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Once the pride of the former Imperial Japanese Navy, the battleship Mikasa stands majestically on the quiet seaside of Yokosuka City. This place, located at a latitude of 35.285147 degrees and a longitude of 139.674364 degrees, is a special space where history and the sea breeze intersect.
Stepping onto Mikasa’s deck, the wooden boards creak pleasantly underfoot, evoking the heartbeat of a distant past. As you proceed inside the ship, the narrow passageways and the bridge seem to echo with the breaths of the former crew. Their courageous spirit and deep love for their homeland are engraved into this iron giant.
Mikasa distinguished itself in the Battle of the Yellow Sea and the Battle of Tsushima during the Russo-Japanese War, making its mark on history under the command of Admiral Heihachiro Togo. Its gallant figure remains deeply etched in the hearts of many people even today.
Inside the ship’s exhibition rooms, photographs and documents from that era are displayed, conveying the weight of history to visitors. In particular, Admiral Togo’s office and the crew’s living quarters are precious places where one can catch a glimpse of their daily lives.
Around Mikasa, the sea of Yokosuka stretches out, and the salty breeze gently caresses your cheeks. In the distance, the silhouettes of ships passing through Tokyo Bay can be seen, creating a landscape where the present and the past intersect. Standing here, one can strongly feel the flow of history and our connection to the present.
The memorial ship Mikasa is not just a museum, but a symbol of Japan’s pride and history. Visitors here can feel the breath of past heroes and engrave new pride and courage in their own hearts.