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There is an interesting park/public space in Yokosuka City called "Negishi Traffic Park" (根岸交通公園).  It opened in July 1966, as a neighborhood park, and is located just a few minutes' walk from Keihin Kyuko Railways Kita-Kurihama Station.  Thereafter, in June 1971, in response to a Yokosuka City Traffic Safety City Declaration, a "Traffic Park" section was established in June 1971, with the aim of "developing traffic knowledge and traffic morals through healthy play for children and preventing traffic accidents".  It features small roads, traffic signs, and signals, similar to urban areas, allowing children to ride bicycles and learn traffic rules in a real-world setting.  Of interest, children's bicycles, tricycles, go-carts, BMX bikes, etc., are available for rentals -- free of charge.  There are 74 cherry trees planted within the park, and it therefore becomes a bustling place for cherry blossom viewers (花見, Hana-mi) during the blooming season in spring -- and there is a locally famous Cherry Blossom festival held in the park during springtime.  Additionally, there is an Autumn Festival, which will occur this year on 18 October.  At this festival, a variety of events, including a flea market (Yokosuka's largest), food stalls, an earthquake experience vehicle, a Halloween costume contest, and performances on stage, etc.  In case of foul weather, the event will be cancelled.  There is no parking available, so the best way to go will be via the Keihin Kyuko train, or by bus/taxi.  We hope you will be able to visit and enjoy this unique park, and the October festival, during the cool weather which will have arrived following the hot summer days.　Written by Goodfield

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Negishi Traffic Park website:

https://negishi.y-parks.jp/