RNA JAPAN
Supporting the Royal Navy in Japan
About Us
We have several activities throughout the year that supports our members, RN visiting ships and Japanese community.
Branch Objectives
With over 20,000 members across 370 branches in the UK and overseas, we are a family of current and former Naval Service personnel, relatives and supporters of our country’s Royal Navy.
Branch History
We have been apart of many celebrations over the years here in Japan that recognise the strong connection with both the Japanese and British Navies
Branch Support
Supporting local charities and remembering our fallen comrades is what we do. Heres a few of the charities we support.
Visiting RN Ships
Members Share their Japanese knowledge and Experience
Shopping Areas - Tokyo
Harajuku - Youthful shopping where anything goes
Akihabara - Geeks, Spotters, manga and electronics
Ginza - Posh and affluent shopping
Shibuya - The crossing and the hippiest shopping
Daikanyama - Cafes and Boutiques
Asakusa - Relaxed Souvenir shopping
Kichijouji- Secondhand & Unusual shopping
Culture - Tokyo & Kanagawa
Chinatown - Safest, cleanest and the Worlds best
Togo Shrine - Pay your respects to Admiral Togo
Kamakura - Japans first capital
Takaosan - Walking, temples and amazing scenery
Mikasa - Admiral Togo's Flagship built in Britain
British Bars - Tokyo
The Aldgate - British pub in Shibuya
What the Dickens - Beer Pies and live music
Hobgoblin - Little Britain in Roppongi & Shibuya
Malins Fish & Chips - Roppongi
The Hub - The Japanese British Pub experience
The Rising Sun - Tokyo's oldest British Bar
Craft Brewers - Yokohama is home to Craft Beers
YCAC - Yokohama
YC&AC is Japan’s oldest sports and social club. Situated in Yamate Yokohama is easily accessed by train from Yamate JR Station.
The club offers crews of visiting RN ships temporary honorary membership of the club whenever their ships are in Japan, with access to all the clubs facilites
Please contact us if you wish to find out more.
Onsen - Japan
Traditionally in Japan visitors with Tattoos have not been welcome to use the many hot natural baths situated around Japan.
This is because of an age-old association with organised crime. Polices are changing though and there are a few Onsen in and around Tokyo that will accommodate tattooed foreigners.
Tenzan Tohji Ho Kyo - Hakone Kanagawa
Heres a few more
Entertainment- Tokyo
Tokyo Disneyland - Japanese Disneyland
JOYPOLIS - Indoor amusment park created by Sega
Fuji-Q Highlands- Outdoor amusment park situated at the bottom of Mt Fuji
Hakkajima sea Paradise - Aquarium and Theme park
Ghibli Park - Theme park about the movies by Studio Ghibli
Edo Wonderland - Theme park about feudal Japan
Asakusa Hanayashiki - Japans oldest amusment park
Ships Talk
The RNA are always happy to be invited onboard visiting ships to talk to crew about Japan.
Many of our members have lived and worked in Japan for over 20 years and happy to share our knowledge and experience, whether this be Events, Travel, Food and Culture or just answer questions.
Just email us for more information.
Membership
How to Join us
1Apply to become a member from the RNA website
either associate Member (a person with an interest) or full member ex or serving member of the armed forces.
2No Payment
The RNA HQ has stopped subscriptions for members but our Japan Branch asks for donations of ¥5000 / year to help support visiting ships and Local Charities
3Thats It!
You will be part of our community and invited to join our many activities over the year the year. Events could be anything from Black Tie at an embassy to tour or a warship docked in Yokosuka.
- Contact Us
We are here for you.
Royal Navy Association Japan Branch
2024
Email us if you have questions