Mikasa Park
Mikasa Park (三笠公園, Mikasa Kōen) is a park located in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan.
History
The park is centered around the battleship Mikasa, which was commissioned in 1902, and went on to play a role in Japan's victory in the Russo-Japanese War. In 1924, the ship's commander, Togo Heihachiro, led an "Mikasa Preservation Association" to "cultivate the national spirit" by establishing the park. After the end of World War II, the ship was stripped for parts, and portions were converted to be used as an aquarium, until a successful restoration campaign in the 1960s.
Features
In addition to the Mikasa, the park features a fountain complex with music and lighting and two peace arches. It also has ammo from the Battleship Yamato and a monument of the Gunkan kōshinkyoku navy march song.
The park is among Japan's Top 100 City Parks. Monkey Island (猿島, Saru-shima) can be seen from most locations in the park.
Gallery
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Shell of the Battleship Yamato -
Bow of the Battleship Mikasa -
Naval Ensign of the Battleship Mikasa -
Back of the Battleship Mikasa
References
- ^ Vogt, Lisa (30 April 2019). "Lisa's In and Around Tokyo: Mikasa Park--All hands on deck for historical high seas adventure". Asahi Shimbun. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ Agee, Kelly (27 July 2023). "Relive Japanese naval glory aboard the Mikasa, flagship of the Combined Fleet". Stars and Stripes. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
- ^ Steinberg, John; Menning, Bruce; van der Oye, David Schimmelpenninck; Wolff, David; Yokote, Shinji (1 June 2005). The Russo-Japanese War in Global Perspective: World War Zero, Volume I. Brill Publishers. ISBN 978-90-474-0704-1.
- ^ "Mikasa Park Water Show, Yokosuka - Japan Airlines". Japan Airlines JAL Explore Japan. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
External links
- Information (in Japanese)
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