{"id":4018,"date":"2024-10-03T17:46:50","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T08:46:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/?post_type=news&p=4018"},"modified":"2024-10-04T11:30:29","modified_gmt":"2024-10-04T02:30:29","slug":"yokosuka-friendship-day-2024-open-base-event","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/new-and-now\/yokosuka-friendship-day-2024-open-base-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Yokosuka Friendship Day 2024 – Open Base Event"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Date: Sunday, October 6, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM \u2013 6:30 PM
(Last entry at 5:00 PM)
Location: U.S. Navy Yokosuka Base
(Partial Opening to the Public)
Entry Gates: Mikasa Park Gate, Temporary Womble Gate (Entry only)
Access: The nearest station is Keikyu Yokosuka-Chuo Station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In celebration of U.S.-Japan friendship, a portion of the U.S. Navy Yokosuka Base will be open to the public. The event will feature a variety of attractions, including live band performances, ship tours, and a kids\u2019 area. Visitors can also enjoy authentic American cuisine such as steaks and pizza at the food court and American food stalls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, the Yokosuka Kaikoku Fireworks Festival 2024 will take place on the same day, and fireworks can be viewed from inside the base. You\u2019ll get a chance to experience the American atmosphere throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Admission Fee
<\/strong>Entry to the venue is free. Carnival rides require ticket purchases, in addition to food and craft vendors with items available for purchase. Purchases must be made in yen, cash only (select facilities may also accept U.S. dollars).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Important Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

No prior registration is required for this event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please Note:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

To enter the U.S. Navy Yokosuka Base, you must bring proof of nationality and a valid photo ID. Driver\u2019s licenses alone will not be accepted for entry. If you do not bring the required identification, you will not be allowed to enter the base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, for those who are neither Japanese nor American nationals, entry may be denied based on the nationality verification process conducted by the U.S. Navy Yokosuka Base. Please be aware of this in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No registration required for DOD ID cardholders.<\/strong>
For local attendees, please visit event\u2019s special website<\/a> (Japanese only) for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Non-Japanese Nationality Guests:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Non-Japanese nationals must present a valid passport (with a valid landing permission stamp) or a resident card\/special permanent residence certificate (both visa and expiration date must be valid).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please note that after verifying your identification, non-Japanese and non-American nationals may still be denied entry due to U.S. Forces regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more details, please refer to the event\u2019s special website<\/a> (Japanese only) or check the U.S. Navy Yokosuka Base\u2019s official website<\/a> and X (formerly Twitter)<\/a> for updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Main Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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