Synopsis

Yokosuka, home to a Maritime Self-Defense Force base, experiences a unique period of activity over three days each spring. The annual promotion examinations draw the majority of the fleet to the harbor, and the eight thousand personnel who gather there openly express their delight at being reunited and enjoying time on shore after extended deployments. A palpable sense of optimism pervades the atmosphere, stemming from diverse sources – from the submarine crews to the cooks renowned for their cu