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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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......
私は1950年に横須賀で生まれ、育ちました。兄がアメリカの水兵から貰ったチューインガムやキャンディ、チョコレートなどを分けてもらって食べた記憶があります。映像の中に出てくる家並みの中に友達や親戚の家や店があり、まるでタイムスリップしたような感覚で懐かしく拝見しました。ありがとう😭✨ございました。
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.
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.
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.
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.
Im living Yokosuka since I was born and Im 57yo. I found this great video today. Thanks Mr. Griffin.
貴重な映像を有難うございます
ありがとうございます。懐かしい風景でした😊
横須賀線が味わい深か過ぎる。たがだか東京行くだけでも旅路気分満載ですね、やはりこうでなきゃ。
とっても懐かしい風景画ですね、ありがとうございます。
懐かしいありがとうございました❤️
The year before I was born and 18 years before I first got to Yokosuka. Some of the areas in your video hadn't changed much from 54 to 72. Thanks.
ああ、横須賀、なんとなく面影あるねえ
I think the little fish shop at 2:10 is still there. I walk past it almost daily. Thanks for sharing this video, John!
Was stationed onboard USS Lassen DDG-82 from 2013-2015 and this video's got me Jonesing to come back to Yokosuka!
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.
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.
JR Station building still looks the same in 2018!
Thank you for sharing this.
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......
2years after, I was born in Yokosuka!.
This is incredible. I live in Hodogaya, as can be seen at 9:40. Thanks!
Thank you a million for the upload! As a Yokosukaite and a rail fan, 70 system yokosuka-line at 6:52 in color is super rare!!
A thought just occurred to me. The kids in this video were old people by the time I went there!
John, thanks for uploading. Really love seeing these old footage of Japan. But why the Chinese music in the background?
Did you ever upload a part 2?
Hi John,
Did you ever post part 2?
RIP John Griffin
Do you know why the ghost town was abandoned in the 90's?
Where is the goddess located? Is she still visible from the JR line?
Its Ofuna st. You can see from train of JR Yokosuka Line.
She is still there today.