We asked some of the people we've worked together with at Yokosuka Real
to speak about the charm of Yokosuka, and their feelings towards it.
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When Yokosuka's wakame seaweed suffered a
massive drop in production and entered a crisis,
this fisherman overflowing with passion
revived it as "Sarushima Wakame".
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Born and raised in Yokosuka.
Discovered from a part-time job on Sarushima,
he's currently working hard day to day
as a young "Military Port" guide.More Real
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The owner of "Yokosuka Beer",
who brews with a passion and the ideal
"To make children look up,
first make adults smile" held close to heart.More Real
Our "Yokosuka Real" produced video,
full of passion and love for Yokosuka.
Yokosuka - easily accessed from metropolitan areas,
full of history, teeming with natural greenery,
all by the sea.
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An uninhabited "Fortress Island" overflowing with nature, floating in the Tokyo Bay.
Featuring historical heritage sites such as remnants of a fort and ammunition depot, you can also enjoy swimming, fishing, and BBQ at the beach.
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Yokosuka Port has been developed as a naval port since the landing of the Perry Expedition. It houses the U.S. Navy facilities and the headquarters of the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force.
From a cruise ship, it's possible to see JMSDF submarines and escorts as well as U.S. Navy Aegis ships. Depending on your timing, you may also be able to see aircraft carriers and icebreakers.More Real
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After the end of World War II, this area prospered as a U.S. military town, and features exotic shopping streets overflowing with the English alphabet.
You can enjoy a culture and deep atmosphere different from typical daily life found only here in Yokosuka.More Real
Delicious local vegetables and fish fresh from the port.
You can enjoy Yokosuka cuisine from a variety of gourmet restaurants
which line the streets.
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This Yakiniku restaurant operated directly by Yokosuka Matsuzakaya with over 100 years of history.With a focus on the use of high quality meat and vegetables, they "Refuse to use ingredients from producers you can't see."Held in high regards by locals.
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This half-hidden restaurant
doesn't even feature a sign.
You can enjoy their unique interior
along with food made from
the freshest Yokosuka vegetables
and local fish.More Real
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This beer hall uses
Yokosuka's products
in everything
from the food to the water.
There's a brewery on-site,
and you can enjoy freshly brewed beer.More Real
