Many events are scheduled at Nipponmaru Memorial Park and the Yokohama Maritime Museum near Sakuragicho Station this fall. All 29 sails of the sailing ship Nipponmaru will be hoisted on Sept. 3 and 23, Oct. 8 and 29; the ship will be decorated with signal flags Sept. 15 and Oct. 9.
Other events include brass-band performances by local junior and senior high school students, a gospel concert and a flea market.