Department of Defense Education Activity

Yokota AB Community

Yokota Air Base is located on the island of Honshu, Japan, on the Kanto Plain, 28 miles northwest of Tokyo at the foothills of the Okutama Mountains. The base lies within the political boundaries of six municipalities. These are Akishima, Fussa, Hamura, Mizuho, Musashi-Murayama, and Tachikawa. The base operator's phone number is 011-81-31175-5-1110, or DSN 315-225-1110.

Yokota AB opened in 1940, under Japanese authority as Tama Air Field. Yokota was used as a test facility for the Japanese Imperial Army. In 1945, Tama Air Field became Yokota AB. The 374th Air Wing formed in Australia in 1942, and was among the first to fight in Korea in 1950. The 374 then served in Vietnam from the 1960's to the 1970's, and arrived in Yokota in 1989.

Yokota is both a US and UN base, and is primarily a UNC airlift hub. Yokota Air Base serves as the host base for Headquarters, United States Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force. The 374th Airlift Wing provides tactical airlift, medical evacuation, and distinguished visitor airlift for the western Pacific, while serving as a key strategic airlift hub for the entire theater.

DoDEA Pacific selects Jason Sheedy as Region Principal of the Year

DoDEA Pacific selects Jason Sheedy as Region Principal of the Year

March 10, 2023 The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Pacific region is pleased to announce Mr. Jason Sheedy, principal of Edgren Middle High School in Okinawa, Japan, as the 2023 DoDEA Pacific Principal of the Year.
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Norovirus Information Sheet

Norovirus Information Sheet

March 01, 2023 Norovirus is a very contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea. Outbreaks are common and can happen at any time, but they are most likely to occur from November to April.
Women's History Month

Women's History Month

February 28, 2023 March is Women’s History Month – a time to honor the contributions of women in American history.
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Music in Our Schools Month

Music in Our Schools Month

February 28, 2023 DoDEA joins the National Association for Music Education and schools across the nation in celebrating Music in Our Schools Month (MIOSM) in March. The purpose of recognizing MIOSM in DoDEA is to highlight and advocate for music programs in our schools.
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Community Schools

Yokota HS


Principal

School Address
Unit 5072
Yokota AB
APO, AP 96328-5072
Yokota, Japan
Phone: 042-552-2510 Ext. 57018/7019
Fax: 042-552-2510 Ext. 57223
DSN Phone: 315-225-7018/7019
DSN Fax: 315-225-7223
From US: 011-81-3117-55-7018/7019
From the US Fax: 011-81-3117-55-7223

Mendel ES


Principal

School Address
Unit 5072
Yokota AB
APO, AP 96328-5072
Yokota, Japan
Phone: 042-552-2510 Ext. 55503/5504
Fax: 042-552-2510 Ext. 55502
DSN Phone: 315-225-5503/5504
DSN Fax: 315-225-5502
From US: 011-81-3117-55-5503/5504
From the US Fax: 011-81-3117-55-5502

Yokota West Elementary School


Principal

School Address
Unit 5072
Yokota AB
APO, AP 96328-5072
Yokota, Japan

DSN Phone: 315-225-7611
DSN Fax: 315-225-5732
From US: 011-81-3117-55-7611
From the US Fax: 011-81-3117-55-5732

Yokota MS


Principal

School Address
Unit 5072
Yokota AB
APO, AP 96328-5072
Yokota, Japan
Phone: 042-552-2510 Ext. 59671
Fax: 042-552-2510 Ext. 53091
DSN Phone: 315-225-9671
DSN Fax: 315-225-3091
From US: 011-81-3117-55-9671
From the US Fax: 011-81-3117-55-3091

Community Contacts
Name Position Position Description Phone Number
Transportation Mon-Fri 800-1500 042-552-2510 Ext. 5-9787 or 5-9646
School Meals Program 81-98-970-6380.