The "Sukajan (Yokosuka jumper)" was first made after World War II as a souvenir jacket for American soldiers returning to their home countries. Dobuita Dori has been a representative sales point for these jackets for more than 70 years. We hope you will enjoy this extraordinary town less than an hour away from Tokyo, where postwar souvenir culture and port town cuisine are fused together.
This extremely simple hamburger, which does not spoil the original taste of beef, began to be served as a meal for lookout personnel on U.S. Navy ships. It has developed as a military meal, with each ship's chef adding their own secret flavors. It is different from the hamburgers that are usually served to Japanese people, which are made with various ingredients and sauces. It is a traditional American style.
The "Reference Book of Naval Kappo Technique" published in 1908 contains recipes for military food prepared by the Japanese Navy at that time, and also describes how to make curry rice. The "Reference Book of Naval Kappo Jutsu" published in 1908 contains recipes for military food prepared by the Japanese Navy at that time, and also describes how to make curry rice.
The U.S. Navy Yokosuka base, home to approximately 20,000 Americans, produced a popular American sweet treat, an authentic New York style cheesecake presented to Japan, and the recipe was offered on November 18, 2009. It is made with an abundance of cheese that cannot be compared to a typical New York cheesecake in Japan, and features a rich, creamy flavor and a savory graham cracker crust.
