An interesting and important window into the daily life of the Japanese. And to think that walking around then with any camera was a unique thing to do or for people to witness.
As a Japanese citizen, I appreciate you for posting this color video. This film is a valuable time capsule which keeps Japan and Japanese people 66 years ago. I was born in 1956, only two years prior to this shooting, and this video describes vividly how my parents spent their newlywed days.
I was born there in 1958,my father was in the Navy,and later went to work for the Asahi shinbune and Tokyo Shinbune.My mother from Tokyo ,my father from Minnesota.Nice you have the video.
Thank you for posting the nostalgic film. I was born in 1956 and lived in Yokosuka for about 17 years from 1958, so I almost cried because of some familiar buildings and the statue of the Kannon Bodhisattva of Ofuna.
Wow!!! John, thank you so much for sharing such beautiful memories. I grew up in Yokohama & Yokosuka from 71’ to 80’. I know my dad was there in the mid to late 50’s. He might remember much of the same scenery. I’ll have to share this with him. Thank you again.
I was in Yokosuka in 1961-1962 - it was somewhat different but not in a big way. Seems to me as I can recall there were a lot of bars and gift shops in the "Honch". I'd love to go back to visit.
Was there with USN in 1951....hard to remember but it was for sure a strange land for a young guy from California.....spent 1952-1955 in Atsugi.....was a broken down Japanese air base for sure....CB's built it and in a couple of years was really nice......those days were heady for sure....thanks for saving pix......
Thank you for posting this video. I really enjoyed it. It was before my time there (1966-67), at Yokosuka Naval Base. I was stationed at the hospital. I made a couple trips north, through Yokohama, then up to Tokyo. Made it to Mt. Fuji, and climbed it, from station 5, and to the top, where the crater is. Spent 1 night on the climb. Had the walking stick, which were sold, and had the burn in stamp, at every station up. Lost stick unfortunately, when mustering out, back to the states. Thanks again, Hn/USN.
