I plan on visiting Yokosuka in a time period when there is an Open Base day.  Does anyone know if there is an open base day in April, May, June or July?  I lived at Yokosuka Navy Base from 1985-88 and loved every minute I was there. 

Thank you,

Connie

March 27 is the Spring Festival.

Thank you but I need open base dates for April, May, June or July.

Connie

The next one won't be until around August and/or October.

What about the 4th. of July.  I remember when I lived there the base put on a big fireworks display.  I seem to remember the 4th. was an open base day.

Yes there is a 4th of July celebration..I believe it is open base that day.

That would be great.  Will you call MWR and confirm?  I would really appreciate it. 

Thank you,

Connie

I'm on vacation in the states right now. I'll be willin to do that for you when I get back

Thanks, I will keep in touch.  I've written to several other sources with the same question but haven't gotten any response as yet.  Have a great vacation.  I hope you are somewhere warm.  Snowy and cold here in Indiana.

Connie

Yes I'm in sunny FL!!!

When will you be returning to Yokosuka? So far no one but you has responded to my question.

I get back on the 3rd.

Do you live on base? I lived in the former 3 story Marine barracks that sat right next to Sullivan's School. It was made into apartments after the Marines moved into their new place. It took my son 3 minutes to get to class. I understand it was torn down and replaced with another tower style building. Still no response from anyone else concerning the 4th. of July.
Have a good flight back.

Open Dates Vary.

MWR doesnt release a long list of open base events scheduled for the year.

https://www.cnic.navy.mil/Yokosuka/MWR/MoviesEntertainmentSpecialEvents/index.htm

I would think they could use another tab under Special Events labeled "OPEN BASE EVENTS"

The reason is this. For 1, I see all the google results, and tailor JB to capture that traffic. I cant tell you how many people search for open base events, when the events get close. So there are definitely people looking for that info, its just HARD TO FIND!

I dont know why anyone has not responded to this in over a week. I havent been on JB in a while myself.

Yes, they do have a 4th of July event.

Here was 2009 Pictures:
http://www.japanbases.com/community...3-326.aspx

We didnt have any pictures posted for 2010.
You can check the rest of the event pictures here:
http://www.japanbases.com/community...3-894.aspx

Normally, you have the following events open base.

- Mikoshi Day Parade
- 4th of JULY Event
- Friendship Day
- Yokosuka Spring Festival (Cherry Blossom)
- Sometimes a Christmas Event - Didnt happen last year (was canceled) for Yokosuka

I dont know the specific dates, and dont think there is anything going on for August. Your best bet is July.

Its a pretty good time. You can look at the 2009 event pictures above from the Independence Day.

Good Luck.