R/V MIRAI Retirement Commemorative Events • Yokosuka Morning Market • YOKOSUKA Ichiban MARCHE

Yokosuka hosts a weekend of port-area events featuring marine science and local food. Below is a guide to key events taking place on Saturday, Jan 24 and Sunday, Jan 25, 2026. All times are Japan Standard Time (JST).

Event details may change or be canceled due to weather or operational conditions. Please check each official website for the latest updates before you visit.

At a Glance

Saturday, Jan 24

Yokosuka Morning Market (09:00–12:00) — Ichigo Yokosuka Port Market

YOKOSUKA Ichiban MARCHE (10:00–15:00) — Yokosuka Chamber of Commerce & Industry

MIRAI Retirement Commemorative Symposium (14:00–16:00 / doors open 13:30) — SEA Hall (Advance registration required)

Sunday, Jan 25

Yokosuka Morning Market (09:00–14:00) — Ichigo Yokosuka Port Market

R/V MIRAI Vessel Open House (10:00–15:00 / last entry 14:00) — Yokosuka Shinko Wharf No. 1 & No. 2 (Canceled in severe weather)

1) JAMSTEC Research Vessel “MIRAI” Retirement Commemorative Events

The oceanographic research vessel MIRAI, operated by the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC), will conclude its 28-year mission and retire in December 2025. To mark this milestone, Yokosuka City and JAMSTEC will hold a symposium and a vessel open house.

Official Links: https://www.jamstec.go.jp/j/pr/events/20260124/

Online Livestream (Thu, Jan 22)

Time: 15:30–17:30

Format: Online livestream (Please see the official event page for viewing links and details.)

Retirement Commemorative Symposium (Sat, Jan 24) — Advance registration required

Time: 14:00–16:00 (doors open 13:30)

Venue: SEA Hall, Yokosuka Sogo High School
6-1-1 Kurihama, Yokosuka Kanagawa

Fee: Free

Capacity: 300 (first-come, first-served)

Access: About a 15-minute walk from Keikyu Kurihama Station or JR Kurihama Station

Parking: No parking is available. Please use public transportation.

Vessel Open House (Sun, Jan 25) — No registration required

Time: 10:00–15:00 (last entry 14:00)

Venue:
Yokosuka Shinko Wharf No. 1 & No. 2 (Shinko Pier area)

Fee: Free

Weather: Canceled in severe weather

Parking: No parking is available. Please use public transportation.

Access (Sun, Jan 25)

About a 15-minute walk from Keikyu Yokosuka-Chuo Station

From JR Yokosuka Station, take the Mikasa Circulation Bus (about 8 minutes), get off at “Port Market-mae”, then walk about 3 minutes

Contact (Event inquiries)

Urban Strategy Division, Management Planning Department, City of Yokosuka
046-822-8258 (Weekdays 09:00–17:00)

Day-of confirmation

Yokosuka Call Center (from 07:00 on the day): 046-822-4000

2) Yokosuka Morning Market (Ichigo Yokosuka Port Market)

A morning market featuring local farm and seafood products, foods, and small goods.

Official Links: https://yokosukaport-market.com/news/2506-morning-market/

Schedule & Venue

Sat, Jan 24: 09:00–12:00

Sun, Jan 25: 09:00–14:00 (Some vendors may close at 12:00.)

Venue: Outdoor space, Ichigo Yokosuka Port Market

Weather: Canceled in severe weather (Please check the official page for updates.)

Contact

Ichigo Yokosuka Port Market Management Office
TEL: 046-823-1015

3) YOKOSUKA Ichiban MARCHE (Yokosuka Chamber of Commerce & Industry)

A takeout-style gourmet market bringing together popular local shops. Enjoy Yokosuka specialties such as Navy Curry and Navy Burger, along with breads, sweets, and fresh local produce and seafood.

Official Links: https://yokosukacci.com/update/2025/12/post-338.html

Event Details

Date: Sat, Jan 24, 2026

Time: 10:00–15:00 (May end earlier if items sell out.)

Venue: Yokosuka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Indoor / held even in rain)
2-14-4 Heisei-cho, Yokosuka

Admission: Free

Access: About a 10-minute walk from Keikyu Kenritsu-daigaku Station

Parking: Available (90 spaces)