Yokosuka Travel Blogs

Yesterday and today I went to a local festival near Jimmuji train station in Zushi. Yesterday was kinda laid back, everyone hanging out, drinking, chit-chatting. There was a little stage with kids singing, a lady with a monkey doing tricks, and a band, as well as a little candy booth for the kiddie…

Right outside of base is the Honch.  This is where you will find many Sailors crawling from bar to bar to bar.  lol  It's a fun place and very convinent.  Be careful out here though, a lot of people get in trouble.  There are many bars to choose from.  My favorite woul…

Stationed in Japan 2008-2011

In March 08 I had to go to Yokosuka on business, but the trip also afforded opportunities to visit Tokyo and join Jenny for leave in Jenny's birthplace--Okinawa. My objective in Tokyo was to ride the biggest Ferris Wheel in the city (Japanese: 展覧車 (tenransha) or 大観覧車 (daikanransha) or (kanransh) at Kasai Rinkai Park. Our time in Okinawa was magical, with good weather, beautiful scenery/sunsets/beaches, and reunions with many friends from our time stationed there 2003-05.

places traveled

Incredible mixed experiences during my early days in traveling. This is how I got hooked!

Although some parts of Japan receive snow, the Kanagawa Prefecture rarely see its.   Living in the Kanagawa area for the past six years this the second time it has snowed here and it remained more than two days.  It was great waking up and seeing families outside playing in the snow,…

I went to Yokosuka for 3 weeks - it was a blast!

these photos are from my travels on the USS CURTIS WILBUR (DDG-54) stationed in Yokosuka, Japan. DISCLAIMER: DATES ARE INCORRECT. DUE TO OPERATIONAL SECURITY I CANNOT RELEASE EXACT DATES, SO ALL DATES WERE CHOSEN AT RANDOM.

Bro & Sis Reunited - A 2-week Summer Vacation

1989, ate sushi for the first time. Did a little hiking and enjoyed the quiet city of Sasebo.