Initiatives of Yokohama City

　In Yokohama, after World War II, the city center and port facilities were requisited over a wide area (maximum requisition area of 1,200 ha), and reconstruction and reconstruction were significantly delayed.
　Since then, the city has been working together with citizens, City Counsil, and the government for the early full return of U.S. military facilities and areas will be 150 ha.

Figure “Status of U.S. military facilities”　　　　　

Ayumi of the return of U.S. military facilities

This section introduces the history of Yokohama's requisition and the occupation period in the late 20s.

Use of former U.S. military facilities

We will introduce our efforts to use the site of the return facility.

Measures for Base Measures

We will introduce the promotion of the use of the site, the noise caused by U.S. military aircraft, and the past efforts of Yokohama City.

U.S. military facilities in the city

Introducing the current situation and progress of U.S. military facilities in the city.

Public Relations and Related Materials

We introduce past press release materials and public relations printed materials issued by base measures section.

• Mizuho Wharf / About new small landing boat unit to Yokohama North Dock (Mizuho Wharf / Yokohama North Dock Related Page
• Based on the "Important Land Survey Act (Act on Survey of Use of Land, etc. around Important Facilities and Borders and Regulations on Use)" Areas of approximately 1,000m around the center have been designated as "watch areas" and will be enforced from May 15, 2024. (External site)

　　　　　　・Mizuho Wharf/Yokohama North Dock (part of Kanagawa Ward, Nishi Ward and Naka Ward) (outside site)
　　　　　　・Tsurumi Oil Storage Facility (part of Tsurumi Ward) (outside site)
　　　　　　・Yokohama Garrison (part of Hodogaya Ward) (outside site)
　　　　　　・Ship Equipment Research Institute Kawasaki Branch (part of Aoba Ward) (outside site)
　　　　　　・Reading of designated area (important land web map) (outside site)
　　　　　　　
　　　　　　 For details, please see the Cabinet Office website (outside site) or contact the Cabinet Office Call Center directly.
　　　　　　[Call Center for Investigation of Important Lands, etc., Cabinet Office]
　　　　　　　Phone number: 0570-001-125 (weekdays from 9:30 to 17:30)

• A panel exhibition will be held at the Tsurumi Ward General Government Building, "Yokohama City and U.S. Army Base-From the History of Requisition to the Town Development of Return Sites-"!

　Period: From Tuesday, October 29, Reiwa 6 to Tuesday, November 5, Reiwa 6

　Location: Tsurumi Ward General Government Building 1F Kumin Hall

　※This panel exhibition will be the same as those held at the City Hall in June 2024 (PDF: 263KB). (Excluding video broadcasting)

November 21, 2024

The government reported that "the completion of the construction of the fire department at the Tsurumi Oil Storage Facility has resulted in the approval of the US-Japan Joint Committee to provide it to the United States government." （PDF：255KB）

October 31, 2024

As a member of the Atsugi Base Noise Countermeasures Council, Yokohama City has made a request to the government and the United States regarding the elimination of aircraft noise through continuous night takeoff and landing training of U.S. aircraft carrier-based aircraft at Atsugi Base. （PDF：647KB）

October 18, 2024

Yokohama City, as a member of the Kanagawa Prefectural Base-related Prefectural City Liaison Council, has submitted to the government an "urgent request for preventive landing of U.S. military helicopters". （PDF：170KB）

August 8, 2024

Yokohama City has submitted a “Request for Base Issues” to the government as a member of the Kanagawa Prefectural Base-Related Prefectural City Liaison Council. （PDF：1,909KB）

August 7, 2024

Yokohama City has submitted to the government an "Emergency Request for Preventive Landing of U.S. Army Helicopter MH-53E" as a member of the Kanagawa Prefectural Base-related Prefectural City Liaison Council. （PDF：171KB）

May 2, 2024

On Thursday, May 2, 2024, the Ministry of Defense notified the landing training of the aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan carrier-based aircraft. （PDF：83KB）

Yokohama City, together with the local government related to Atsugi Base, made a request for landing training for aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan. （PDF：195KB）

April 12, 2024

Following the US military training (PDF: 33KB) conducted at the Kitafuji Exercise Area from early May to early June 2024, the government has notified that vehicles will be unloaded at Mizuho Wharf / Yokohama North Dock. did.

Past Yokohama City Initiatives

　　　June 5, 2024
　　　　　　We hold "Yokohama-shi and U.S. military base-from history of requisition to town development of return site-" panel exhibition! （PDF：263KB）

Past press release (Policy Management Bureau)

※Currently, there are no events planned.