United States Navy Base-Fleet Activities Yokosuka — Local services in Yokosuka

Spent 5 years here, stationed on the mighty USS George Washington, from March 2009 until March 2014. At first everything was very surreal and took pictures of everything! Then I hit a groove for a bit and then really finished out my tour exploring everything. I can now cross off many things on my bucket list thanks the US Navy and Japan. It was an honor to serve here and it was absolutely the experience of a lifetime. Get out! Explore Japan! Get lost! Don't take anything for granted or push anything to the side and say you'll get to it later. Time goes by so quickly and you'll realize, no matter how much you actually did, that there was still so much you didn't do. It's so safe, you can let your kids go off by themselves and really not have to worry about a thing. Japanese culture is so friendly and honest. Just be careful and don't forget to think about how much money you're spending, it's easy to pose track with "Monopoly money." I highly recommend this to anyone looking to get stationed here. You'll appreciate it so much when you...

Poor infrastructure and worse schools.

This recent post from their site says a lot about the base: Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka Notification Effective immediately, U.S. service members on Okinawa are restricted to base and to their residences. Until further notice, alcohol consumption is prohibited. This includes in residences and public locations such as bars and clubs, and hotels. Additionally, U.S. service members on mainland Japan are prohibited from purchasing or consuming alcohol, on...

I had an incredible experience touring the USS Ronald Reagan at United States Fleet Activities Yokosuka (アメリカ海軍横須賀基地). The base itself is impressive, with a rich history and strong sense of community. The tour provided fascinating insights into naval operations and life aboard one of the most advanced aircraft carriers. The staff were knowledgeable and welcoming, making the visit memorable. Highly recommended for anyone interested in military history and...