sunday the festival celebrates the relationship between the U.S Navy and Japan and routinely draws large crowds making it the most highly attended Friendship Day since 2016 when 59,000 people joined the festivities “Friendship Day is an important opportunity for visitors of the base to learn more about the U.S Navy and Japan partnership,” he said by email Sunday “It’s an opportunity for the Fleet Activities Yokosuka and local communities to come together to celebrate our friendship and forge new bonds.” Among this year’s attendees was food influencer Keith Lee who was photographed posing alongside a sailor at the festival who boasts more than 16 million TikTok followers has been posting videos from Tokyo since Friday Lee’s attendance was not planned by the Navy The influencer did not immediately respond to a request for comment via social media on Monday the festival features exhibitions from various components of the base including the fire station and the ship-repair facility Dozens of booths serving up American hot dogs potato chips and energy drinks are popular each year Other events included tours of the guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn street performers and a fireworks show to close out the festival The festival was suspended in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic “We’re thrilled to see the festival’s popularity remains as strong as ever,” Keller added This work, U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka and ASBBC Okinawa Successfully Complete Groundbreaking Blood Drive, by Daniel Taylor, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright This work, USNH Yokosuka Change of Command, by Daniel Taylor, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright TOKYO: A demonstration was held in Yokosuka on Friday against the American nuclear aircraft carrier “George Washington,” which was officially deployed to the 7th Fleet in August The George Washington returned to the US Navy base in Yokosuka on Friday after participating in the large-scale Japan-US-ROK joint exercise “Freedom Edge” and other regional defense exercises The demonstrators claimed: “The US-Japan rulers are trying to invade China again Japan is the ‘key’ to this and Yokosuka is the ‘key of the key.’ The power to stop this invasion lies in the anti-war and anti-base struggle in Yokosuka Let’s rise up to fight against war and nuclear war from the workplace!” The demonstrators claim the purpose of the military exercises involving the 7th Fleet is to invade China They say the US and its allies are preparing for the outbreak of war in 2027 They shouted slogans such as: “Make Yokosuka the key to stop the invasion of China”; “Let’s dispute the Japan-US security system”; and “Remove the base” Japan was used as a military and logistics base for the US military during the Korean and Vietnam wars Yokosuka has been the home port of the US 7th Fleet The US 7th Fleet consists of over 50 ships ambassador to Japan appeared at Yokosuka Primary School on Wednesday to mark the first day of the Department of Defense Education Activity’s new universal prekindergarten program once known as a hard-charging chief of staff for President Barack Obama bumped fists and even sang “If You’re Happy and You Know It” alongside kids from the base’s first pre-K class available for children who turned 4 on or before Sept is now available at 80 DODEA schools with additional programs planned for 10 more schools “I’m just really proud of the armed services for committing the resources,” Emanuel told Stars and Stripes from one of the new classrooms “I don’t want to get into all the research but it’s pretty overwhelming about how important this is for a child’s success in life Emanuel said his excitement over the program was both personal and professional As a student at Sarah Lawrence College in New York Emanuel initially studied to be an early childhood educator before pursuing politics he championed the rollout of the city’s first universal prekindergarten and kindergarten programs he also oversaw one of the largest public-school closures in U.S according to the Chicago Tribune in May 2019 He said at the time that closing financially struggling schools would result in students attending better performing schools something she said DODEA has been working towards for more than a decade She recalled families requesting the program 12 years ago when she served as superintendent for the Pacific East district The program has a $75 million budget for fiscal year 2024 which includes about $8.8 million in construction with a goal of an 18-to-1 student-teacher ratio DODEA Europe spokeswoman Jessica Tackaberry told Stars and Stripes in April space was created by moving fifth grade students from Sullivans Elementary School to Yokosuka Middle School That made room for pre-K through first grade at Yokosuka Primary School Rapp told Stars and Stripes in one of the new classrooms Wednesday DODEA may eventually create a separate facility for Yokosuka Primary School but for now it will remain a “school within a school,” according to principal Mary Fisk “We’re just really excited to offer this to our families and we’re looking forward to a great year,” Fisk told Stars and Stripes on Wednesday “Yokosuka Primary School is where the magic begins.” Today's print edition Home Delivery NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte kicked off a two-day trip to Japan on Tuesday with visits to Yokosuka Naval Base and Mitsubishi Electric Kamakura Works in Kanagawa Prefecture — a move that highlights the military alliance's push to expand its partnership with Tokyo particularly in the field of military-industrial ties so we cannot be naive and we really have to work together to assess what is happening,” he said at the Yokosuka base.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); One of the focal points of the visit, Rutte said, is to explore ways to ramp up cooperation with the alliance’s four Indo-Pacific partners (IP4): Japan In a time of both misinformation and too much information quality journalism is more crucial than ever.By subscribing Your subscription plan doesn't allow commenting. To learn more see our FAQ Sponsored contents planned and edited by JT Media Enterprise Division 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) while departing Yokosuka The Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the U.S Navy and routinely operates with allies and partners to preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific region Add the following CSS to the header block of your HTML document.Then add the mark-up below to the body block of the same document This work, USNMRTC Yokosuka Citadel Pacific 2024, by Daniel Taylor, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright 187 sailors who died on duty throughout the Navy in the past year were remembered Thursday at the home of the U.S Dozens of people attended the ninth-annual Bells Across America for Fallen Service Members event at Yokosuka’s Kosano Park the service’s official program for providing long-term support to the surviving families of sailors who die on active duty The ceremony opened with a prayer from Chaplain (Cmdr.) David Kim followed by words from base commander Capt Sailors standing in formation in their summer white uniforms read the names of the fallen sailors as a bell rang An additional five names were read aloud at the Yokosuka ceremony: Cmdr Petty Officer 2nd Class Adam Thomas and Army Sgt Amara Barage; all had family members in attendance brought a flower to the front of the gathering Taps and a prayer brought the ceremony to an end for another year as sailors and their families paid their respects to Gold Star families The Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force's System and Signal/Cyber School in Yokosuka was recently renamed to reflect its cyber focus. (Japan's Ministry of Defense) is becoming a center for training cyberdefense personnel in an effort that brings together the Self-Defense Forces The Ground Self-Defense Force's System and Signal/Cyber School was recently reorganized and renamed to reflect its cyber focus It provides specialized training to around 130 students a year This work, Stream the Super Bowl free in Yokosuka with AFN Now, by James Kimber, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright Welcome Aboard Yokosukahttps://cnrj.cnic.navy.mil/Installations/CFA-Yokosuka/Welcome-Aboard/ If you’re on a budget and looking for a delicious meal that is both filling and won’t break the bank a chain restaurant with a location near Yokosuka Naval Base for 540 yen and gyoza dumplings for 270 yen Chahan is one of my favorite Chinese dishes as it is hearty and a good dish to have after a couple alcoholic beverages This typical dish is rice fried with vegetables If you’ve ever been to a Chinese restaurant you’ve probably tried a variation on this standard dish and Nangokutei’s is not one you’ll want to miss The chefs behind the counter cook up the chahan fresh and quickly I enjoyed my meal with a complimentary side of egg soup included Nangokutei’s chahan is not too seasoned like others sophisticated soy sauce-based flavor with a nice crispy aroma of fried onion and sesame oil beaten egg and roast pork kept me eating until the last bite The gyoza were the perfect mix of crisp on the outside but juicy on the inside and went perfectly with my chahan Try it yourself and you will see what I mean budget-friendly menu has many great options like fried chicken The restaurant also offers “all-you-can-eat” courses starting from 1,999 yen The restaurant is a five-minute walk from Yokosuka NB but you’ll find other branches around Japan Please upgrade to a more modern version to fully experience JapanToday site and for security reasons US should give them back their land they stole under occupation Anyone will "sign" anything with a gun to their head when made an offer they can't refuse and the other places that the US has enriched with their democracy-building military adventures Yes - and we are seeing it also antagonizes and upsets those who support Communist China It's yet more confirmation - if we already didn't know - that Tokyo is not ready or mature enough to be taken seriously on the global stage of international diplomacy It's basically locked in a master-serf relationship; a legacy of being coerced into servitude Even the current PM spouts nonsense about "confronting" a US president when no such event has ever occurred; in reality he will be just as obsequious Japan could choose to develop its rightful nuclear weapons but chooses not to He says while demanding Japan accept the unequal theft of territory by russia Iraq and Kosovo aren't doing too bad these days Afghanistan decided they didn't like modernity Who knows what will happen with Syria and Libya That photo say "solid commitment to an ally" why Japan/Nippon would allow US bases in its country when they are the ones who destroyed your Hiroshima & Nagasaki with their nuclear arsenal I don't think intelligent Japanies are with the dumb decision makers on this Japan has been leading the world in Science Technology and general wisdom as far as I understand; but what is this bowing to the "bully" of the world And what was the alternative to Hiroshima and Nagasaki The mass slaughter on both sides if the U.S The writing was on the wall early days that the conflict would not end well for Japan He is not debating the war (although those two dubious bombings were appalling) posing the legitimate question of why postwar Japan was is and continues to be a supplicant to US empire apart from the coercion and duress outlined above is the Tokyo ruling class have a geopolitical Stockholm Syndrome Also they are comfortable with the postwar US-imposed "democracy" which is in effect a one-party state operating under the illusion of said system Iraq and Kosovo aren't doing too bad these days Afghanistan decided they didn't like modernity Except after 20 years of misguided military adventure the Taliban are sitting on a mountain of your military hardware the mess would not even exist if Ronald Reagan had not made he idiotic decision to arm the Mujaheddin with stingers back then Who knows what will happen with Syria and Libya What is happening now is that what was Africas most developed country has been bombed back to the stone-age thanks to Obama/Clinton the US is illegally occupying the Northern oil fields and stealing the countries oil go on praise this kind of democracy building created/manufactured by some as justification/excuses to continue their "presence"/colon........ Talk/discuss/etc to those around your neighborhood When you consider that it was the Soviets that ultimately forced Japan’s current relationship with the U.S. The Soviets understandably have a right to seek revenge and did so by taking the islands in the north from Japan and be the reason US has its military in Japan Japan loses the Northern Territories and can’t completely free itself from the US military I’d say the Soviets have well avenged their defeat in the war so THAT'S why they still complain so much about it little people still of the jungle who don't know what's best for their own good and are to be pitied" Ive said it a thousand times before and I'll say it again; Leftists are the most racist people on the planet and 2nd place isn't even close What an enormous target for hypersonic missiles if ever the proxy war becomes a "real" war Only way you could say that is you don't live in Japan The US is an crucial ally and deterent from other nefarious Players like North Korea and China who might wish to settle old scores Japan was very ruthless and fearless leading up to WW2 I suggest read up so you can better understand better Japan could choose to develop its rightful nuclear weapons but chooses not to Japan's 'pacifist' constitution allows it to hide under the US security umbrella and therefore it DOESN'T NEED its own nuclear deterrent Can you name another country in the world that is reliant on another one for its security Trump returns into Yokosuka base after peace keeping mission Americans will owe a lot to him once they realize he is helping to scrape the oligarchical barnicles from the backs of Americans I honestly never realised that this board was populated by so many conservative Americans The comments here have been extremely enlightening If those that have posted the more questionable comments here are actually serious i think it’s naive to think japan doesn’t have nuclear weapons parts lying in close formation Japan and the Asian continent as a whole do not need the warmongering attitude which comes with the United States of America What is happening in Eastern Europe and the Middle East cannot be repeated political manipulation and warmongering is freedom????. The concept of freedom for the US is so ridiculous and far away from reality. Freedom doesn't come out a foreign rifled gun barrel https://media1.tenor.com/m/EvNCyjP1IxQAAAAd/feliz-alegre.gif It does when there are disgusting adversaries trying to wipe you off the map and the foreign guns are the only thing stopping them Maybe don't goosestep around and emulate the people you fought back then Not wanting to expend ammunition is not running away Yes the people that indiscriminately fire on ships passing by Checks out that that would be a russian ally Do you have some proof that they are not doing well Just because you are angry at Kosovo doesn't mean they are dying in the streets Will help them in their war with other tribes people I guess And arming the Mujaheddin brought down the Soviet Union Maybe disgusting russia should stay out of it then and let it settle down While Assad is busy figuring out how to murder his way to security They don't need China bullying is what they don't need For Japanese: They were literally atomic bombed and the perpetrator is still wandering on their soil like a champion and get away with anything contemporary Japanese are in love with anything American That is kind of definition of Stockholm syndrome Japan can end the mutual defense treaty with the US at any time And US forces in Japan are subject to Japanese law They realized US imperialism was more barbaric then Taliban Letting women go to college is more barbaric than the Taliban That is an interesting opinion from the guy at 3:01 You see them at conservative rallies....carried by racist liberals Things don’t get more ridiculous than the above off-topic comment I guess the so-called “liberal elites” have scraggly beards (with not so much on top) it’s a moot point as your comment and mine will be deleted within the hour A mix of what's trending on our other sites This work, CNFJ/CNRJ Holds Change of Command Ceremony, by PO1 Brian Reynolds, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington has returned to Yokosuka naval base in Kanagawa Prefecture nearly nine years after being relieved by the USS Ronald Reagan as the U.S arrived from San Diego at its new homeport Friday morning after completing its midlife refueling and overhaul in the United States — a refitting process that faced delays and was followed by predeployment certifications and inspections.googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1499653692894-0'); }); which was initially stationed at Yokosuka from 2008 to 2015 Your browser does not support JavaScript, or it is disabled．Please check the site policy for more information National Report Kanagawa Prefecture—The USS George Washington aircraft carrier arrived at the U.S The ship is replacing the USS Ronald Reagan which returned to the United States in May after completing its deployment The George Washington had been previously stationed there from 2008 to 2015 the carrier underwent major renovations in the United States that included refueling its nuclear reactor The carrier departed from San Diego in October and participated last week in a trilateral naval exercise with Japan and South Korea in the East China Sea Yokosuka has been home to a continuous U.S The George Washington was the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to be stationed in Yokosuka when it first arrived 16 years ago The carrier replacement coincides with the deployment of the latest of carrier-based aircraft models to Iwakuni These include the F-35C stealth fighter and the CMV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft Information on the latest cherry blossom conditions Please right click to use your browser’s translation function.) A series based on diplomatic documents declassified by Japan’s Foreign Ministry Here is a collection of first-hand accounts by “hibakusha” atomic bomb survivors chefs and others involved in the field of food introduce their special recipes intertwined with their paths in life A series about Japanese-Americans and their memories of World War II In-house News and Messages No reproduction or republication without written permission Kanagawa (Jiji Press) — The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington entered the U.S Navy’s Yokosuka base in Kanagawa Prefecture on Friday It is the successor to the USS Ronald Reagan which left Japan in May to return to the United States after completing its mission in the Asian country It is the first time since 2015 that the George Washington has been deployed to Yokosuka The George Washington was initially deployed as the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier on duty in Yokosuka in 2008 Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Tokyo see these seasonal yellow flowers from July 15 at Nagai Seaside Park’s Soleil Sunflower Festival The sprawling yellow sunflower field stretches over 5,000sqm and has sweeping views of the blue sea you might even spot Mt Fuji in the distance over Sagami Bay.  The sunflowers are best enjoyed from mid-July to mid-August. At first glance but you’ll be able to spot four varieties growing here: Sunrich Sensation and SunBelievable. Aside from strolling the flower fields there will also be a special food menu available from July 20 to August 25. The sunflower-inspired treats on offer include doughnuts shaped as the bright yellow flower sunflower lemon squash float and more.  Entry is free, but if you’re driving there, parking is ¥1,700 per vehicle. Yokosuka Soleil Hill is located roughly two hours from central Tokyo by train and bus. For more information, visit the festival website This article was originally published on July 1 2021 and updated on July 3 2024 3 Tanabata festivals to check out in Tokyo this July 5-7 weekend What you need to know about Japan’s new yen notes The life-size Gundam from Yokohama is moving to Osaka Expo 2025 Find nursing rooms and diaper stations across Japan with Mama Papa Map Japan considers raising prices to counter over-tourism and weak yen Want to be the first to know what’s cool in Tokyo? Sign up to our newsletter for the latest updates from Tokyo and Japan. facebooktwitterpinterestinstagramAbout us sailor accused of slamming into and injuring five people near a popular beach two years ago was suffering from delirium and not in control of his actions Petty Officer 2nd Class Daniel Krieger was suffering from acute alcohol intoxication higher brain dysfunction and delirium when he collided with the group July 9 director of Rokubancho Mental Clinic in Tokyo and a part-time lecturer on neuropsychiatry at Keio University According to the World Health Organization “acute alcohol intoxication” requires dysfunctional behavior and at least one of seven additional symptoms The definition is “just a guideline” and does not encapsulate the “essence of the symptoms,” he testified Krieger’s condition resulted from his excess consumption of alcohol and a prior brain injury a defense witness at Krieger’s trial in the Yokosuka Branch of Yokohama District Court Krieger testified May 13 that he drank 10-20 alcoholic drinks the day of the incident Muramatsu concluded it was impossible for Krieger to control his behavior “because he was under a significantly altered state of consciousness,” he testified Prosecutors pored over Muramatsu’s 44-page report questioning whether Krieger could have lied during Muramatsu’s interviews and whether Muramatsu would reach a different conclusion had he reviewed video footage of Krieger’s police interview Muramatsu testified that he didn’t believe Krieger had lied to him and that his conclusion was based on the facts of the case and clinical symptoms Krieger is charged with four counts of bodily injury from the July 2022 incident Prosecutors allege he slammed into the group on the streets of Zushi a popular beach town near Yokosuka Naval Base the most severely injured a 33-year-old man with multiple sprained vertebrae and a 58-year-old woman with a broken upper jaw 21 recommended charging Krieger with the bodily injury on all five people decide formal charges under Japan’s criminal justice system a logistics specialist assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Milius and his attorneys do not deny the allegations but say a previous brain injury and his heavy intoxication that day should absolve him of criminal liability Krieger suffered a brain hemorrhage after intervening in a fight at a train station in Yokosuka he became increasingly irritable and forgetful and a final hearing is tentatively scheduled Sept Navy harbor security boats raced through waters near the home of the U.S 7th Fleet and fired hundreds of blank rounds Wednesday part of a three-day exercise that drew protests earlier in the week Short bursts of gunfire were heard throughout the day as the two boats chased each other through Truman Bay a restricted waterway connected to Tokyo Bay that serves as the base’s main harbor Similar shots could also be heard Tuesday near the same area conducted by sailors with the base’s security division according to the base’s official Facebook page All gunfire used “blank simulation rounds,” and safety measures were in place to protect the community and any civilian vessels nearby Base spokesman Justin Keller declined to provide any information on the exercise including whether the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force or other Navy vessels participated or what scenario was being drilled we do not discuss specific exercise scenarios,” he told Stars and Stripes by email Wednesday About two dozen people protested Sunday outside Yokosuka’s main gate by former Japanese House of Representatives member Kimie Hatano Yokosuka City Council leader Yoko Omura and Nobuaki Hayashi the Japanese Communist Party district chairman “Yokosuka Port is a ‘sea for everyone’ where peaceful activities can take place,” Hatano we should ensure safety by removing the base.” Home » USS Ronald Reagan has left Yokosuka after 9 years deployment to Japan The departure ceremony held on the flight deck was attended by Rahm Emanuel the commander of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5 The USS Ronald Reagan is the ninth ship of the Nimitz-class aircraft carriers It was deployed to the Yokosuka in October 2015 and has since sailed over 400,000 nautical miles and conducted numerous missions over a period of approximately nine and a half years Ronald Reagan supported Operation Allies Refuge to assist in the evacuation of U.S military personnel and civilians from Afghanistan helping to save the lives of approximately 7,000 people Ronald Reagan was deployed to the vicinity of Taiwan to response to missile launches conducted by China which had been occurred after Speaker of the House pf Representative Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan the Ronald Reagan departed from Yokosuka and is going to return to the United States homeland after concluding its patrol in the Western Pacific According to the announcement from the U.S this patrol is accompanied by the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Robert Smalls (CG 62) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) The successor to the Ronald Reagan is USS George Washington which will rendezvous with the Ronald Reagan in the Western Pacific and then be deployed to the Yokosuka by the end of this year The JR Yokosuka Line has been temporarily suspended this evening due to a fire along the line somewhere between Higashi-Totsuka and Totsuka stations in Yokohama causing the suspension of services between JR Tokyo Station and Kurihama Station in Yokosuka The fire is also causing the suspension of services between Tokyo and Atami stations on the Tokaido Line and those between Shinjuku and Ofuna stations on the Shonan-Shinjuku Line There is currently no prospect for when these services will be resumed The Yokosuka Line was forced to be temporarily suspended this morning because a man died after apparently jumping from a platform at Higashi-Totsuka Station JR Yokosuka Line Temporarily Suspended After a Man Apparently Jumps from Platform; 22 Services Canceled, 67 Delayed over 2 Hours