An exhibition of original drawings created by Kazutaka Miyatake, a pioneer of “Mechanic Designer” in Japan’s animation industry, is scheduled to be held in the Memorial Ship MIKASA. Miyatake’s works include very famous titles such as “Super Dimension Fortress MACROSS” and “Bye-Bye Jupiter”, and he is now living in Yokosuka city. There will be about 50 original drawings.

【Period】
Sat. October 24 – Mon. November 23, 2015

【Time】
October: 9:00-17:00
November: 9:00-16:30

【Venue】
Memorial Ship MIKASA
82-19 Inaokacho, Yokosuka city

【Fees】
Admission fee to Memorial Ship MIKASA is required.
Adult: 600 yen
65 years old and older: 500 yen
15 years old to 18 years old: 300 yen
14 years old and younger: Free

【Inquiry】
046-822-8124

Yokosuka Sangyo Matsuri (Industry Festival) is scheduled to be held on November 8 and 9. This is a popular annual event introduces a wide variety of products and services of enterprises located in Yokosuka city. Of course, there will be a lot of food stands of superb local foods. In addition, there will be street performers, and fun events will be held on the outdoor stage. We hope you fully enjoy the festival!

【Time/Date】
9:00-16:00/Sat. November 7, 2015
9:00-15:00/Sun. November 8, 2015

【Venue】
Mikasa Koen (Mikasa Park)
Address: 82 Inaokacho, Yokosuka city, Kanagawa

【Access】
●15min walk from Yokosuka-chuo Station on Keikyu Line.
●At JR Yokosuka Station, take a bus bound for “Kinugasa Station,” “Nagai,” or “Misakiguchi Station.” Get off at “Odakicho” bus stop, and it is 7-min walk from there.

Note: There is no parking lot for visitors. Pets and any vehicle including bicycle are not allowed to enter the park.

Plastic model building class for children is scheduled to be held at Memorial ship MIKASA. It is free of charge and intended for elementary school children of 4th grade or higher; however, younger children accompanied by a guardian can participate as well. It is first-come-first-served basis and limited to 30 children. It is recommended to come a little early to hold a seat!

Date: Saturday, October 3rd 2015.
Time: 13:30-15:30
Fees: Free
Intended for: Elementary school children of 4th grade or higher. Younger children accompanied by a guardian can participate as well.

Official Info (Japanese): http://www.kinenkan-mikasa.or.jp/2015_event/2015-model.pdf

The 52nd Model Ship Contest Exhibition is scheduled to be held at Memorial Ship MIKASA. All the model ships exhibited were handmade by elementary school students in Yokosuka City.

《The Award Ceremony》

【Venue】Memorial Ship MIKASA

【Time/Date】10:00 / Sat. September 12. 2015

《Exhibition》

【Venue】Memorial Ship MIKASA

【Dates】Sun. September 13 ― Tue. October 13, 2015

【Time】Sep. 9:00-17:30 / Oct. 9:00-17:00

【Inquiry】046-822-9672

In Memorial Ship MIKASA of Mikasa Park, the summer break special event “Children’s Museum” opens from Saturday July 18 to Sunday August 30! This event is created for elementary school and junior high school students, offering a variety of events such as photo session in military uniform, hammock, stamp rally, and traditional Japanese hand fan making. Also, there will be some special attractions limitedly offered during the period!

Dates: Saturday July 18 to Sunday August 30, 2015
Time: 9:00-17:30
Venue: Memorial Ship MIKASA

<Access>
At the bus stop of Yokosuka-chuo station on Keikyu line, take a Keikyu bus bound for Mikasa-junkan and get off at “Mikasa-koen.” It is about 2-min walk from there.
At the bus stop of Yokosuka station on JR Yokosuka line, take a Keikyu bus and get off at “Odakicho.” It is about 7-min walk from there.

<Inquiry>
Mikasa Preservation Society: 046-822-5225

Official website: http://www.kinenkan-mikasa.or.jp/event.html

Toro Nagashi is a Japan’s traditional event for ending Obon. People release candle-lit lanterns into river to guide spirits of ancestors that revisited their family in Obon back to the other world. Mikasa Park’s Toro Nagashi started its history in 1946, and this is its 70th event. Approximately 1,300 lanterns will be released from 10 fishing boats on the coast by the park. In addition, sutra chanting Buddhist memorial service will be offered by collaboration of 18 temples from Yokosuka Chuo Bukkyo-kai.

Date: Thursday July 16, 2015
Time: 18:45-19:15 (It may be cancelled in case of stormy weather.)
Venue: Mikasa Park

<Inquiry>
Yokosuka Toro-kai in Yokosuka Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Phone: 046-823-0400

The talk itself is free of charge, so everyone is required to pay only the entrance fee to Memorial Ship MIKASA (600 yen).

Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Time: 13:30-15:00
Venue: The Lower Deck of Memorial Ship MIKASA (Entrance Fee: 600 yen)

Many different types of vehicles that include railway vehicles, special purpose vehicles, and even ship of Japan Maritime Self-Defense force gather in Yokosuka on June 13 & 14! The venues are JR Yokosuka station, Verny Park, Mikasa Park, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Yokosuka District and some others. Please see below for details!

【Time and Date】
10:00-16:00
Saturday, June 14 & Sunday, June 15, 2015
Note: It may be cancelled due to bad weather.

【Venues】
JR Yokosuka station/Verny Park/Mikasa Park/
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Yokosuka District
and some others.

【Events】
Railway Vehicle Trial Run between JR Ofuna sta. and JR Yokosuka sta.
Saturday: JR East 115 series (Yokosuka color)
Sunday: Izu-kyuko 2100 series “Alpha Resort 21!
Prior application is required. Deadline is 11am May 18, 2015.
Please visit: https://qooker.jp/Q/auto/ja/yyyokosuka2015/entry/

Special Purpose Vehicles Exhibition & Demonstration
@ JR Yokosuka Hoshu-kichi (2-min walk from JR Yokosuka sta.)
Saturday 10:00-16:00
Sunday 10:00-15:00

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Ship Open to Public
@ Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Yokosuka District
10:00-15:00 (Last Entry 14:30)

Events in Verny Park
– PR by railway companies
– Mini-railway vehicle trial run
– Shops of railway goods and bento
– Food vendors of local specialty foods
and many others.

Events in Mikasa Park
– Exhibition of bus, fire engine, ambulance, power shovel, garbage truck, etc.
Some vehicles offer Kids’ outfit for taking photo
– Demonstration by Saigai-nirin-chosatai
(Motorcycle team of surveyor from Yokosuka City Waterworks and Sewerage Bureau)
– Concerts
Saturday: Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Band, Tokyo / National Defence Academy Winds
Sunday: Kanagawa Prefectural Police Band / Yokosuka Shobodan Ongakutai / and others.

[Inquiry about the events]
SUKANAVI (Yokosuka Tourist Information)
Phone: 046-822-8301 (9:00-17:00)

[Confirmation on June 14 & 15, in case of bad weather]
Yokosuka City Call Center
Phone: 046-822-2500 (after 7AM)

The Battle of Tsushima 110th Anniversary “Commemorative Ceremony”
is to be held for members of MIKASA Preservation Society

Time/Date: May 27, 2015 / 13:30-14:10
Venue: Memorial Ship MIKASA (free entry on this date)

<Commemorative Events>
http://www.kinenkan-mikasa.or.jp/2015_event/110-anniversary.pdf
<MIKASA Preservation Society>
http://www.kinenkan-mikasa.or.jp/en/mpo.html

The Battle of Tsushima 110th Anniversary “Commemorative Speech” is to be held at Memorial Ship MIKASA. The speaker is Mr. Yoshiyuki Kasai. It is free of charge. Please send an application if you are interested.

【Date/Time】Sat. May 23, 2015 / 14:00-15:30
【Venue】Memorial Ship MIKASA
【Speaker】Mr. Yoshiyuki Kasai, Honorary chairman/representative director of JR Central
【Speech Title】”Leadership in the 21st century”
【Capacity】400 audiences.
【Application】Free of charge. Deadline: Sat. April 25, 2015.

[How to Apply]
Use a double postal card. On the “return” card, write「記念講演 (Commemorative Speech)」, and then your name, postal code, mailing address, telephone number, age, and, if you apply as a pair, write name and age of another person. Send it to（公財）三笠保存会, Address：82-19 Inaokacho, Yokosuka-shi, Kanagawa, 238-0003.

Japanese Info: http://www.kinenkan-mikasa.or.jp/2015_event/110-anniversary.pdf