{"id":5070,"date":"2026-01-22T18:03:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T09:03:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/?post_type=news&p=5070"},"modified":"2026-01-30T17:37:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T08:37:43","slug":"yokosuka-weekend-events-jan-2425-2026","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.guidoor.jp\/yokosuka\/new-and-now\/yokosuka-weekend-events-jan-2425-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Yokosuka Weekend Events (Jan 24\u201325, 2026): R\/V MIRAI, Morning Market & MARCHE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

R\/V MIRAI Retirement Commemorative Events \u2022 Yokosuka Morning Market \u2022 YOKOSUKA Ichiban MARCHE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At a Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Saturday, Jan 24<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yokosuka Morning Market<\/strong> (09:00\u201312:00) \u2014 Ichigo Yokosuka Port Market<\/p>\n\n\n\n

YOKOSUKA Ichiban MARCHE<\/strong> (10:00\u201315:00) \u2014 Yokosuka Chamber of Commerce & Industry<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MIRAI Retirement Commemorative Symposium<\/strong> (14:00\u201316:00 \/ doors open 13:30) \u2014 SEA Hall (Advance registration required)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunday, Jan 25<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yokosuka Morning Market<\/strong> (09:00\u201314:00) \u2014 Ichigo Yokosuka Port Market<\/p>\n\n\n\n

R\/V MIRAI Vessel Open House<\/strong> (10:00\u201315:00 \/ last entry 14:00) \u2014 Yokosuka Shinko Wharf No. 1 & No. 2 (Canceled in severe weather)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1) JAMSTEC Research Vessel \u201cMIRAI\u201d Retirement Commemorative Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Official Links: https:\/\/www.jamstec.go.jp\/j\/pr\/events\/20260124\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Online Livestream (Thu, Jan 22)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Time:<\/strong> 15:30\u201317:30<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Format:<\/strong> Online livestream (Please see the official event page for viewing links and details.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Retirement Commemorative Symposium (Sat, Jan 24) \u2014 Advance registration required<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Time:<\/strong> 14:00\u201316:00 (doors open 13:30)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Venue:<\/strong> SEA Hall, Yokosuka Sogo High School
6-1-1 Kurihama, Yokosuka Kanagawa<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fee:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Capacity:<\/strong> 300 (first-come, first-served)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Access:<\/strong> About a 15-minute walk from Keikyu Kurihama Station or JR Kurihama Station<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parking: <\/strong>No parking is available. Please use public transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vessel Open House (Sun, Jan 25) \u2014 No registration required<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Time<\/strong>: 10:00\u201315:00 (last entry 14:00)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Venue: <\/strong>
Yokosuka Shinko Wharf No. 1 & No. 2 (Shinko Pier area)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fee:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weather:<\/strong> Canceled in severe weather<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parking:<\/strong> No parking is available. Please use public transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Access (Sun, Jan 25)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

About a 15-minute walk from Keikyu Yokosuka-Chuo Station<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From JR Yokosuka Station, take the Mikasa Circulation Bus (about 8 minutes), get off at \u201cPort Market-mae\u201d, then walk about 3 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact (Event inquiries)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Urban Strategy Division, Management Planning Department, City of Yokosuka<\/strong>
046-822-8258 (Weekdays 09:00\u201317:00)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Day-of confirmation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Yokosuka Call Center<\/strong> (from 07:00 on the day): 046-822-4000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2) Yokosuka Morning Market (Ichigo Yokosuka Port Market)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A morning market featuring local farm and seafood products, foods, and small goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Official Links: https:\/\/yokosukaport-market.com\/news\/2506-morning-market\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule & Venue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sat, Jan 24: <\/strong>09:00\u201312:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sun, Jan 25: <\/strong>09:00\u201314:00 (Some vendors may close at 12:00.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Venue: <\/strong>Outdoor space, Ichigo Yokosuka Port Market<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weather:<\/strong> Canceled in severe weather (Please check the official page for updates.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ichigo Yokosuka Port Market Management Office<\/strong>
TEL: 046-823-1015<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3) YOKOSUKA Ichiban MARCHE (Yokosuka Chamber of Commerce & Industry)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Official Links: https:\/\/yokosukacci.com\/update\/2025\/12\/post-338.html<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Event Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> Sat, Jan 24, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time: <\/strong>10:00\u201315:00 (May end earlier if items sell out.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Venue: <\/strong>Yokosuka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Indoor \/ held even in rain)
2-14-4 Heisei-cho, Yokosuka<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Admission:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Access: <\/strong>About a 10-minute walk from Keikyu Kenritsu-daigaku Station<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parking: <\/strong>Available (90 spaces)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Discover More in Yokosuka<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Yokosuka\u2019s Culinary Delights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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