Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Far East worker repair a typhoon damaged finger pier which had sunk onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo Jan. 15, 2021.
Home to Yokosuka Naval Base and the U.S. Navy’s 7th Fleet, the city and area outside the base has a long history as Japan’s first Western-style shipyard with dry docks in 1871.
Throughout the summer, Japan’s night skies light up with the brilliance of “hanabi,” or fireworks. With more than 80 fireworks festivals nationwide, you’re sure to have an opportunity to catch one during your stay.
An unexploded bomb likely dropped by U.S. forces during World War II was safely removed Wednesday from Naha Military Port on Okinawa, according to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
