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Serving the U.S. Army Japan community

December 16, 2010VOL. 38, NO. 48

Serving the U.S. Army Japan community

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2 News

4 Community

INSIDE the TORII

Photo by Dustin

Spc. Gregory Wong, assigned to the 78th Signal Battalion, extinguishes a simulated re using a laser-driven training device at the Winter Safety Day and Health Fair h

Friday at the Community Activity Center here. Hundreds attended the event, which was coordinated by the U.S. Army Garrison Japan Safety Ofce and featured stdisplays, interactive booths and representatives from several organizations and units on Camp Zama who provided further information and answered questions.

Winter safety stressed at community evenBy Dustin Perry

Torii Editor

A seasonal event coordinated by the U.S.

Army Garrison Japan Safety Ofce helped

to ensure that Camp Zama community

members will have a safe and incident-free

winter, the USAG-J commander said.

The Winter Safety Day and Health Fair,

held Friday at the Community Activity Cen-

ter here, was a comprehensive event for the

Soldiers, civilians and Japanese employees

on the installation, said Col. Perry Helton.

Local representatives from several units and

organizations were at the CAC to provide

direct information and offer hands-on train-

ing to those in attendance.

There is nothing more important than

the safety of our Soldiers, their family mem-

bers and the civilians who allow the Army to

be able to execute its mission, said Helton.

Every opportunity we get, we provide a

venue to reinforce training and update when

it comes to new requirements or standards

that have been implemented.

Both the format and the open venue of

the Safety Day were instrumental in making

it such a success, said Helton. The USAG-J

Safety Ofce coordinated the event in a way

that elevated it beyond a typical learning

environment, he said.

What theyve done is taken [safety

training] from the stale, sit-in-the-classroom

PowerPoint brieng and theyve made this

an interactive, hands-on experience, said

Helton. You get a block of instruction,

you have to participate, and you have to

demonstrate that you understand how to

perform a task.

One of the stations included a booth

where the instructor gave tips to prevent

electricity- and re-related hazards when

putting up both indoor and outdoor holiday

decorations, choosing plastic tree ornaments

over easily breakable glass ones, and avoid-

ing decorations and small candies that pose

serious choking hazards to children.

Fire department ofcials ran a station

that allowed participants to extingui

simulated blaze using a laser-driven trai

device that taught users to aim at the ba

the ame and use a sweeping motion.

Attendees lauded the event based on

wide array of information available th

with many admitting they learned a

things about health and safety of w

they were previously unaware.

There was a station where you get to

how many germs are actually on a pers

hand, said Sgt. 1st Class Carlton Sm

assigned to the 78th Signal Battalion. I

ally gives you some insight on how qui

See SAFETY DAY, Pag

11 Calendar

12 Travel

6 Community

8 Sports


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2 December 16, 2010 TORII www.torii.army.m

NEWS

Zama Briefs

Toriion holiday breakThis is the nal issue of the Torii for

2010. Publication will cease for the nexttwo weeks before resuming with a newissue on Jan. 6.

Holiday lighting policyHoliday lighting for family housing is

limited from 5 to 10 p.m. daily until Jan. 1,except for Dec. 24 and 25 and Jan. 1, whenhours will be extended to midnight.

Outdoor illumination displays shall beenergy-conservative in nature and restrictedto the dates and hours stated. Illuminateddisplays are not allowed on roofs, gutters,downspouts or trees, and no drilling of con-crete or metal structures is permitted.

All holiday decorations, including fas-teners, must be removed after the holidayseason. Non-electrical decorations areencouraged for both the home and ofce.If electrical displays are used in ofceareas, they will be illuminated only duringholiday functions and turned off at the closeof business.

First-time drivers courseA rst-time drivers course is scheduled

to be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec.21 through 26, excluding Christmas Day,at the Naval Air Facility Atsugi SafetyOfce classroom, Bldg. 146, next to theChild Development Center. The cost is30,000 and students must be at least 16years old. For more information, call KeithTuskey at 263-6535 or [email protected].

You Made the GradeNow in its tenth consecutive year, the

You Made the Grade program recog-nizes Camp Zama students who achieve aB average or better with a benets-lled

booklet. Exclusive offers include a free

Burger King kids meal or a Subway six-inch combo, video rental and $2 off anynew release DVD at the Power Zone, toname a few.

Students who make the grade also canregister for a drawing to win a savings bondworth up to $5,000 by lling out and mailingan included entry form.

To receive the You Made the Grade booklet, students simply present a validmilitary ID card and proof of an overallB or better average to the Camp ZamaExchange. Students may receive one coupon

package for every qualifying report card,but may enter the savings bond drawingonly once per calendar year.

Camp Zama families can contact theExchange at 263-5585 for more information

about You Made the Grade.

Sexual Assault Preventionand Response ProgramSexual assault is a criminal offense that has

no place in the Army. Every Soldier who

is aware of a sexual assault should report

it immediately It is punishable under the

Uniform Code of Military Justice and other

federal and local civilian laws. USAG-J

Camp Zama Sexual Assault Hotline:

882# or 090-9395-8909 (24/7 response).

USAG-J Torii Station: 090-6861-8042 (24/7

response). Army Sexual Assault Prevention

and Response Program website: http://www.

sexualassault.army.mil.

Photo by Chip Stei

Staying keen(From left): Maj. Gen. Michael T. Harrison, Sr., commander of U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward), receives a brienfrom Capt. Jose Abad-Hernandez, commander of C Battery, 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery, during the military

exercise Keen Sword on Dec. 7 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. Keen Sword is a joint bilateral eld training exercisinvolving Japan Self Defense Forces and United States Forces.

germs can be transferred from one person

to another, and it shows you how you can

keep your hands clean.

Reiterating safety toward the end of the

year when many people take a break dur-

SAFETY DAY, From page 1

Photo by Dustin

Cynthia Watterson, right, a eld ofce assistant for Camp Zamas American Red Cross, provides information to Spc. MattLeFevre during the Winter Safety Day and Health Fair, held Friday at the Community Activity Center here.

ing the holidays is crucial, said Smith, and

events like Fridays help to bring safety to

the forefront of peoples minds.

Safety is an every-day thing, so you

never want to get too into the holiday spirit

that you forget about [it], said Smith.

Spc. Matthew LeFevre, also assigned to

the 78th Signal Bn., said it was conven

to having so many resources available

They have enough people here f

different organizations, and it really m

it easy to get what you need, said LeFe

To be able to come to one spot and h

everything in one location is perfect.


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by, the U.S. Government, Department of Defense, Department of the Army orthe U.S. Army Garrison Japan command. It is published weekly by the TORIIstaff of the USAG-J HNR/Public Affairs ofce, APO, AP 96343-0054, phone315-263-5978.

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T RII Newspaper Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Michael T. Harrison SrGarrison Commander: Col. Perry HeltonGarrison Public Affairs Ofcer: Edward H. RoperEditor: Dustin PerryStaff: Tetsuo Nakahara

Okinawa Bureau Chief: Anastasia Moreno

Okinawa Bureau Staff: Lauren Hall

TORII December 16, 2010

Sound Off!

Do you have a concern or an issue on your mind? Are you seeking a channel for your voice to be heard? Look no further. The Torii welcomes all letters regar

issues or concerns involving the Camp Zama community as a whole. Critical letters should offer suggestions for resolutions as applicable. Letters or e-mails mus

signed, but names will be withheld in publication upon request. The Torii will protect the names of its sources if they so desire.

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Torii TalkChristmas Wishes

Camp Zamas annual tree-lighting celebration was held here Dec. 7 and included dozens of community members whoe were there to witness the event. Also in attenda

was Santa Claus, who was there to greet the children and take note of their gift wishes this year. The Torii was also there to nd out what a few children wanted m

to appear under their tree on Christmas morning.

ByTetsuo Nakahara

Torii Staff

An Xbox 360

Megyn McCoy

A giraffe doll

Mirai Kashiwada

A Moxie Girlz d oll

Angelica Nicole Key

A chemistry set

Alexander Romero with his sister

Miha Romero


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COMMUNITY4 December 16, 2010 TORII www.torii.army.m

SCHOOL NEWSZama Child Development Center: 263-4992 Dec. 20: Ornament Making

SHA Child Development Center: 267-6348 Dec. 16: PAC Meeting at Cafe Roberto, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Dec. 16: Santas visit

SAS Open Recreation Pr ogram: Parents: Are you looking for programs that your

school-aged children can participate in? Children: Are you looking for things that will

keep you active and busy outside of the house? If so, then the Open Recreation Program

events are for you. School Age Services is offering open recreation opportunities in the

weekday and Saturday afternoons for youth currently enrolled in grades one to six.

Registration: To register your child or for more information please stop by the CYS

Central Enrollment Registry Ofce in Bldg. 533 on Camp Zama, or call 263-4125 or

SAS at 267-6013.

John O. Arnn Elementary : 267-6602 PSCD Screening: Your child or someone elses may qualify for Preschool Services

for Children with Disabilities. Screenings for children ages 3 to 5 are held twice a month

at AES to locate and identify children who may have developmental delays. Call Arnn

Elementary School at 267-6602 to make an appointment if you suspect your child has

a delay in language, physical, cognitive, social or adaptive behavior development. For

children under 3 years of age, call EDIS at 267-6545 to schedule an appointment.

GradeSpeed: DoDEA has implemented GradeSpeed in all fourth- through 12th-grade

classrooms worldwide. GradeSpeed is a web-based program that enables parents to log

in and view grade and attendance data for their students. GradeSpeed will be the o

authorized and supported grade book used by DoDEA employees in these grades.

All teachers have secure access to GradeSpeed through the use of an Internet web brow

Teachers use the grade book portion of GradeSpeed to enter assignments, grades an

maintain grade calculations. Teachers are also able to e-mail progress reports to par

through GradeSpeed. For more information, go to http://www.dodea.edu/back_to_sch

gradespeed.cfm or contact Brandy Bell, educational technologist, at brandy.bell@

dodea.edu.

Zama American Middle School : 263-4040 DoDEA Customer Satisfaction Survey: The Department of Defense Educa

Activity has released its biennial Customer Satisfaction Survey, available to all parents

students (grades four through 12) now through Dec. 15. Soliciting valuable feedback four DoDEA students and parents, survey questions center around the types of progr

DoDEA schools currently provide to their clientele and the surveys take approxima

20 minutes to complete.

While the DoDEA Customer Satisfaction Survey remains voluntary and anonym

maximum participation is encouraged in order to obtain reliable and valid data. DoD

schools need stakeholder input to continually improve the quality of education prov

to students of military and civilian families. Survey responses will also help develop

next revision of the DoDEA Community Strategic Plan for DoDEA, years 2011-20

The survey is available at https://webapps.dodea.edu/CSS1011/.

Zama American High School : 263-3181Visit the Web at www.zama-hs.pac.dodea.edu/for information pertaining to Z

American High School.

Torii Station tree-lighting includes Santa appearancBy Lauren Hall

Torii Station Public Affairs

TORII STATION, Okinawa Torii Sta-

tion held its annual Christmas tree-lighting

ceremony on Dec. 7 and had a very special

visitor drop by to help bring some Christmas

joy to the occasion.

About 100 children of all ages came out

to enjoy hot cocoa and cookies while they

waited with anticipation for Santa Claus to

arrive to the event.

Members of the Torii Station Fire De-

partment brought Santa and a few of his

elves to the tree-lighting site in a re truck

in time for the ceremony so he could light

the Christmas tree and signify the beginning

of the holiday season.

Following the ceremony, some of the

children boarded the re truck for a ride

through Torii Station.

The tradition of lighting Christmas trees

began during the 17th century, when people

attached small candles to the ends of tree

branches.

Photos by Laure

Santa Claus visited Torii Station Dec. 7 for the annual tree-lighting ceremony.

After Thomas Edison invented the incan-

descent light bulb, he hung strings of electric

lights outside his lab. Edward Johnson, the

president of Edisons company, began using

the electric lights for his Christmas tree in

1882 and called a press conference, which

generated comments such as, the handsom-

est Christmas tree in the United States and

a brilliant Christmas tree.

At that time, electric Christmas lights

were too expensive for most people, so the

unsafe use of candles continued. In 1917,

following a tragic re in New York City, a

teenager named Albert Sadacca convinced

his family, whose business was making

ornamental novelty lights, to manufacture

affordable electric lights. They only sold

100 strings of lights the rst year, which

were all-white lights.

The next year the company decided to

use brightly colored bulbs. As more house-

holds began using electricity, electric tree

lights became popular and by the 1930s,

candles permanently gave way to electric

tree lights.


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Camp Zama volunteers visit leprosy patientsBy Tetsuo Nakahara

Torii Staff

By Chip Steitz

10th Support Group Public Affairs

Photo by Chip

First Lt. Sharjuan P. Burgos emerges from a wrapped box Monday morning to the surprise her 9-year-old daughter Ashliyfourth-grade student at Kadena Elementary School in Okinawa. Burgos returned early from a deployment to Afghanista

Soldier surprises daughter with early Christmas miracle

TORII STATION, Okinawa A huge

wrapped box with a red bow appeared Fri-

day morning in Paige Millers fourth-grade

classroom at Kadena Elementary School,

and all her young students waited with an-

ticipation to learn what may be inside.The following Monday, the sense of

eagerness among the students was amplied

as they led into class, which included an

Armed Forces Network camera crew along

with the school principal, Stan Hays. As

the students settled down, Miller began

reviewing assignments and reminded the

class that the box came from a place far

away and contained a very special gift for

one of the students.

Miller then asked 9-year-old Ashliyn D.

Burgos to come forward. Placing her hand on

the box, Ashliyn watched as the Christmas

wrapping suddenly gave way and 1st Lt.

Sharjuan P. Burgos appeared, holding back

tears as she embraced her understandably

elated daughter.Burgos deployed to Afghanistan in May

for a one-year tour and was scheduled to

return to Okinawa sometime this month for

two weeks of rest-and-recuperation leave,

but decided to come back unannounced

to surprise Ashliyn, who was under the

impression that her mother would not be

home for another 10 days.

Burgos said she wanted to arrive during

the last week of school before the Christmas

break in order to meet Ashliyns teacher and

friends, and spend time with her in a school

setting, since she deployed long before the

school year started. She plans to attend

upcoming eld trips and other planned

activities at the school with Ashliyn before

returning to Afghanistan after Christmas.

Burgos contacted Hays in September

about the idea to surprise Ashliyn, and the

principal said he thought it was a wonder-

ful idea.

[This was] something I had never seen

or done before, said Hays, who added that

he was very eager to participate in such a

wonderful Christmas gift for a student at

his school.

The teachers worked hard to assure that

everything was coordinated for the surprise

unveiling, even constructing a large box in

which Burgos was placed, said Hays.

The class originally thought they had

won a surprise by getting their classrooms

name pulled out of a hat, said Miller. [I

told the class] that AFN was on hand just

to observe a classroom setting before

holiday season.

Both Sharjuan and her husband, Sgt

Class Geraldo Burgos, are equal opportu

advisers for all Army personnel assigne

Torii Station. Geraldo has been taking ca

Ashliyn while Sharjuan has been deplo

The family elected to not deploy toge

so their daughter would be able to have

parent at home with her at all times.

Photo by Tetsuo Nak

Chaplain (Maj.) Paul Passamonti , left, U.S. Army Garri son Japan chap lain, haa Christmas present to a patient at Koyama Fukusei Hospital during their visiSaturday. Ten volunteers fr om the Camp Zama community visited the hospita

Ten volunteers from the Camp Zama

community conducted their annual Christ-

mas visit to Koyama Fukusei Hospital in

Gotenba City on Saturday.

Koyama Fukusei Hospital is the oldestleprosy treatment facility in Japan, and

was established in 1889 by Father Germain

Testevide of the Paris Foreign Missions

Society. At its peak, the hospital treated

and cared for more than 80 patients. Today,

that number has decreased to seven patients

due to improvements in medical treatment,

and the hospital is now open to the public

as standard hospital and clinic.

Shortly after World War II, the Army

and Navy began making visits to Koyama

Fukusei to provide food and supplies. The

chaplain and catholic group from Camp

Zama has been maintaining a strong re-

lationship with the hospital not only with

their Christmas visits, but also throughout

the year. This marks the 63rd year of the

partnership.

We try to coordinate the visit here

once a quarter, said Chaplain (Maj.) Paul

Passamonti, U.S. Army Garrison Japan

chaplain. The food drive we give to the

hospital is not only for the staff and patients

at the hospital, but also it goes to homeless

people in Gotenba City.

The volunteer group consisted of Sol-

diers, family members, civilians, master

labor contractors and Japanese Ground Self

Defense Force members. They met with the

patients and hospital staff in a meeting roomat the facility, where they gave a Christmas

present to each patient and sang Christmas

carols for them.

The Christmas songs they sang today

and their kind visit and gift-giving remind

me of the origin of the Christmas tradition,

said Chaplain Vincenzo Pascale, interim

president of KFH. I really hope to carry

on this relationship and their visit to our

hospital. I truly appreciate what they have

done.

The catholic community at Camp Zama

also raised 70,000 yen from their weekly

collection plate to donate to the facility,

along with food and supplies.

After meeting with the patients, the group

toured the hospital as they sang Christmas

carols for people throughout the entire

facility. At the end of the visit, the hospital

staff took the group to the hospital museum,

where they saw the 120-year history of the

facility.

We always look forward to seeing

people from Camp Zama, said Tokio

Fujiwara, one of the patients. I really ap-

preciate their caring and kindness. I have

been here for 55 years now. There are no

more new leprosy patients, and we are

happy that they come to visit us from C

Zama. I have many good memories of t

visit. Every time they visit us, we really

that Christmas has come.


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By Tetsuo Nakahara

Torii Staff

Diverse entertainment, exotic food samplings and prize

giveaways brought several Camp Zama community

members together for the 12th annual Chr istmas Around

the World event held Friday at the Camp Zama Community Club

and coordinated by the Camp Zama Child, Youth and School

Services.

Christmas Around the World

began in 1998 by CYSS as a way to

showcase the many programs avail-

able to the community, and the event

included a small potluck meal. The

event has attracted a larger crowd

each year, and Friday drew morethan 700 people from the community.

Long lines of people formed at the

special food booths, which offered

multi-ethnic cuisine from places

such as Hawaii, the Philippines,

Korea, Greece, Germany and more

prepared by community members

and local vendors.

The biggest seasonal celebration

in Camp Zama featured singing and

dancing performances by children from various organizations and

local groups, including the Zama and Sagamihara child development

centers, School Age Services, the Girl Scouts, the Hui O Hawaii

Club, Keri Prather, Japanese hip-hop dance group B-Jewel, and

Kanagawa Sogo Sangyo High School. Each group represented a

particular culture or country and performed on the special stage

set in the parking of the CZCC. Attendees applauded all of the

performers as they conclude their acts.

The stage was made to match the events name and included

an all-Christmas-movie projector and a childrens play room. A

rafe-prize giveaway was held for children and adults, supported

by the Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Commands com-

mercial sponsorship division.

I won a [Christmas] stocking as tall as me, said Kelly Ma-

loney, a member of the Girl Scouts. I sang today with the Girl

Scouts. I love everything about this event.

Col. Perry Helton, commander of U.S. Army Garrison Japan,

and his wife Wanda appeared

as Santa and Mrs. Claus at

the event. They gave opening

remarks and sat in large chairs

to read Christmas stories for

the children. Several children

fullled the Christmas tradition

of telling Santa their gift wishesfor this years holiday.

Working as Santa Claus is

very tough, said Helton, but

I get plenty of joy making kids

smile. To all of the Camp Zama

community, we hope that they

are enjoying the festivities for the

holiday season with their family

and friends. Ho, ho, ho!

Christmas tree-lighting cer-

emonies were also held during the week at Camp Zama, Sagamihar a

Housing Area and Sagami General Depot with many attendees.

The 296th Army Band of U.S. Army Japan performed their

annual Holiday Concert prior to the Camp Zama tree-lighting cer-

emony at the Music Theater Workshop on Dec. 7. More than 300

people attended to celebrate the kickoff of the holiday season.

Soldiers from the 78th Signal Battalion were also presented as

the winners of the 2010 Commanders Cup at Christmas Around

the World.

The soldiers of the 78th Signal Battalion were announced as thewinners of the 2010 Commanders Cup during the event.

A snowman hands out candy to attendees at Camp ZamasChristmas Around the World event.

Children from School Age Services sing and dance about their featured country, Mexico, during theChri stmas Around the World ev ent, held Friday at the Camp Zama Community Club here.

Children from the Camp Zama Child Development Center sing a song for Australia during the event.

Members of the Hui O Hawaii club perform traditional Hawaiian music with young hula dancers.

Photos by Tetsuo Na

Community members celebrate the tree-lighting ceremony held Dec. 7 at Camp Zama.


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SPORTS & FITNESS8 December 16, 2010 TORII www.torii.army.m

Approach the benchShawn Campbell chalks his hands before asuccessful attempt to bench press 500 poundsat the Big Kahuna Competition held Thursdayat Yano Fitness Center here. The competitionfeatured nearly 20 male and female lifters wh oeach had three attempts to bench press thehighest weight-body weight ratio. Winnersincluded:

Mens Heavyweight: 1st Place, ShawnCampbell (1.95 ratio) and 2nd Place, NikiaMonday (1.37)

Mens Middleweight: 1st Place, Joseph Ink(1.77) and 2nd Place, Nashon Moor er (1.49)

Mens Lightweight: 1st Place, ThomasLiker (1.67) and 2nd Place, Seiichiro Nishizawa(1.63)

Womens Divisio n: 1st Place, Olga Kuzubov(0.74) and 2nd Place, Jasmine Young (0.69)

(Photo by Dustin Perry)

Army trumps Navy in annual fag ootball matchu

Photos by Dustin Army team member Jacobie Brydson, wearing th e black jersey, leaps to catch a 60-yard pass fteammate Angel Cendejas, which he then ran past three Navy defenders for a touchdo wn during

annual Army-Navy ag football game held Saturday at Fleet Activity Yokosukas Berkey Field.

By Dustin Perr y

Torii Editor

Army won the annual ag foot-

ball showdown against Navy for

the rst time since 2007 because,

much like the precisely executed

offensive plays the team stagedSaturday, the outcome was seem-

ingly already designed.

A 60-yard pass reception that

resulted in a touchdown was just

one of the many highlight mo-

ments of Armys stunning 26-19

victory over Navy at Fleet Activity

Yokosukas Berkey Field.

We practiced that [play] for

about four days, said the Angel

Cendejas, who completed the pass

to teammate Jacobie Brydson. I

already knew where he was going

to be. I told him, Hey, Im going

to get it to you. You just be there.

After I saw him catch it and the

Navy defender missed his ag, I

said, Hes gone.The amazing play closed out

the rst half of the game, but the

Army team was already running

hot early in the match. Within

minutes, the Army staged an of-

fensive drive that brought them

within first-and-goal range. A

short pitch from Abifarin Scott

to teammate Nikolas Jones led to

a scoring run that resulted in the

rst points on the board.

The Navy defense proved to

be a formidable presence, how-

ever, when defender Arkee Jones

snatched an interception from theair to regain possession of the ball.

A few short plays later, and the

Navy offensive line was also with -

in scoring range. They made good

on the opportunity with a short TD

reception by lineman Lorenz Piper,

tying the game 6-6.

On the Armys next possession,

Cendejas gave a boost to his team

with a 20-yard run that brought

the offensive line past mideld.

However, another Navy intercep-

tion this one by Antoine Holden

once again gave the home team

the advantage.

Piper had an opportunity to give

Navy the lead, but he uncharacter-

istically dropped a wide open passwhile standing in the end zone. Fol-

lowing the Cendejas-to-Brydson

pass reception and scoring run, the

Army led 12-6 at the half.

At the beginning [of the half]

we had our ups and downs, but after

that we got rid of the butteries and

scored the rst touchdown, said

Cendejas. If we made a mistake,

we didnt worry about it and we

picked each other up and said,

Hey, were only human. Lets

keep going.

The Navy offense came alive

early in the second half. On a

fourth-and-goal play, Rod

Evans took a handoff and ra

past Army defender Kori S

mers. The extra point was g

and Navy held its rst lead of

game at 13-12.

It was near the end of the sec

half that Army began to domi

the eld. It started with a

reception by Cendejas, whic

converted into a gain of ne

30 yards. He later scored o

one-yard run. During the Na

next possession, the quarterbthrew a pass that was interce

by Richmond Slan, who ra

yards and into the end zone.

With both the clock and t

chances of a comeback dwind

the Navy beefed up their gam

an attempt to make something

pen. They almost did a few p

later, but Evans was the sec

Navy player to miss a pass w

standing unguarded in the

zone. The team did score o

more in the closing seconds,

it was nonetheless not enoug

overcome their decit.

I think we played well,

it was a tough game, said N

coach Allan McGathey. I thdropped passes hurt us a lot to

and confusion on the offense

another big drawback for us.

Its a battle between the b

we want to prove that were b

than them, and they want to pr

that theyre better than us, ad

McGathey. We did win the pr

ous two years, and I guess it

just time for the Army to step

and beat us.

The Army previously los

game against Navy in 2009 on

home eld at Camp Zama.


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ages 6 months and up : DoD ID card requVaccines are limited until all shipmentsreceived. For more information, contactImmunization staff at 263-4838.Hours: Monday through Wednesday and Fri8 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday: 1p.m. Patients must be signed in 15 minutes

to closing time to receive their vaccination

Access to care at BG Sams U.S. AHealth Clinic is available 24/7. The clinic iopen 24/7 but our triage line is available 2When calling the clinic at 263-4127, our will notify a provider who will call you bThe provider will advise you if you can waitthe clinic opens, or if you need to seek med

care elsewhere.

Recently we have noticed an increascalls to the 911 number. This is the egency number which activates the MPsambulance, EMTs and translators. If you a life-threatening medical emergency, call on post or 119 off post. If you are feelingor have an injury that does not meet the crifor life, limb or eyesight, call the clinic at 4127 and push option 1 for triage nurse or

medical advice. Our provider on call will adyou on what options are available.

Hoops Against HungerCamp Zamas annual Hoops Against Hun

event is scheduled to be held today from 6

p.m. at Yano Fitness Center. The event is opboys and girls ages 5 to 18. Each participant m

bring two cans of food, which will be distrib

to needy families this holiday season. The e

will include a basketball clinic conducte

staff members from the Youth Sports and Fit

program here. There will also be drawings for various door prizes. For more informa

call Robert Santana at 263-4066.

Lifeguard trainingA lifeguard training class is scheduled to be

beginning Monday and concluding DecClasses will be held Monday through Thur

from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fee for the cour

$75 and includes a class on preventing dis

transmission.. For more information, call

4664 or 263-3348.

Free Fitness ClassesFree tness classes are offered at Yano:

Super Circuit Class: Monday and Wedne

noon to 12:30 p.m. Friday, 5:30 to 6 p.m.

Unit PT Training: Tuesday, 6:30 to 7:30

(Call tness coordinator at 263-5656 four win advance to reserve time slot and prog

request.)

Pilates: Tuesday, beginning at 9 a.m.

High Intensity and Core Training: Wedne

5:30 to 6:30 p.m.TBC Yoga: Friday, beginning at noon.Personal Training/Consultations: Limdays and times, by appointment only. For m

information or to make an appointment,

263-4664 or 263-5656.

Sports photos wantedThe Torii newspaper wants to publish your a

sports photos. To showcase your team or

childs team, e-mail your digital action sp

photos less than two weeks old (with capti

in .jpg format of 3 MB or more to tetsuo.n

[email protected].

Zama Book of RecoRds

list of winneRs foR 2010

Free Throws

(out of 30)Manny Colon - 23Hometown: Arecibo, Puerto Rico;

Unit/Organization: 35th CSSB;

Favorite Athlete: Kobe Bryant;

Motto: Wishing and hoping will

not do; hard work, determination

and believing in yourself will equal

success.

Nanae Inagaki - 15Hometown: Aichi, Japan; Unit/

Organizat ion: USARJ; Mot to:

Practice makes perfect.

Three-Point Shoot

(out of 15)Stephen Thom as - 11Hometown: Bradenton, Fla.; Unit/

Organization: 35th CSSB; Favorite

Athlete: Isaiah Thomas; Motto: No

problem.

Nanae Inagaki - 5Hometown: Aichi, Japan; Unit/

Organizat ion: USARJ; Mot to:

Practice makes perfect.

Bench Press Body-

weight (mal e,

full body weight/

female, body

weight)Joseph Ink - 29 tim esHometown: Portsmouth, Va.; Unit/

Organization: 78th Signal Bn.;

Favor i te Athle te : Sean Sherk;

Yano Fitness Center Report Motto: Just gotta want it.

Mari lyn Vi laythong - 50t imesHometown: Wichita, Kan. ; Unit/

Organ i za t i on : M EDDAC-Japan ;

Favorite Athlete: Jackie Chan; Motto:

Energy and persistence conquer all

things.

Swim Fastest Lap

(50 meters)B r a n d o n U n g e t h e i m -27.97 sec.Hometown: Booneville, Ind.; Unit/

Organizat ion: USAG-J; Favor i te

Athlete: Tiger Woods; Motto: Do all

things well.

Alex Glade - 34.24 sec.Hometown: Boulder, Colo.; Unit/

Organization: USACE-Japan; Favorite

Athlete: Kurt Warner; Motto: The

past is history, tomorrow is a mystery,

but today is a gift, which is why it is

called the present.

40-Yard DashNikia Mond ay - 4.44 sec.Hometown: Waukegan, Ill.; Unit/

Organization: 441st MI Bn.; Favorite

Athlete: Michael Jordan; Motto: I

feel the need for speed.

Sherri Reese - 4.78 sec.Hometown: Opel ika , Ala . ; Uni t /

Organization: 35th CSSB; Favorite

Athlete: Michael Johnson; Motto: I

come to win.

Volleyball Accuracy

(Serve out of 30

attempts)

Jim my Freeman - 4Hometown: Portland, Texas; Unit/

Organ i za t i on : PHCR-Pac i f i c ;

Favorite Athlete: Peyton Manning;

Motto: Never quit.

Amy Br inson - 1Hometown: Aberdeen, S.D.; Unit/

Organization: MEDDAC-Japan;

Motto: Ill give it a try.

Football AccuracyThrow (out of 20)Stephen Palmer - 6Hometown: Augsberg, Germany;

U n i t / O r g a n i z a t i o n : I C o r p s

(Forward); Favorite Athlete: Pele;

Motto: There is no I in team.

Yvonne Tapper - 4Hometown: New York, N.Y.; Unit/

Organization: I Corps (Forward);

Favorite Athlete: Kobe Bryant;

Motto: Live life to its fullest.

Pool 50-meter

KickboardDuncan Adams - 42.81

sec.Hometown: Seattle, Wash.; Unit/

Organization: 78th Signal Bn.;

Favorite Athlete: Tiger Woods;

Motto: Never better.

A l e x G l a d e - 4 7 . 3 7sec.Hometown: Boulder, Colo.; Unit/

Organ i za t i on : USACE-Japan ;

Favorite Athlete: Kurt Warner;

M ot to : The pas t i s h i s t o ry ,

tomorrow is a mystery, but today

is a gift, which is why it is called

the present.

Fitness FilesBy Jane Kup kowskiCamp Zama Fitness CoordinatorFor many adults, the average weight gain

during the holidays is only one pound. For

those who are overweight, this number can

reach up to ve pounds or more.

While gaining one to ve pounds isnt

necessarily bad, research suggests weight

gained during the holidays is usually never

lost, so those pounds can add up after a few

years. Avoiding holiday weight gain is easy

when following a few simple strategies:

1. Since stress can cause weight gain,

Tips offered to reduce stress,avoid holiday weight gain

manage the problem by ensuring you get

enough sleep and exercise to reduce stress

levels and prevent stress eating.

2. Watch portion sizes, and eat favorite

holiday foods such as sugary cakes and

cookies in moderation.

3. Limit alcohol intake to avoid too

many extra calories. At parties, alternate

alcoholic beverages with sparkling water

with lemon.

4. Avoid skipping meals, as this may

lead to overeating later on, a slowdown in

metabolism, and fatigue.

5. Get an adequate amount of sleep,

since lack of sleep makes it harder to resistfattening foods.

6. Never go to parties hungry; it is easy

to overeat when famished. Eat a small,

nutritious snack before leaving for a party

or drink a tall glass of water before hitting

the buffet table.

7. Eat slowly at meals and wait at least

15 minutes before going back for a second

helping. This gives the body enough time

to feel satiated.

Holidays should be a fun, relaxing and

exciting time of the year spent with friends

and family. In the end, the memories you

created should last the whole year. Re-

member to relax, laugh and allow yourself

to indulge without putting on the pounds.


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are free to military personnel, DA Civilians,

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workplace E-mail or phone numbers listed.

To submit a classied ad, E-mail tetsuo.

[email protected]. However, the Torii

Newspaperreserves the right not to publish

inappropriate advertisements. Deadline

is no later than noon Mondays. Militarycommunity classied ads can also be placed

for free on a commercial Web site at www.mymilitaryclassieds.com/xzclf/162_Camp_

Zama_ARMY_/.

Appropriated Fund (APF) and NonappropriatedFund (NAF) job announcements and applicationinstructions are available athttp://cpol.army.mil.For questions regarding APF vacancies, pleasecall 263-3608. NAF MWR job announcementsand required forms are also available at http://www.usarj.army.mil/information/zama/employ.htm. For questions regarding NAF vacancies,please call 263-5800.

Non-appropriated fundPacic Stars & Stripes job announcements are available online athttp://cpol.army.mil. For more information, call

the Job Information Center at 229-3163.

Japanese national position vacancies are postedon the Internet at http://www.usagj.jp.pac.army.mil/ima/sites/jeso/rp_jjobs_list_j.asp.Application forms are available on the samesite. Selection status can also be checked. Formore information, call 263-3325.

Jobs

OthersWanted

Other local positions

Pets

For sale

http://www.aafes.com/ems/pac/zama.htm267-6111

fry6:30 p.m....................The Tourist (PG-13) 125 minutes

9:10 p.m..............................Due Date (R) 100 minutes

stury

6:30 p.m....................The Tourist (PG-13) 125 minutes

9:10 p.m..............................Due Date (R) 100 minutes

suny

3:30 p.m.......The Social Network (PG-13) 120 minutes

6:30 p.m....................The Tourist (PG-13) 125 minutes

fry6:30 p.m...Chronicles of Narnia: Dawn Treader (PG) 112minutes

9:30 p.m............Paranormal Activity 2 (R) 89 minutes

stury

4 p.m...................................Tangled (PG) 100 minutes

6:30 p.m...Chronicles of Narnia: Dawn Treader (PG) 112minutes

9:30 p.m............Paranormal Activity 2 (R) 89 minutes

suny

2:30 p.m...Chronicles of Narnia: Dawn Treader (PG) 112minutes

5:30 p.m...................The Tourist (PG-13) 100 minutes

8 p.m.................Paranormal Activity 2 (R) 89 minutes

anm ptn: Dogs and cats are avaifor adoption at the Camp Zama Veterinary CFor more information, call 263-3875.

ZCsa et Mt Wt shp: located behindthe dry cleaners on Camp Zama, carries vintageJapanese items and collectibles. Store hours areevery Tuesday and the 2nd and 4th Saturdaysof the month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Protsfrom the shop go back to the community inscholarships and welfare grants. For additionalinformation please call 263-5533. Stop on byand check it out.

JaPaNese sPoUse ClUB: Would you liketo socialize with other Japanese spouses, learn

more about being a military spouse, share yourexperiences and support with others? If so, pleasecall Meg at 263-8327 or e-mail [email protected] for more information.

Rising Sun Lodge 151, F&AM. Stated Meeting1st Thursday of every month at the Masonic Bldg,Sagami Depot. For more information contact:[email protected]; website: risingsunlodge151.com; or call Dave 080-3467-7881.

Bby ttr: Seeking a babysitter who is willingto watch my 1-year-old overnight at our house.Our house is It is about a minute out gate 4.If you are interested, please call Scott at 090-8513-6274.

vuntr t U.s. army Gr rn Jp n Pt

src Cntr : Volunteer opportunities areavailable in the USAGJ Postal Service Center,we will provide you with valuable training in PostOfce and Unit Mailroom operations. Pleasecontact Army Community Services at 263-8087

for details and assistance on volunteering yourservices.

engh tchr: A small off-post homeschool(about 200 students) near Sagami Depot.First time teachers welcome! Classes availableMon. Thu. 1pm to 9pm ( No weekends orFridays!) Call for details. Derek PartingtonEnglish School, home 042-756-4483; cell090-3082-4439 or E-mail: [email protected]

Ch n Yuth Prgrm atnt (l

2-4), (CYS, Zama & SHA), CY-1/2, RFT/RPT,$9.58 - $17.09, Open Continuous

Rcrtn atnt (lgur), RD, Flex,NF-02, $9.29, Close: Open until lled

Rcrtn atnt ,Paint Ball, RD, Flex,

NF-02, $9.29, Close: January 06, 2011

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@ Cmp Zm: Requirements are: Must be 20years old. Must have a High School Diploma.Must be a US Citizen or Resident Alien w/ GreenCard for US. Must have knowledge of BasicComputer Systems and know how to use the MSOfce Suite (Word, Excel & Access). ForwardResumes to [email protected]. Position to begin rst week of August fortraining with the store Grand Opening on 16August 2010.

ant-Trrrm/frc Prtctnntructrwnt. Positions are available with FirearmsAcademy of Hawaii, Inc. Duties includeinstruction of marksmanship, watch standingand tactical team movements. Position locationis Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan. Marksmanshipinstructor experience is a must. Tactical teammovement experience is desired. Qualiedcandidates may call Christopher at 243-6171 orsend resume [email protected].

subt tut t chr : Zama AmericanHigh/Middle School are currently acceptingapplications for substitute teachers. U.S.citizenship and a high school diploma or GEDare required. For more information or anyquestions, please call 263-4005.

Phyc Thrp t, intrmttnt (240 hur ):

Provides physical therapy service in the areasof physical disabilities, neuromuscular and psychosocial dysfunctions in patients ranging

from adolescence to the very elderly. Must havelicense to practice physical therapy in the U.S.This is a contract positions open to SOFA statusapplicants. Resumes may be sent to [email protected]. ALL applicants shallregister in the Central Contractor Registration(CCR) at www.ccr.gov.

Phyc Thrp t, intrmtt nt (240 hur):

Provides physical therapy service in the areasof physical disabilities, neuromuscular andpsychosocial dysfunctions in patients rangingfrom adolescence to the very elderly. Must havelicense to practice physical therapy in the U.S.This is a contract positions open to SOFA statusapplicants. Resumes may be sent to [email protected]. ALL applicants shallregister in the Central Contractor Registration(CCR) at www.ccr.gov.

Prt-tm engh tchr: Pay is16,000 towork four times per month. Two Mondays from4 6:10 p.m., one Tuesday from 9 10 p.m. andone Friday from 7 8 p.m. Located 15 minutesdriving distance from SHA in Minami-Rinkanarea. For more information, E-mail Kaz [email protected] .

esl tchr: Seeking ESL teachers for two

conversational group classes. One requires travelto Tama and is very accessible by car. Meeting

times are the 1st and 3rd Sat. from 10:30 a.m.

noon for one class and Sat. from 3 to 4 p.m.for the second. Pay is 7,500 and 3,000 per

hour respectively. Call 090-549-6725 or e-mail

[email protected].

intructr: Arts and Crafts Center seeks

instructors to teach sewing, water color painting,washi paper craft and/or acrylic paint arts. Also

looking for contracted framer who has at leastthree years experience in framing production.

For more information, call Nodera-san at 263-

4412.

intructr: If you interested to teach Hula, Jazz,Piano, Drum classes please contact CommunityActivity Center at 263-8892 or 3939

JaPaNese vi sa assisTaNCe: I am in theprocess of preparing the paperwork to sponsormy new Filipino wife for a Japanese TouristVisa. If you have been thru this process, pleasecall Jeff at 090-9102-2117

ATTENTION

Due to the recent contract with Allied Telresidential phone numbers with 263-, 267-268- prexes have changed. If you are currerunning a classied ad in the Torii that lisout-of-date residential number as a poincontact and would like to change it to yourextension, send an e-mail to tetsuo.nakaharus.army.milwith the updated phone numberTorii staff will work to ensure these changereected in future issues of the publication

4BR 2 Bth hm: minutes from Camp Zama.Many additions and renovation work. Closeto everything! 29.8 million yen. Call Bob [email protected] (6)

Tv: Mitsubishi 62 Inch DLP HDTV withStand and spare bulb. Good condition, great

for gaming and watching movies. Contact Dave@ 080-3467-7881 or email mpdavessg@i. softbank.jp (3)

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is issued and distributed electronically. newsletter is for MLC/MC/IHA personnelUS personnel who have Japanese subordemployees. It is available at https://intrzama.army.mil/?linkid=fureai.

Tb Tp Mnt ur:Do you play Warham40K or Fantasy? Other miniature games? contact me and lets roll some dice! Please eJames @ [email protected]

sh rpr: A cobbler is available on Zambuilding 378. They are open from 11 a.mp.m. Wednesdays and Sundays.

sprt Pht Wnt: The Torii Newspwants to publish your action sports photosports of all ages, all seasons. To showcase team or your childs team, e-mail your diaction sports photos less than two weeks(with captions) in .jpg format of 3mb or mto [email protected].

Ctrng src: The Catering Ofcopen Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:30 - 5:30 p.m., plus it is open on Wednesdayappointment only. For additional informaand assistance, please call at 263-4204.

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Whats HappeningOutside the Gate?

Eagle 810, AFN Tokyo

UpcomingOngoing Events

Pet Holiday PicturesCome to the Camp Zama Veterinary Clinic and have

holiday-themed photos of your pets taken. Picture days

are: Dec. 17 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

No appointment necessary. Santa will be on location.

Post-Combat Stress SupportA special support group to assist those experiencing

symptoms of post-combat stress is offered from 11:30

a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the community room at

Army Community Services. For more information, call

Gary Woods at 263-8091.

CLEP and DANTES TestingCollege-Level Examination Program (CLEP) and Defense

Activity for Non-traditional Education Support (DANTES)

testing sessions are held at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesdays.

To schedule an appointment, call 263-5379 / 4691 or e-mail

[email protected]. To study for the CLEP tests, visit

www. petersons.com. To study for the DANTES exams,

visit www.getcollegecredit.com.

Foreign Born Spouse Support GroupWhether your question concerns immigration and

naturalization, learning the English language, or how to

take local transportation, the Army Community ServiceRelocation Program provides assistance, weekly classes and

referrals. The support group is held on the third Wednesday

of every month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the ACS Outreach

Room. Call 263-HELP (4357) for pre-registration.

Curtain BowlingDate: Dec. 19, Time: 1 to 4 p.m.

Camp Zama Bowling Center

New Years Resolution

Kakizome(Try Japanese Clligraphy)

Date: Jan. 9 Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Place: Camp Zama Community Club

New Years Flower Arrangement with Ikebana instructor

Date: Jan. 20 Time: 2 to 5 p.m.

Place: Arts & Craft Center

For more information, call at 263-4412

Camp Zama /Sagamihara Housing AreaChapel Seasonal Services & Events

dc. 19: Fourth Sunday of Lighting the Advent Candle9 a.m., Catholic Mass, Zama

11 a.m., Protestant Service, Zama

11 a.m., Gospel Service, SHAdc. 24: Fifth Sunday of Lighting the Advent Candle

7 p.m., Protestant Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Zama

Noon, Catholic Christmas Eve Midnight Mass, Zamadc. 25: Catholic Christmas Day Mass, 9 a.m., Zama

dc. 26: Catholic Mass, 9 a.m., Zama

Protestant Service, 11 a.m., Zama

Gospel Service, 11 a.m., SHA

dc. 31: Gospel Service, Watch Night Service, 10 p.m., SHA

Setagaya Boro-Ichi Antique Market in Segaya, Tokyo, Jan. 15-16Boromeans rag. This market began as a literal rag ma

more than 400 years ago. Currently, many antique clot

kimonos and items, as well as some Japanese traditi

sweets and drinks like rice dumplings, baked sweet potat

and sweet milky sake, are on sale.

The Japans Emperors Address f or His Majtys B irthday @ the Imperial Palace, Dec. 2http://www.kunaicho.go.jp/e-event/sanga02.html

Countdown Event @ Yokohama HakkejiSea Paradise (freworks displays), Dec. 3


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By Ttso Nkh

Torii Staff

Tokyo City Lights

Its that time of the year again when small, bright lights

of different colors can be seen just about everywhere. Here

in Japan, people celebrate Christmas with illumination,

spend time with a signicant other, or host a party with

family and friends.

For Japanese, Christmas is more of a commercial holi-

day rather than a sacred one.

It is estimated that less than 1

percent of Japans population

is Christian. Therefore, Dec.

25 is not a Japanese national

holiday. Unless it falls on aweekend, we simply go about

our business on that day. In

fact, many Japanese people

dont even know exactly how

Christmas originated.

At any rate, if youre into

bright lights and up for check-

ing out the city illumination, here are a few places you

can aim for:

ebis Gdn Pc, a ve-minute walk from JR

Ebisu station. Its denitely a recommended hot spot to

see Christmas illumination. This place is home to the

worlds biggest chandeliers (from the Baccarat Com-

pany) and nearly 100,000 light bulbs decorate overtake

the plaza. Here, you can also enjoy many shops, cafes,

restaurants, a theater and museum. Dont forget to visit

the Beer Museum Yebisu (entrance free),

which displays exhibits detailing the history

and science of beer brewing in the world,

and offers beer tasting. Ebisu Garden Place

is easily accessible via train on the Odakyu

Line taken all the way to Shinjuku. Then,

change to the JR Yamanote Line and exit

at Ebisu Station. It takes approximately 90

minutes from Zama.

roppongi is another place to enjoy

Japanese-style Christmas lighting. Nearly

420,000 Christmas lights were placed on

the trees lining Keyakizaka-dori Avenue.

The sparkling decorations were designed to

evoke the image of a snowy tree-lined street.

This year light-emitting diode lights were used, providing

dazzling brilliance that had not been seen in earlier years,

as well as a reduced power consumption. The decorative

lights will be on display through Christmas Day.

For those who want to see dynamic panorama Tokyo city

lights, the Tokyo Observation Deck in Roppongi Hills is

highly recommended. The deck is located on the top oor of

the Mori Tower, which provides visitors with a 360-degree

view from 250 meters above sea level.

The cost is 1,500 and is open from 10

a.m. to 1 a.m. For more information, visit

www.tokyocityview.com/en/.

Getting there:Take the Odakyu Line

to Shinjyuku, change to subway Toei

Oedo Line. Get off at Roppongi Sta-

tion. It takes appproximately 75 minutes

from Zama.

lk Miygs located in the Tanza-

wa Mountain Range is also known as the

Christmas lighting spot, and has attracted

nearly 10,000 people each Christmas

season. The lighting of the Christmas tree creates a fantastic

scene in the middle of mountain valley. The r tree is more

than 100 years old, which grows along Miyagase Lake and

is 28 meters in height, decorated with 10,000 lamps and is

the tallest jumbo Christmas tree in Japan.

Getting there: By train and bus: Take the Odakyu Line

heading west and exit at Hon- Atsugi station. Then, take

a Kanagawa Chuo bus to Miyagase. The bus ride takes ap-

proximately one hour. For driving directions, visit www.

miyagase.com/access.htm.

A panoramic view from the Tokyo Observation Deck in Roppongi. It provides a 360-degree view from 250 meters above sea level, and is open from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m.

(Top), The worlds biggest chandeliers (from the Bcarat Company) and nearly 100,000 light bulbs disp layed at Ebisu Garden Place in Tokyo. (LPeople are walking in the Shinjyuku Southeren Trace which is located at in front of Times Square Shinjyuku Station.

photos by Tetsuo Nak

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