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Yokota AB, Japan
Produced by the 374th the 374th Force Force Support Support Squadron Squadron
Riding Japan’s Mountains ODR’s skiing and snowboarding tips. Pg. 18
Yokota’s Everyday Heroes Stay safe this summer with tips from the Natatorium’s skilled lifeguards. Pg. 15. Summer Reading Holiday Events Program is Here! Enjoy a multitude of fun festivities and Inspire your imagination and ignite feasts. Pg. 6 your reading motivation. Pg. 2.
Shimoda Beach New EveITT. Events Have fun inYear’s the sun with Pg. 22.
Ring in the New Year with FSS. Pg. 11
Clay for Kids All Japan’s Festivals in One Children express their creative side Experience through art.Japan’s Pg. 24.most famous festivals all in Tokyo. Pg. 20
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July 2019 5 | Did you k now... 7 Dining
Club Events Yokota Eats
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Tama Hills Recreation Area Golf Tomodachi Lanes Bowling Center Sakana Outdoor Pool
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Community Centers Arts & Crafts Center Community Cohesion Airman & Family Readiness Center (A&FRC) Library Education & Training Center Auto Hobby Shop Vehicle Operations
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FIND THE SAMURAI FOX! Which page is Samurai Fox hiding on? Private message us the answer on Facebook.com/YokotaFSS by the end of this month and you could win a $50 FSS gift card. A winner will be randomly selected and announced at the beginning of next month on our Facebook page. Must be a current Yokota resident with a DoD ID card and 18 years or older to be eligible.
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Departments COMMAND
374 AW Commander, COL Otis C. Jones 374 MSG Commander, COL Tanya J. Anderson 374 FSs Director, Rebecca White 374 FSS Superintendent, cMSgt tresse king
Director
Chief, Marketing, Allison Anders
Art
Commercial Artists, Atsushi Kadokawa Takeshi Toyama AYA OKAMOTO Graphic Illustrator, JaClare Williams
Editorial
Writer-Editor, Miranda Holloway Intern, Rebecca Holladay
Business
Commercial Sponsorship & Advertising Coordinator, YOKO KOMIYA Online marketing Supervisor, Paul Ticas Marketing Assistant, Desiree Miller Social media Manager, Rebecca Bender Office Clerk, Angelica Rivera
Reproduction Manager, Makoto Arita Offset Press Operator, Masanori Ohno
Visual
Photographer, Cari Payer Videographer, Alex Napier
Contact Marketing HORIZONS is published for United States Military and Department of
Defense personnel and their family members living in or assigned to the Kanto Plain (Japan) region and Japanese Nationals and their families assigned to Yokota Air Base, Japan. Horizons is the official magazine of the 374th Force Support Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan. Opinions expressed in Horizons do not necessarily represent those of the 374th Airlift Wing or the United States Air Force. No Federal endorsement of advertisers or sponsors is intended. All facility programs, event hours and dates are subject to change.
Thank You to our Sponsors! No Federal endorsement of sponsors intended.
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Web: YokotaFSS.com Facebook: facebook.com/YokotaFSS DSN: 225-3308 Commercial: 042-552-2510 ext. 5-3308 (English) U.S. International: 011-81-3117-55-3308 Fax: 225-2019 Mail: 374 FSS/FSK • Unit 5119, Bldg 1295 • APO, AP 96326-5119 Submissions are welcome. All submissions are subject to editing before printing. All articles, artwork and photographs become the property of the 374th Force Support Squadron Marketing & Publicity Department.
THE EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM (EFMP) CAN CONNECT YOUR FAMILY WITH RESOURCES AND POINTS OF CONTACT AT YOUR GAINING INSTALLATION BEFORE YOU EVEN LEAVE YOKOTA. Let EFMP take some of the load off your shoulders as you prepare for your next big move. Call the Airman & Family Readiness Center (A&FRC) for more information.
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CLUB EVENTS ENLISTED CLUB 227-8820 • Bldg. 2066 /YokotaClubs
Membership Appreciation Breakfast*
*Charlie T’s will be closed for breakfast in support of this event.
Sunday Brunch Sundays • 10 a.m.–2 p.m. $20 Ages 13 & Up, $12 Ages 6–12, Free for Ages 5 & Under
Wingman Wednesday Wednesdays • 6–8:45 p.m. 80¢ Wings • $1.50 Drafts • Adults Only
Taco & Karaoke Thursday Thu • 11, 18 & 25 Jul • 6–8:45 p.m. Members: $1/Taco Nonmembers: $2/Taco Adults Only
Bingo Tuesdays & Fridays • 7 p.m.* Sun • 14 & 28 Jul • 5 p.m.*
OFFICERS’ CLUB 225-8526 • Bldg. 31 /YokotaClubs
Trivia Night Wed • 10 Jul • 6–8:30 p.m. Free • Adults Only
Prime Rib Night Fri • 19 Jul • 5–9 p.m. Chico’s Chop House 14-Ounce Steak: $23 16-Ounce Steak: $24 Reservations Recommended
Kids Bingo Wed • 17 Jul • 5–6:30 p.m. Members: Free; Nonmembers: $10 Includes: Kids Buffet
Tuscan Night Sat • 20 Jul • 5–9 p.m. Chico’s Chop House Members: $20; Nonmembers: $22
Butcher’s Choice
All events listed below may only be attended by enlisted personnel and their families.
Friday Social Hour Fridays • 4:30–6:30 p.m. Free • Adults Only Must be a club member and present to win.
Officers All events listed below may only be attended by officer personnel and their families.
Adults Only Membership Night* Sat • 13 Jul • 5–7 p.m. Free • Adults Only *Chico’s will be closed for dinner in support of this event.
Friday Social Hour Fridays • 5–7 p.m. Free • Adults Only Must be a club member and present to win.
Live Music on the Lawn
All Ranks
Sun • 7 & 21 Jul • 5 p.m.* *Cards go on sale one hour before the game begins.
Wingman Thursday
Lounge Entertainment
Thu • 11 & 18 Jul • 5–7 p.m. 80¢ Wings • $1.50 Drafts Adults Only
Adults Only Fridays • 9 p.m.–2 a.m. • Spectrum Vibes Saturdays • 10 p.m.–2 a.m. • Radio Hitz
ENLISTED
Thu • 25 Jul • 5–9 p.m. Chico’s Chop House Reservations Recommended Fri • 26 Jul • 5–7 p.m. O Club Lawn Members: Free; Nonmembers: $5 Includes: Entry & Food
Lucky 7 Bingo
Members Only
DINING
Mon • 1 Jul • 6:30–9:30 a.m. Members: Free Nonmembers: $10 Ages 13 & Up, $4 Ages 6–12, Free for Ages 5 & Under
ALL Welcome
Kids Klub
Princesses & Pirates Party Wed • 10 Jul • 4:30–6:30 p.m. $10 Ages 13 & Up, Free for Ages 12 & Under
State Admission Dinner Wed • 17 Jul • 5–9 p.m. Charlie T’s & Chico's Free* New York, Idaho and Wyoming driver’s license holders receive a free dinner. *Up to $10 value.
Adults Only Membership Night
Wed • 31 Jul • 5–7 p.m. Enlisted Club Members: Free • Adults Only Rank Specific Featuring live entertainment hosted by Robski.
Thank you for sponsoring the E and O Clubs’ Adults Only Membership Dinner. No Federal endorsement of sponsor intended.
Thank you for sponsoring the E Club’s Adults Only Membership Dinner. No Federal endorsement of sponsor intended.
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Rickenbacker’s
Iced Toffee Mocha Macchiato Tall: $3.75 Grande: $4.25 Venti: $4.85
Breakfast & Lunch Milk over ice, topped with espresso and spiked with toffee nut and dark mocha. Finished with whipped cream and toffee nut and chocolate drizzles.
G&R’s
Pasta Aglio e Olio $8.50
Dinner
Angel hair pasta tossed with spicy red pepper, garlic olive oil and mushrooms. Served with bread.
Charlie T’s
Samurai Burger $10
Wednesdays • Dinner
Beef patty stacked high with bacon, onion, lettuce, tomato, pickles, pineapple and our Sriracha mayo. Includes french fries or onion rings and a soda.
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Banzai
Classic Taco Salad $7
Lunch & Dinner A crunchy salad of cilantro lime rice, black beans, ground beef, lettuce, onion, pico de gallo, cheese and sour cream.
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Amazake Power Chicken Curry $8.50
Lunch Amazake is a traditional Japanese drink packed with vitamins and minerals. Mix it with curry for a delicious yet healthy meal.
Sunrise
Cannoli $3
Breakfast & Lunch
Crunchy fried dough filled with creamy goodness. Holy cannoli that’s good!
/YokotaEats
Chico’s Chop House BBQ Ribs $16
Dinner
Enjoy a little taste of home with tender BBQ ribs. Comes with corn on the cob and coleslaw or tossed salad.
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SPORTS & RECREATION TAMA HILLS RECREATION AREA
227-5230 • Reservations/Lodging 227-5248 • Recreation
EVENTS KIDS CAMP Free • Ages 16 & Under Kids camp for free with their SOFA-sponsored parent.
TAMATTACK PAINTBALL
SPORTS & RECREATION
Sat • 13 Jul • 9 a.m.–3 p.m. • Entry Fee: $5 Rental Equipment Marker: $5 Tank: $5 Mask: $3 Package Deal: $15 (Includes: Entry Fee & Rental Equipment) Tama also schedules private games. Call Tama Recreation for more details.
Gymkhana Horseback Obstacle Course
Sat • 13 Jul • 10–11:30 a.m. $60 • Ages 5 & Up Complete a variety of obstacle courses on horseback. Zig-zag around cones, walk through narrow pathways, go over ground poles and circle around barrels. Great fun for kids and adults. No experience necessary! Space is limited. Call Tama Recreation for more information.
SPECIALS Family Style BBQ To-Go
9-Ounce Grilled Chicken Breast $12.95 Full Slab Ribs $19.95 Eating BBQ in the cabins has never been so easy! Allow Kiji Dining to do the cooking for you so you have more time to relax. Includes your choice of three sides: baked beans, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, cheesy broccoli, mushroom rice and garlic potato wedges. Call in your order before 4 p.m. and we’ll have it ready for pick up at Tama Lodge between 5 and 8 p.m.
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Sun • 28 Jul • 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Tama Hills Recreation Area, Picnic Area B Join us for the annual Inagi Festival, an open gate event where we invite our neighbors to take in the beauty of Tama.
SPORTS & RECREATION
Enjoy local bands, pony rides, inflatable bounce houses and food booths.
GOLF
Tama Hills Golf Course • 042-374-2811 Yokota Par 3 • 225-8815 /TamaHillsGolfCourse
PAR 3 GOLF FOR JUNIORS Mon–Fri • 9–12 Jul Ages 11–17: 8–9 a.m. Ages 7–10: 9:30–10:30 a.m. $50/4 Lessons Includes: Instruction, Golf Clubs, Luncheon & Gift Spark your child’s interest in golf with hands-on lessons taught by PGA instructors. On Saturday, 13 July, bring your family out for a golf scramble tournament. Sign up at Par 3 or call for more details.
PROFESSIONAL CLINIC Sat • 6 Jul • 10–11 a.m. Free Improve your golf game at this priceless clinic. Call Par 3 to reserve your spot.
TAMA HILLS GOLF COURSE INTERSERVICE CLUB GOLF TOURNAMENT Sat • 27 Jul Atsugi Meet and compete against fellow golfers from Camp Zama, Yokosuka and Atsugi. Call 2243426 for more information.
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Red, White & Blue Golf Tournament
Sat • 6 Jul • 7 a.m. $30 Entry Fee Includes: Range Balls, Breakfast & Lunch * Pick six holes from red, white and blue tees for a Peoria low net scoring tournament. For more information or to receive the entry form, please call 224-3426. *Golf fees not included.
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Thank you for sponsoring Tama Golf. No Federal endorsement of sponsor intended.
Now–30 Aug Kids can receive two bowl for free coupons every day! Coupon does not include shoe rental. Please call Bowling Center for details.
TOMODACHI LANES BOWLING CENTER 225-7191 • Bldg. 1213
BOWL-A-THON Now–31 Aug Tomodachi Lanes’ three most frequent bowlers during the months of May through August will receive grand prizes. The three winners will be determined at the end of August. Participating customers must pay full bowling price to be eligible. Specials in which bowling is discounted are not applicable.
4TH OF JULY WALL OF ART 1–31 Jul Categories: Ages 4 & Under Ages 5–8 Ages 9–14 Enjoy bowling with the family. Encourage your kids to draw a picture and write what Independence Day means to them. The artwork will be displayed on our “Wall of Art” throughout the month of July. At the end of the month, a firstplace winner for each age category will be chosen and the winners will receive a prize.
Thank you for sponsoring Tomodachi Lanes. No Federal endorsement of sponsor intended.
SAKANA OUTDOOR POOL 225-7426 • Bldg. 3263
Outdoor Movie Night
Fri • 19 Jul • 5–7 p.m. Free Watch a family-friendly movie out on the water. Limited to 100 people.
SPORTS & RECREATION
Kids Bowl Free Program
Highland Road Biking in Nagano Sat • 27 Jul 6 a.m.–6 p.m.
Cycle along the Venus Line — a winding road through Nagano that’s fronted by diverse scenery including lush greenery, plateaus, wetlands, rivers and waterfalls. The line has been deemed “the best touring road in Japan” as it provides visitors with a unique opportunity to see an extreme contrast in surroundings. This trip offers the adventurerat-heart a chance to experience Nagano’s beautiful mountains while testing their limits on the 65-mile (86-kilometer) ride. Ascend a total of 6,342 feet to gaze down upon the prefecture’s diverse nature. The route features a series of twists and turns, offering a stimulating experience for road cyclists. Get a taste of Japan’s exquisite mountains while working up a sweat!
$50 • Ages 20 & Up Includes: Transit & Guide Sign up by 23 Jul
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OUTDOOR RECREATION 225-4552 • Bldg. 564
/YokotaOutdoorRec /Yokota.ODR
Mt. Fuji Mountaineering Important Information All participants must watch the Mount Fuji safety briefing located online at YokotaFSS.com/ODR. Participants must also have properly fitting hiking boots and gear, or rent them in advance at Outdoor Recreation. For safety tips, suggested items and other important information, please visit our website or pick up a Mount Fuji booklet at Outdoor Recreation’s Front Desk.
More upcoming Trips
August 2019
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Stand-Up Paddle Boarding & Kayaking at Lake Motosu
Three Trips Available!
Mt. Fuji Mountaineering Sat • 13 Jul • 2:30 a.m.–9 p.m. $50 Ages 16 & Up Sign-Up: 13 Jun–9 Jul Includes: Transit & Guide Sat • 20 Jul • 2:30 a.m.–9 p.m. $50 Ages 16 & Up Sign-Up: 20 Jun–16 Jul Includes: Transit & Guide Sat • 27 Jul • 2:30 a.m.–9 p.m. $50 Ages 16 & Up Sign-Up: 27 Jun–23 Jul Includes: Transit & Guide
Mahi-Mahi Fishing Wed • 24 Jul • 3 a.m.–4 p.m. $190 Ages 16 & Up Sign-Up: 24 Jun–16 Jul Includes: Transit, Boat Charter, Equipment & Guide Two Trips Available!
Stand-Up Paddle Boarding & Kayaking at Lake Motosu Sat • 13 Jul • 7 a.m.–3 p.m. • $40 Ages 13 & Up Sign-Up: 13 Jun–9 Jul Includes: Transit, Paddle Board/Kayak Equipment, Guide & Instruction Sun • 21 Jul • 7 a.m.–3 p.m. • $40 Ages 13 & Up Sign-Up: 21 Jun–18 Jul Includes: Transit, Paddle Board/Kayak Equipment, Guide & Instruction
Mt. Fuji Overnight Mountaineering Tue–Wed • 16–17 Jul Depart: 8 a.m., Return: 5 p.m. $125 Ages 20 & Up Sign-Up: 17 May–13 Jul Includes: Transit, Lodging, Guide, Dinner & Breakfast
Sat • 3 Aug • 7 a.m.–3 p.m. $40 Ages 13 & Up Sign-Up: 5–30 Jul Includes: Transit, Paddle Board/Kayak Equipment, Guide & Instruction Four Trips Available!
Mt. Fuji Mountaineering Sat • 3 Aug • 2:30 a.m.–9 p.m. $50 Ages 16 & Up Sign-Up: 5–30 Jul Includes: Transit & Guide Sat • 24 Aug • 2:30 a.m.–9 p.m. $50 Ages 16 & Up Sign-Up: 25 Jul–20 Aug Includes: Transit & Guide Tue • 27 Aug • 2:30 a.m.–9 p.m. $50 Ages 16 & Up Sign-Up: 29 Jul–24 Aug Includes: Transit & Guide Sat • 31 Aug • 2:30 a.m.–9 p.m. $50 Ages 16 & Up Sign-Up: 1–27 Aug Includes: Transit & Guide Two Trips Available!
Mt. Fuji Overnight Mountaineering Tue–Wed • 6–7 Aug Depart: 8 a.m., Return: 5 p.m. $125 Ages 20 & Up Sign-Up: 7 Jun–3 Aug Includes: Transit, Lodging, Guide, Dinner & Breakfast Tue–Wed • 20–21 Aug Depart: 8 a.m., Return: 5 p.m. $125 Ages 20 & Up Sign-Up: 21 Jun–17 Aug Includes: Transit, Lodging, Guide, Dinner & Breakfast
Two Trips Available!
Mahi-Mahi Fishing Wed • 7 Aug • 3 a.m.–4 p.m. $190 Ages 16 & Up Sign-Up: 8–30 Jul Includes: Transit, Boat Charter, Equipment & Guide Wed • 21 Aug • 3 a.m.–4 p.m. $190 Ages 16 & Up Sign-Up: 22 Jul–13 Aug Includes: Transit, Boat Charter, Equipment & Guide NEW! Tree Climbing Sat • 10 Aug • 7 a.m.–3 p.m. $50 Ages 13 & Up, $40 Ages 9–12 Sign-Up: 11 Jul–6 Aug Includes: Transit, Play Fee & Safety Equipment
Forest Adventure Ropes Course Sat • 10 Aug • 7 a.m.–3 p.m. $50 Ages 13 & Up, $40 Ages 9–12 Sign-Up: 11 Jul–6 Aug Includes: Transit, Play Fee & Safety Equipment
Fly Boarding Sat • 17 Aug • 6 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $60 Ages 16 & Up Sign-Up: 18 Jul–15 Aug Includes: Transit, Equipment & Guide
Stand-Up Paddle Boarding at Tama River Sat • 17 Aug • 7 a.m.–3 p.m. $40 Ages 13 & Up Sign-Up: 18 Jul–13 Aug Includes: Transit, Paddle Board Equipment, Guide & Instruction
For full trip details visit YokotaFSS.com/ODR. All rental equipment must be reserved in advance.
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five-year-old girl — having spent the entire morning swimming in the shallow end of the busy Sakana Pool — stands beside the diving board watching in admiration as the older children and adults flip, cannonball and dive into the deep end. She’s never swam where she couldn’t touch the pool floor but her burning desire trumps her fear of the water. She bends her knees and jumps into the 12-footdeep pool. As soon as she hits the water, panic sets in and she can’t seem to keep her head above water. Without a second’s hesitation, the lifeguard on stand springs into action. He swims to the girl and gets her out of the water so quickly, many of the Sakana Pool patrons don’t even notice the commotion.
Moments like these exemplify the importance of Yokota’s lifeguards. Their job requires expertise in swimming, customer service, firstaid and CPR. They work in time-sensitive, highstress situations; it only takes 30 seconds for a person to drown. But these everyday heroes are highly qualified for the job as they all passed the rigorous course set by the American Red Cross. To qualify for the training, applicants must first pass the prerequisite test: swim freestyle or breaststroke for 300 yards; tread water handsfree for two minutes; retrieve a 10-pound brick from the deepest part of the pool and back swim 25 yards while still holding the brick. The full course consists of extensive book work, videos and hands-on training. Students must excel on two tests — the CPR and first-aid test and the
The lifeguards stress that it’s the swimmers and parents themselves that serve as the first defense against drowning. They suggest poolgoers abide by the following guidelines to ensure a stress-free swimming experience. lifeguard-skills test — before finally receiving their certification. But our lifeguards’ training doesn’t stop there as they put their skills to the test with weekly practices. Visit the Natatorium any Thursday morning and you’re likely to find the lifeguards swimming laps, diving into the pool to save fellow “drowning” lifeguards and performing CPR on dummies.
UPCOMING LIFEGUARD COURSES
Tue–Fri • 9–12 Jul Wed & Thu • 7, 8, 14 & 15 Aug Fri–Mon • 1–4 Nov
Sign up at the Natatorium three days prior to the first class date. Call the Natatorium at 225-6133 for more information.
• If you’re not a strong
swimmer, stay near the pool’s edge or where you can stand. The pools have depth lines and numbers along the side. Always be aware of your height and where you are in relation to the pool depth.
• Don’t force yourself to
do anything you’re not comfortable with.
• Make sure you’re always in sight of a lifeguard.
• Understand and follow the pool rules.
• If you’re not comfortable
with your or your child’s swimming abilities, buy a Coast Guard approved lifejacket or borrow one from the Natatorium or Sakana Pool free of charge.
• Parents, you must always be within arm’s reach of your young child.
• If your child is over the age of five and is a strong swimmer, stay attentive at all times. Intervene if they are not following pool rules, drifting horizons over to the deep end or JULY 2019 getting too tired to swim.
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LIFE & LEISURE COMMUNITY CENTERS Yujo • 225-7713 • Bldg. 327 Taiyo • 225-6955 • Bldg. 3260
NEW JAPANESE LANGUAGE CLASSES Tuesdays • Taiyo • $50/4 Lessons Basic Japanese* • 5:20–6 p.m. Beginner Japanese • 6–6:40 p.m. Intermediate Japanese/Special Topics • 6:40–7:20 p.m. *No Japanese language experience necessary.
Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) Resale Lot & Virtual Lemon Lot
Yujo • POV Lot: $10 • Online Ad: $10 • POV & Online Ad: $20* Yujo offers both a POV Lemon Lot and Lemon Lot website for those looking to buy or sell a vehicle. In the market for a new car? Check out YokotaLemonLot.com or visit the POV Lemon Lot, located adjacent to the Kanto Lodge. To register, or for more information, please visit or call the Yujo.
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*First-time customers pay $15.
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ARTS & CRAFTS CENTER 225-7837 • Bldg. 334 /YokotaArtsAndCraftsCenter
Spatio Craft Center & Nakatomi Washi-Paper Village
Sat • 20 Jul • 7:15 a.m.–7 p.m. $35 Ages 13 & Up, $20 Ages 12 & Under Summer Special — $100 for Families & Groups of up to 5 People Includes: Transit Sign up by 13 Jul Take part in more than 10 art workshops at Spatio Craft Center. Make candles, stained glass and more. Afterwards, take a dip in their hot spa! Nakatomi Washi Paper Village offers over 2,500 designs of washi paper from all over Japan, plus the chance to participate in a washi making workshop.
LIFE & LEISURE
COMMUNITY COHESION teamLab Borderless Digital Art Museum Fri • 5 Jul • 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. $30 → $10 • Ages 18 & Up* Sign up by 3 Jul Includes: Transit, Guide & Entrance Fee Immerse yourself in a vast and complex threedimensional world. Sign up at the Yujo for this celebrated, one-of-a-kind museum. *Single airmen only. Single Airman Program
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Career Exploration & Planning Workshop
A&FRC A two-day workshop designed to prepare transitioning service members for technical training or a vocational institute pathway. Open to all community members looking to explore new career options. Call A&FRC to register.
AIRMAN & FAMILY READINESS CENTER (A&FRC)
LIBRARY
225-8725 • Bldg. 535 • /Yokota.AFRC1
CHILDREN’S STORY TIMES
A&FRC CULTURE COURSES
Children and parents will have fun with stories, songs, crafts or games.
225-7490 • Bldg. 617
LIFE & LEISURE
Call A&FRC to register for a class. TIPS FOR TEACHING ENGLISH Mon • 8 Jul • 1:30–2:30 p.m. Learn how to effectively teach conversational English to local Japanese speakers.
EVENT
DAY & TIME
MUSIC & MOVEMENT STORY TIME
Tuesdays • 10:30–11 a.m.
JAPANESE STORY TIME
Mon • 8 & 22 Jul • 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
PAJAMA STORY TIME
Thu • 18 Jul • 5:30–6 p.m.
JAPANESE CUSTOMS & COURTESIES Mon • 22 Jul • 1:30–3 p.m. Gain a deeper understanding of Japanese manners so you can feel more at ease exploring off base.
BOARD GAME DAY
JAPANESE COOKING CLASS CURRY & RICE Tue • 23 Jul • 12–1:30 p.m. Learn a new recipe and meet new people.
BUILD A BENTO
BUNDLES FOR BABIES Tue • 23 Jul • 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Expecting a baby? Have a newborn? Learn more about budgeting for a baby, prenatal fitness, A&FRC programs, Air Force Aid Society and more from various base service agencies. Participants will receive a gift card for their precious bundle compliments of the Air Force Aid Society. Registration is required.
CHILD CARE FOR PCS PROGRAM The Child Care for PCS Program helps relieve stress felt by Air Force families during a PCS move. This program entitles Air Force families within 60 days of PCS departure or arrival date at Yokota Air Base to receive up to 20 hours of child care for each child. Child care will be provided by licensed Family Child Care homes and paid for by the Air Force Aid Society. Bring a copy of your PCS orders to A&FRC and receive a list of care providers and a certificate to give to the care provider.
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Sat • 6 & 20 Jul • 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Choose from dozens of games to play including board and card games. Plus, check out games to play back in your dorm room or house. Fri • 12 Jul • 4–5 p.m. Learn the basics of creating a nutritious bento suitable for a movie-time meal! We will be serving a sample bento to participants. Feel free to bring your own container for the full experience.
TEEN NIGHT Fri • 12 Jul • 6–7:30 p.m. Calling all teens to join us for this special after-hours event! Play video or board games, enjoy activities and have fun with friends.
SIDEWALK ART SHOW Fri • 26 Jul • 4–5 p.m. Show off your chalk creations on the Library’s sidewalk for the chance to go home with a prize! Each participant will be assigned a section of sidewalk to draw on. Chalk provided.
AUTO HOBBY SHOP 225-7623 • Bldg. 4086
A/C SYSTEM CHECKS FOR R-134A SYSTEMS $30 Single A/C; $45 Dual A/C Get your car ready for the hot summer season at the Auto Hobby Shop! Includes*: • Refrigerant Evacuation • A/C System Clean Up • Refrigerant Recycle/Refill • Leak Detector Florescent Dye Refill *Material costs (A/C gas and leak detector dye) are not included.
WINDOW TINTING SERVICE Green Screening Lesson
Fri • 19 Jul • 4–5 p.m. • Library Learn the basics of green screening and shoot a short video. Leave your green clothes at home unless you want to be invisible!
Starting at $125 Includes: Material & Labor Stop by the Auto Hobby Shop and take a look at our window tint samples on display. Choose between anti-UV or infrared film. Then, pick a color tint: smoke, brown, metallic or clear.
VEHICLE OPERATIONS 225-7720 • Bldg. 1290
SUMMER TRAVEL TIPS
EDUCATION & TRAINING CENTER
1. During PCS season, pets cannot be transported on the airport shuttles. If you are moving with a pet, please contact us and request a chauffeured van service to drive you to the airport.
225-7337 • Bldg. 316
ACCESSING HIGHER EDUCATION TRANSITION (AHE) GPS TWO-DAY CLASS
AIR FORCE OFFICER QUALIFYING TEST (AFOQT) Wed • 24 Jul & 28 Aug Email 374FSS.FSDE.MilitaryTesting@us.af.mil to sign up as space is limited.
Daily FSS Shuttle Servicing
3. Going home on leave? Are you a club member? Stop by our office to purchase your tickets in advance and show proof of membership to receive the 10-4-U discount. 4. Have guests coming to visit, but don’t have time to pick them up from the airport? Stop by our office and fill out a sponsorship form at least one day in advance of their arrival. Your unaccompanied guests can then purchase their tickets and ride the shuttle to Fussa Gate’s Visitor Center. The bus cannot wait for guests to procure their base passes, so alternate transportation arrangements must be made after bus arrival to the gate.
Daily FSS Shuttle Servicing
NEW SANNO & HANEDA AIRPORT
NARITA AIRPORT
TO HANEDA
TO YOKOTA AB
DEPARTS TLF BLDG. 4304 09:00
DEPARTS HND TERM. 1
13:30
DEPARTS KANTO LODGE*1 09:30
DEPARTS NEW SANNO*3 14:00
EST. ARRIVAL NEW SANNO 11:00
EST. ARRIVAL
DEPARTS NEW SANNO*3
11:15
EST. ARRIVAL
12:00
*1
TO NARITA
15:45
KANTO LODGE=BLDG. 15
SANNO HANEDA SHUTTLE FARES*2 YOKOTA <–> SANNO SOFA ID HOLDERS: $8; NON-ID HOLDERS: $10 SANNO <–> HANEDA SOFA ID HOLDERS: $12; NON-ID HOLDERS: $15 *4 YOKOTA <–> HANEDA SOFA ID HOLDERS: $20; NON-ID HOLDERS: $25
If bus arrival is delayed, it will stop for five minutes to drop off/take on passengers and then depart. *4 Shuttle will first stop at New Sanno before continuing on to Haneda. *3
2. Bus ticket payments are only accepted in cash. Stop by our office during regular business hours and pay in advance if paying with a credit card or check.
NRT #1 NRT #2 NRT #3
TO YOKOTA AB
NRT #1 NRT #2 NRT #3
DEPARTS TLF BLDG. 4304 08:30 10:30 12:30
DEPARTS NRT TERM. 1
16:00 18:00 20:00
DEPARTS KANTO LODGE*1 09:00 11:00 13:00
DEPARTS NEW SANNO
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21:30
EST. ARRIVAL
12:30 14:30 16:30
EST. ARRIVAL
19:30
21:15
23:00
RECOMMENDED FOR FLIGHTS AFTER
14:30 16:30 18:30 *1
KANTO LODGE=BLDG. 15
NARITA SHUTTLE FARES* YOKOTA <–> NARITA $40 AGES 13 & UP $30 AGES 12 & UNDER NARITA –> SANNO $35/SEAT (NRT #3 ONLY) 2
*2Payments accepted in yen or U.S. dollars. Personal checks and credit cards are not accepted. Pets, smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages are prohibited on all shuttles. Check out our website for the most current schedules and information. Military, non-military, SOFA and non-SOFA individuals can use this service.
HORIZONS JULY 2019
If you have any questions, please contact 374 FSS Vehicle Operations or visit YokotaFSS.com/Vehicle-Operations.
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Wed & Thu • 17 & 18 Jul • 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Room 231, Bldg. 316 Are you transitioning from active duty? Planning on going back to school but not quite sure where to start? The AHE track may be what you’re looking for! AHE is a guided research workshop designed to assist participants with exploring and comparing Veterans Affairs approved institutions. Review funding options and learn about college accreditation, culture and the admissions process. Email 374FSS.FSDE@us.af.mil to sign up.
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inish your summer s e a s o n w it h a t r ip t o t he b e a c h .
SHIMODA SU N – M O N 1–2 SEP Cultural Connection
Enjoy a change of pace at Shimoda, a pleasant coastal city in the south Izu Peninsula aptly nicknamed “The Waikiki of Japan.” Stay the night at Shimoda Prince Hotel for direct access to Shirahama Beach — one of Izu’s most famous and popular destinations. Bask in the sun or walk along the long stretch of white sand. More active beach goers can swim or surf in the spectacular blue waters.
Visit Shirahama Jinja — a beautiful Shinto shrine that elegantly stands along the beach shores — or wander beyond Shirahama Beach to explore Ryugu Park and Perry Road. Waves crashed into the rocky coast for millions of years creating Ryugu Canyon. Part of the roof eventually collapsed, making a heartshaped opening. Walk down the stairs to access the inside of the cavern and look up to see the big, gaping
hole. Climb up a series of stairs to get an aerial view of the canyon and neighboring ocean. Perry Road offers visitors the chance to shop and dine at trendy boutiques and restaurants while walking along a charming river.
Sign-up starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, 6 July at ITT. 227-7083 • Bldg. 327
Cost: $195 Ages 13 & Up, Double Occupancy $190 Ages 13 & Up, Third/Fourth Occupancy $150 Ages 7–12, Third/Fourth Occupancy $70 Ages 4–6, Two Meals (No Bed/Seat) Additional $55 for Single Occupancy
Includes: Bus Transportation, One-Night Accommodation, Dinner & Breakfast Explore more trips at YokotaFSS.com/ITT.
F OR As the Introduction to Clay for Kids class came to an end, the elementary-age students couldn’t help but tap their fingers and wooden mallets on their newly molded, handmade xylophones. The class's freestyle approach allows each child to express their creative spirit, this time in the form of unique xylophone keys — one student’s keys spelled their name while another shaped theirs to look like fall leaves. Instructor Shigeru Ayuha, fondly known as Shig by his students, brought out more of the students’ creations for them to glaze — figurines the children had molded by hand during a past class session. Shig explained how they could blend paint to create new colors. After his instruction, the students were off, expressing their creative energy one clay piece at a time.
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CLASS Shig conceptualizes a new main project for each class, providing a different experience each course. He offers an Introduction to Clay for Kids class and Introduction to Clay for Teens. Parents who sign their child up for either of the classes offered at Arts & Crafts can rest assured their child will learn a variety of clay methods and express their creativity in a safe, structured environment. Stop by the Arts & Crafts Center or visit YokotaFSS.com/Arts-Crafts for more information on upcoming classes.
KIDS' KORNER
Youth Center 225-7441 • Bldg. 1591
Youth Programs Summer Camps Red, White & Boom Camp Tue–Wed • 2–3 Jul • 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Junk Yard Construction Camp Thu–Fri • 11–12 Jul • 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Wacky Waterball Camp Thu–Fri • 18–19 Jul • 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Dodgeball Camp Wed–Thu • 24–25 Jul • 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Lemonade Camp Wed–Thu • 31 Jul–1 Aug • 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Stay busy this summer with fun activities and friends. Call the Youth Center for more information.
Bike Riders Club Mondays • 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Bring a helmet and water for a bike ride around Yokota. Call the Youth Center for more information.
Child Development Center (CDC) Yume • 225-8810 • Bldg. 3015
Parent Advisory Board Mon • 1 Jul • 11:30 a.m. An opportunity for parents to discuss Child & Youth Program satisfaction and provide recommendations for improvement.
Summer Water Play Fridays • Now–31 Aug Enjoy fun outdoor water activities throughout the summer. Please see your child’s teacher for more details.
School-Age Care (SAC) 225-6397 • Bldg. 3258
Summer Camp & School Year Registration Call or stop by School-Age Care for information on all of our exciting summer activities! To enroll for SAC Summer Camp or the 2019–2020 School Year, please register on MilitaryChildCare.com.
Thank you for sponsoring the CDC events. No Federal endorsement of sponsor intended.
KIDS' KORNER
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YOUTH SPORTS 225-7422 • Bldg. 1591
Futbol Club Open Registration Join Coach Atsu for Yokota’s year-round soccer program! Call the Youth Center for more information.
Soccer Camp Registration Mon–Fri • 5–9 Aug* AGES
TIMES
U6 • PreK–Kindergarten U8 • Grades 1–2 U12 • Grades 3–5 U15 • Grades 6–9
8:05–8:45 a.m. 9:05–9:50 a.m. 10:05–11:20 a.m. 2:05–3:55 p.m.
Cost
$50 $60 $75
Improve your child’s soccer skills with hands-on instruction from a certified, experienced coach. Grades 10 and above with at least one year of high school soccer experience are welcome to join the Volunteer Coaching Squad! Stop by the Youth Center to sign up.
KIDS' KORNER
*Inclement Weather Make-Up Dates: Mon–Fri • 12–16 Aug
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Music & Movement Library • 10:30–11 a.m. Family Night Chico’s • 5 p.m. Bingo E Club • 7 p.m.
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BUNDLES FOR BABIES A&FRC • 8 a.m.–12 p.m. Music & Movement Library • 10:30–11 a.m. JAPANESE COOKING CLASS A&FRC • 12–1:30 p.m. Family Night Chico’s • 5 p.m. Bingo E Club • 7 p.m.
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Cheer Stunting Clinic Youth Sports • 9–11:30 a.m. Music & Movement Library • 10:30–11 a.m. Family Night Chico’s • 5 p.m. Bingo E Club • 7 p.m.
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Music & Movement Library • 10:30–11 a.m. MAKER’S CLUB Library • 4–5:30 p.m. Family Night Chico’s • 5 p.m. Wingman Tuesday O Club • 5–7 p.m. Bingo E Club • 7 p.m.
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Lemonade Camp Youth Center • 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Membership Night E Club • 5–7 p.m. Wingman Wednesday E Club • 6–8:45 p.m.
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Dodgeball Camp Youth Center • 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Wingman Wednesday E Club • 6–8:45 p.m.
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Cheer Stunting Clinic Youth Sports • 9–11:30 a.m. KIDS BINGO O Club • 5–6:30 p.m. STATE ADMISSION DAY (NY, ID & WY) Chico’s & Charlie T’s • 5–9 p.m. Wingman Wednesday E Club • 6–8:45 p.m.
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KIDS KLUB E Club • 4:30–6:30 p.m. TRIVIA NIGHT O Club • 6–8:30 p.m. Wingman Wednesday E Club • 6–8:45 p.m.
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Dodgeball Camp Youth Center • 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Butcher’s Choice Chico’s • 5–9 p.m. TacO & Karaoke Thursday E Club • 6–8:45 p.m.
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Cheer Stunting Clinic Youth Sports • 9–11:30 a.m. Wacky Waterball Camp Youth Center • 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Wingman Thursday O Club • 5–7 p.m. PAJAMA STORY TIME Library • 5:30–6 p.m. TacO & Karaoke Thursday E Club • 6–8:45 p.m.
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SIDEWALK ART SHOW Library • 4–5 p.m. Friday Social Hour E Club • 4:30–6:30 p.m. O Club • 5–7 p.m. Live Music on the Lawn O Club Lawn • 5–7 p.m.
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Wacky Waterball Camp Youth Center • 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Green Screening Lesson Library • 4–5 p.m. Friday Social Hour E Club • 4:30–6:30 p.m. O Club • 5–7 p.m.
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Bingo E Club • 7 p.m.
Outdoor Movie Night Sakana Pool • 5–7 p.m. Prime Rib NIGHT Chico’s • 5–9 p.m. Bingo E Club • 7 p.m.
Junk Yard Bingo Construction Camp E Club • 7 p.m. Youth Center • 10 a.m.–1 p.m. BUILD A BENTO Library • 4–5 p.m. Friday Social Hour E Club • 4:30–6:30 p.m. O Club • 5–7 p.m. TEEN NIGHT Library • 6–7:30 p.m.
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Friday Social Hour E Club • 4:30–6:30 p.m. O Club • 5–7 p.m. Bingo E Club • 7 p.m.
Friday
Kids’ Korner
Junk Yard Construction Camp Youth Center • 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Wingman Thursday O Club • 5–7 p.m. TacO & Karaoke Thursday E Club • 6–8:45 p.m.
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3 Firecracker 6K Par 3 • 6:30 a.m. Red, White & Boom Camp Youth Center • 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Celebrate America Samurai Training Grounds • 2–9 p.m. Wingman Wednesday E Club • 6–8:45 p.m.
Thursday
Wednesday
Life & Leisure
For further details on all FSS events, please refer to the directed Horizons sections listed above. All facility programs, event hours and dates are subject to change.
Bike Riders Club Youth Center • 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
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Sunday Brunch E Club • 10 a.m.–2 p.m. INAGI FESTIVAL Tama Hills • 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Bingo E Club • 5 p.m.
Bike Riders Club Youth Center • 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Japanese Story Time Library • 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Japanese Customs & Courtesies A&FRC • 1:30–3 p.m.
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Sunday Brunch E Club • 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Lucky 7 Bingo E Club • 5 p.m.
Bike Riders Club Youth Center • 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
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Sunday Brunch E Club • 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Bingo E Club • 5 p.m.
Bike Riders Club Youth Center • 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Japanese Story Time Library • 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m. TIPS FOR TEACHING ENGLISH A&FRC • 1:30–2:30 p.m.
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Red, White & Boom Camp Youth Center • 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Music & Movement Library • 10:30–11 a.m. Family Night Chico’s • 5 p.m. Bingo E Club • 7 p.m.
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Membership Breakfast E Club • 6:30–9:30 a.m. Bike Riders Club Youth Center • 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Parent Advisory Board CDC • 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday
Sports & Recreation
Monday
DINING
Sunday Brunch E Club • 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Lucky 7 Bingo E Club • 5 p.m.
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INTERSERVICE CLUB GOLF TOURNAMENT Tama Golf
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Board Game Day Library • 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Tuscan Night Chico’s • 5–9 p.m. R4R Country Music Night Tomodachi Lanes • 6–8 p.m.
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Tamattack Paintball Tama Hills • 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Gymkhana Horseback Obstacle Course Tama Hills • 10–11:30 a.m. Membership Night O Club • 5–7 p.m.
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Red, White & Blue Golf Tournament Tama Golf • 7 a.m. Flight Safety Meeting E Club • 9 a.m. AUG Tour Sign-Up ITT • 10 a.m. PROFESSIONAL CLINIC Par 3 • 10–11 a.m.
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Saturday Board Game Day Library • 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
INstructor Spotlight Taiyo Japanese Language Instructor
Taketo Ippei Nishi
Taiyo Community Center’s Japanese Language Instructor, Taketo Ippei Nishi, knows all too well what it’s like to move to a country that doesn’t speak your native language. He moved to Southern California on a whim when he was 20, knowing almost no English. He recalled going to the store to replace his CD player battery, and what would have been an easy chore in Japan became a complicated experience in America because he didn’t know the word for battery. But he wasn’t deterred by the experience and instead spent two years learning English through classes at the University of California Los Angeles and Orange Coast College. He lived in the States for eight more years and received his Bachelors in Psychology before moving back to Japan. Years later, an old friend from California reached out to him. He had just moved to Yokota Air Base and informed Ippei that the Taiyo was looking for someone to teach Japanese. Ippei seized the opportunity and has been teaching Japanese for over four years now. Most language classes off base are intense as they use the direct method (teaching in Japanese rather than English) and expect students to memorize each kanji character. Ippei, however, understands that most of his students are here for only a few years and don’t work for a Japanese business. They’re not interested in learning all the 2,000 kanji characters; they just want to learn common phrases and words. Ippei uses engaging worksheets, group work and class discussion to teach his students greetings and introductions, common questions, how to say time and more. Students can also expect to learn hiragana, katakana and even some words in kanji. Those new to Japanese can sign up for the 4-week Basic Japanese class and eventually progress to Intermediate Japanese & Special Topics. He encourages everyone on base to try and learn the local language so they can explore Japan more easily and learn about the culture. And besides, you’re already here, so why not give it a try? For more information on Ippei’s classes, see page 18. See page 31 for information on Taiyo’s other classes.
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JUly Class Schedule Natatorium • 225-6133
Traditional KarAte
Ballet Studio Day
Time
Ages
Cost
Thu
4–4:50 p.m.
3–4
$45/Month/4 Classes
Ages
Cost
6 & Up 4–5 6 & Up 6 & Up 4–5
$60/Month/8 Classes, $30/Month/4 Classes
Day
Time
Ages
Cost
Mon
3–3:45 p.m.
5–12
$35/Month/4 Classes, $10 Walk-In
JIU Jitsu Day
Time
Mon/Wed
5–6 p.m. 4–5 p.m. 5–6 p.m.
Sat
Baby & Toddler Yoga
Hawaiian Keiki Hula
Ages
Cost
9–15 6–8 Tue/Thu 9–15 Women 1:45–2:45 p.m. 16 & Up Thu 3–3:45 p.m. 4–5 Mon/Wed 6–7:30 p.m. Adult Advanced 12–1:30 p.m. Adult Any Level Tue/Thu 6–7:30 p.m. Adult Beginner Adult Fri 5:30–7 p.m. Competition
$60 per Month/4 Classes per Week, $35 per Month/2 Classes per Week
Instructor: Marilee Stonestreet Day
Time
Ages
Cost
Tue
2:45–3:45 p.m. 4–4:45 p.m.
1–3 6 Weeks–12 Months
Punch Cards $25/8 Classes, $15/4 Classes, $5 Walk-In
Morning Yoga Instructor: Alexis Miller Day
Tue & Thu
Time
9–10 a.m.
Ages
Cost
16 & Up
Punch Cards $30/8 Classes, $15/4 Classes, $5 Walk-In
$30/4 Classes $25/4 Classes $95 per Month/5 Classes per Week, $85 per Month/4 Classes per Week, $60 per Month/2 Classes per Week, $8 Walk-In
PiYo®
Power Yoga Instructor: Annabelle Moore Day
Mon & Wed
Time
5:25–6:25 p.m.
Ages
Cost
16 & Up
Punch Cards $30/8 Classes, $15/4 Classes, $5 Walk-In
U-Jam Fitness®
Day
Time
10:45–11:45 a.m.
Ages
Cost
16 & Up
$20/8 Classes, $10/4 Classes, $3 Walk-In
POUND®
Day
Tue
Time
Ages
Cost
5:15–6:15 p.m.
16 & Up
$20/8 Classes, $10/4 Classes, $3 Walk-In
Time
Ages
Cost
16 & Up
$20/8 Classes, $10/4 Classes, $3 Walk-In
Zumba®
Day
Wed
Time
4–5 p.m. 3–3:40 p.m. 3:45–4:45 p.m. 10:40–11:40 a.m. 11:50 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Wed
Instructor: Chinatsu
Sat
Day
Mon
Time
11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Ages
Cost
16 & Up
$20/8 Classes, $10/4 Classes, $3 Walk-In
Day
Thu
5:15–6:15 p.m.
STRONG BY ZUMBA® Day
Time
Wed Fri
4–5 p.m. 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Ages
Cost
16 & Up
$20/8 Classes, $10/4 Classes, $3 Walk-In
Tae Kwon Do Day
Time
Ages
Cost
Mon & Fri
3–3:45 p.m. 3:45–4:45 p.m.
5–7 8–12
$60/Month/8 Classes
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JUly Class Schedule Samurai Fitness Center • 225-8890
Ballet Instructor: Chinatsu Day
Budo Taijitsu & Self Defense Day
Time
Ages
Cost
Mon Wed
5:30–7 a.m. 6:30–7:30 p.m.
18 & Up
$60/Month, 10/Class
Mon Wed
Core de Force
Thu
Instructor: Sarah Day
Time
Ages
Cost
Mon Thu
6:30–7:30 p.m.
18 & Up
$10/4 Classes, $3/Class
Jiu Jitsu
Cost
$45–120/Month
*Students are selected by instructor.
Gymnastics & Cheer Day
Day
Time
Mon Wed Thu
6:30–7:30 p.m.
Ages
18 & Up
Time
Cost
$70/Month
11–11:30 a.m. 3:30–4:30 p.m. 4:30–5 p.m. 5–6 p.m.
Mon
10:30–11 a.m.
Instructor: Denea James Day
Time
Ages
Cost
Mon/Fri Tue/Thu
5:30–6:30 a.m. 5:30–6:30 p.m.
18 & Up
$10/4 Classes, $3/Class
11–11:30 a.m. 3–3:30 p.m. 3:30–4:45 p.m. 4:45–6 p.m. 10:30–11 a.m.
Tue
ZUMBA Instructor: Lynn Gomez Day
Time
Ages
Cost
Mon Sat
5:15–6:15 p.m. 9–10 a.m.
18 & Up
$10/4 Classes, $3/Class
11–11:30 a.m.
Wed
Youth Programs • 225-7441
Thu
ADVANCED TUMBLING
Fri
3:30–4:30 p.m. 4:30–5 p.m. 5–6 p.m. 10:30–11 a.m. 11–11:30 a.m. 3:30–5:30 p.m. 5:30–6 p.m. 10:30–11 a.m. 11–11:30 a.m.
Instructor: Kohei Takeda Day
Time
Ages
Mon Wed Thu
3:30–4:30 p.m. 3:30–4:30 p.m. 3:30–5:30 p.m.
Ages 7 & Up
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Ages
10:30–11 a.m.
Extreme Transformation Cycle
JUly 2019
Ages
Grades 1–2 Grades 3 & Up 5 Pointe* 3–4 5 Grades 1–5
Instructor: Brianna, Kohei & Jaclyn
Instructor: Chisom
30
Time
2:45–3:45 p.m. 3:45–4:45 p.m. 4:45–5:30 p.m. 3:30–4:30 p.m. 4:30–5:15 p.m. 5:15–6 p.m. 2:45–3:45 p.m.
Cost
18 Months–3 Years (Mom, Dad & Me) 4–6 (Tiny Tumblers) 7 & Up (Advanced Tumbling) 4–6 (Tiny Tumblers) 7 & Up (Level 1/2) 18 Months–3 Years (Mom, Dad & Me) 4–6 (Tiny Tumblers) 7 & Up (Cheer Tumbling) 5–12 (Youth Elite Cheerleading) 13–18 (Senior Elite Cheerleading) 4–6 (Tiny Tumblers) 18 Months–3 Years (Mom, Dad & Me) 7 & Up (Advanced Tumbling) 4–6 (Tiny Tumblers) 7 & Up (Level 1/2) 4–6 (Tiny Tumblers) 18 Months–3 Years (Mom, Dad & Me) 7 & Up (Advanced Tumbling) 4–6 (Tiny Tumblers) 4–6 (Tiny Tumblers) 18 Months–3 Years (Mom, Dad & Me)
$35/Month $50/Month $35/Month $45/Month $35/Month $60/Month $35/Month $50/Month $35/Month $45/Month $35/Month $60/Month $35/Month $35/Month
Cost
$50/Month $60/Month
Piano Instructor: Hashimoto Day
Time
Ages
Cost
Mon–Fri
2:30–5 p.m.
5 & Up
$60/Month/ 4 Classes/30 Min.
Taiyo • 225-6955/6966
Koto Instrument Instructor: Fumiko Tachikawa Day
Guitar Day
Time
Ages
Cost
$85/Hour/4 Lessons, $75/45 Min./4 Lessons, $60/30 Min./4 Lessons $100/Hour/4 Lessons, $85/45 Min./4 Lessons, $70/30 Min./4 Lessons $60/Hour/4 Lessons, $50/45 Min./4 Lessons, $40/30 Min./4 Lessons $70/Hour/4 Lessons, $60/45 Min./4 Lessons, $50/30 Min./4 Lessons
6–12
Private Lessons 1–8 p.m.
13 & Up
Mon 6–12
Group Lessons 1–8 p.m.
13 & Up
Thu
Time
Ages
Cost
11 a.m.–7 p.m.
All Ages
12–6 p.m.
12 & Up
Private Lessons $25/Hour Group Lessons* $48/Month/3 Classes
*Minimum of two students per class; maximum of six.
Piano Instructor: Mie Fujimori Day
Time
Mon–Fri
Ages
Lesson Slots from 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
Cost
$95/Month/4 Classes/45 Min., $65/Month/4 Classes/30 Min. Group Lessons* $40/Month/4 Classes
6 & Up 5–6
*Minimum of three students per class; maximum of six.
Hawaiian Hula Instructor: Midori Sudo Day
Time
Mon
Advanced 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Beginner 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Ages
Cost
18 & Up
$35/Month, $10/Class
TANABATA DANCE (JAPANESE FOLK DANCE) Instructor: Ayako Hiruma
Japanese Class
Day
Time
Ages
Cost
Thu
6:30–7:30 p.m.
13 & Up
$20/Month/4 Classes, $7/Class
See page 18 for more information.
Traditional Karate Instructor: Yasushi Abe
Kayoko’s School of Ballet Instructor: Kayoko Hara Day
Mon
Wed
Thu
Time
Ages
4–5 p.m. 5–6 p.m.
4–5 6–7 All Ages (Advanced Ballet) Toe Shoes 3–4 5–6 7 & Up Toe Shoes 13 & Up (Adult Ballet) 5–6 6 & Up (Jazz/Tap) 7 & Up Toe Shoes
6–7 p.m. 7–7:30 p.m. 4–5 p.m. 5–6 p.m. 6–7 p.m. 7–7:30 p.m. 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. 4–5 p.m. 5–6 p.m. 6–7 p.m. 7–7:30 p.m.
Cost
$120/Month/12 Classes, $80/Month/8 Classes, $50/Month/4 Classes Adult Ballet $60/Month/4 Classes, $17 Walk-In Toe Shoes Class $90/Month/12 Classes, $60/Month/8 Classes, $30/Month/4 Classes
Day
Time
Tue
7–8 p.m. 9–9:40 a.m.
Ages
Cost
6 & Up $60/Week/2 Classes (Tue & Sat), 4–5 (Beginner) $40/Class (Tue/Sat) 4–5 (Advanced) Family discount: $10 discount per Sat 9:40–10:25 a.m. & Ages 6 & Up student if another family member (Beginner) signs up for the karate class. 10:30–11:30 a.m. 6 & Up (Advanced)
Women’s Yoga Instructor: Marilee Stonestreet Day
Time
Ages
Cost
Sat
9–10:15 a.m.
18 & Up
$10/Class
Call the Taiyo to sign up in advance or speak directly with instructor.
Kindermusik® Instructor: Mie Fujimori Day
Time
Ages
Cost
Wed
10–10:45 a.m. 11–11:45 a.m.
18 Months–3 Years
$60/Month/4 Classes*
*Minimum of five participants; maximum of 10. Please contact Taiyo in advance to reserve a spot.
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Directory of services Aero Club/Flight Training
Fam PACAF Family Down Day / Exr Exercise / hol Holiday
Manpower & Organization
225-8725 • Bldg. 535 Mon–Thu 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Fri 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Sat/Sun/Hol Closed Fam Closed
Cashiers Cage Daily 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Hol 4–8 p.m. Fam/Exr Normal Shogun Lounge / Game Room Sun–Thu 3–10 p.m. 3 p.m.–2 a.m. Fri 3 p.m.–2 a.m. Sat Hol 4–9 p.m. Fam/Exr Normal Spectrum Lounge Sun–Thu/Hol/ Fam/Exr Closed Fri 4:30 p.m.–2 a.m. Sat 7 p.m.–2 a.m.
Arts & Crafts Center
Family Child Care Office
225-7837 • Bldg. 334 Tue–Sat 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Fam/Exr Normal Sun/Mon/Hol Closed
225-8810 • Bldg. 3015 Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed Exr Normal
225-9913 • Bldg. 316 Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Every Other Friday Closes at 12 p.m.* Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam/Exr Closed* *Visit YokotaFSS.com for more details.
Auto Hobby Shop
Flight Kitchen
NAF HR
225-8988 • Bldg. 4304 (Ashiya TLF Tower) Tue–Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sun/Mon/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal
Airman & Family Readiness Center
225-7623 • Bldg. 4086 Mon/Tue* 8 a.m.–5 p.m. 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Wed–Fri Sat/Sun 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Fam/Exr Normal Hol Closed
*JCI Inspections by appointment only. DIY/STALL USE
Mon/Tue Closed Wed–Fri 11 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Sat/Sun 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
225-9006 • Bldg. 335 Daily Open 24 Hours
FSS Training Institute
225-8105/8106 • Bldg. 316 Rm. 132, 133, 141 & 144 DSN FAX 225-2060 Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Sat/Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal
Information, Tickets Child Development Centers & Travel Kibo CDC • Temporarily relocated to Yume Yume CDC • 225-8810 • Bldg. 3015 Mon–Fri 6:30 a.m.–6 p.m. 5:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Exr Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed
Civilian Personnel
225-3901 • Bldg. 316 • Rm. 217 Employee Relations • 225-3916 Allowances • 225-3906 Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Sat/Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal
Education & Training center
EducationServices • 225-7337 Bldg. 316 Mon–Thu 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Fri 7:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed
Enlisted Club
227-8820 • Bldg. 2066 Barber Shop • 227-8829 Mon–Sat (Incl. Exr) 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Sun/Hol Closed Fam 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Business Office & Catering Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat/Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal
227-7083 • Bldg. 327 Local Tours Desk • 227-7084 Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sat 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal Night Flight Travel Agency 225-6993/6999 Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–6 p.m. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Sat Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal
Installation Personnel Readiness
225-8519 • Bldg. 400 Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed Exr Normal
Kanto Lodge
224-2002 • Bldg. 15 Daily
Library
Open 24 Hours
225-7490 • Bldg. 617 Mon–Thu 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Fri 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat/Sun 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal
225-5590 • Bldg. 400 Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Sat/Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal
Marketing
225-3308 • Bldg. 1295 Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Sat/Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal
Military Personnel Flight Customer Support
225-3920 • Bldg. 316 • Rm. 217 Employment Hotline • 225-5050 Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Sat/Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal
Natatorium
225-6133 • Bldg. 4338 Front Desk Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Sat 10:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Fam/Exr Normal
Sun/Hol Closed Pool Mon–Fri 5 a.m.–8 p.m. Sat/Sun 10:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Fam/Exr Normal Hol Closed
Officers’ Club
225-8526 • Bldg. 31 Business Office Tue–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat–Mon/Hol/Fam Closed Exr Normal
Cashiers Cage • 225-8341 Sun/Mon/Hol Closed Tue–Fri 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Sat/Fam 5–9 p.m. Exr Normal Catering Office • 225-8342 Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Samurai Lounge Tue–Sat 5–10 p.m. Sun/Mon/Hol Closed Fam Normal Exr Normal
Outdoor Recreation/ Equipment Rental
225-4552 • Bldg. 564 Sun 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Wed/Hol Closed Sat 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Fam/Exr Normal
Par 3 Golf Course
225-8815 • Bldg. 4010 Clubhouse/Pro-Shop Mon/Wed–Sun 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Tue Closed Fam/Exr Normal 9-Hole Golf Course Mon/Wed–Sun 7:30 a.m.–Sunset Tue Closed Fam Normal Driving Range Mon/Wed–Sun 7:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m. Tue 11 a.m.–8:30 p.m. Hours subject to change due to weather conditions.
Pet Care Center
225-8906 • Bldg. 4066 Daily 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal
Post Office
225-9383 • Bldg. 410 Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sun/Hol/Fam Closed
Professional Development Center 225-8331 • Bldg. 580 ALS/CAA/FTAC Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed Exr Normal
Readiness & Plans/ Mortuary Affairs
225-3667/3668 • Bldg. 4069 Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Fam Closed Exr Normal
Sakana Outdoor Pool 225-7246 • Bldg. 3263 Wed–Sun (Incl. Hol) 12–5 p.m. Mon/Tue Closed
Samurai Fitness Center & Annex
225-8889/8890 • Bldg. 689/665 Mon–Fri 4 a.m.–10 p.m. Sat/Sun/Hol 6 a.m.–8 p.m. Fam 6 a.m.–8 p.m. MX Nutri Shop • 225-9893
Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–2 p.m., 4–8 p.m. Sat/Hol 9 a.m.–1 p.m., 2:30–7 p.m. Sun Closed
School-Age Care
225-6397 • Bldg. 3258 Mon–Fri 6:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Exr 5:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed
Taiyo Community Center 225-6955/6966 • Bldg. 3260 Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Sat 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal
Tama Hills Golf Course
042-374-2811 18-Hole Golf Course Closed Mon (Incl. Exr) Mon US & JN Hol & Fam Open Tue–Sun (Incl. Hol/Fam/Exr) Open Pro-Shop Tue–Fri 7 a.m.–4 p.m. Sat/Sun 7 a.m.–4 p.m. Hours subject to change due to weather conditions.
Tama Hills Recreation Area 224-3422 Reservation Desk Mon 12 a.m.–5 p.m. Closed Tue Wed 8 a.m.–12 a.m. Thu–Sun 24 Hours Country Store Mon 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Tue Closed Wed/Thu 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Fri 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Sat/Sun 8 a.m.–8 p.m. Hillcrest Lounge Mon/Tue Closed Wed–Thu 4–9 p.m. Fri/Sat 1–11 p.m. Sun 1–9 p.m. Tama ODR • 227-5248 Mon 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Tue Closed Wed/Thu 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Fri/Sat 8 a.m.–7 p.m. Sun 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Teen Center
225-6793 • Bldg. 4313 Mon/Wed/Thu 2–6 p.m. Tue 1:30–6 p.m. Fri 2–9 p.m. Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed Exr Normal
Tomodachi Lanes Bowling Center
225-7191 • Bldg. 1213 Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–10 p.m. 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Fri/Sat 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Hol/Exr Fam Normal
Vehicle Operations
225-7720 • Bldg. 1290 Business Office Mon–Fri 6 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat/Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal Car Wash/Self-Service Daily (Apr–Oct) 6:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Daily (Nov–Mar) 7 a.m.–5 p.m. SHUTTLES See Pg. 26 U-DRIVE PICK-UP/DROP-OFF ONLY Daily 6:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Williams Technical Service Insurance 225-2742 • Bldg. 327 From Off Base • 042-530-0799 Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Sat Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal
Youth Center
225-7441 • Bldg. 1591 Business Office Mon 2:30–6 p.m. Tue 1:30–6 p.m. Wed–Fri 2:30–6 p.m. Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed Exr Normal RecreationCenter Mon–Fri 2:30–6 p.m. Sat 1–6 p.m. Sun/Hol/Fam Closed Exr Normal
Youth Sports
225-7422 • Bldg. 1591
Yujo Community Center 225-7713 • Bldg. 327 Mon–Wed 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Thu–Sat 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Sun Closed Hol 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Fam/Exr Normal
Irregular Closures 3 JUL • O Club & G&R’s 4 JUL • Chico’s, Charlie T’s, E Club & Rickenbackers 15–17 JUL • Route 16 Visit YokotaFSS.com and
/YokotaFSS for special closure information.
Restaurants Bangkok Express
227-5811 • Bldg. 1213 (Tomodachi Lanes) Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–9:30 p.m. Fri/Sat 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m. Hol/Fam/Exr 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
Banzai Burrito
225-9551 • Bldg. 4330 1–7 Jul Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Fri/Sat 11 a.m.–9 p.m. 3–8 p.m. Sun Hol Closed Starting 8 Jul Breakfast Mon–Fri 7–10 a.m. Lunch & Dinner Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Fri–Sat 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Sun 3–8 p.m.
Charlie T’s
227-8837/8820 • Bldg. 2066 Breakfast (à la carte menu) Mon–Fri 6:30–10 a.m. Sat/Hol 7–10 a.m. Fam Normal Brunch (Ballroom) Sun 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Lunch Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Sat/Hol 7 a.m.–1 p.m. Fam 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Dinner Mon–Sat 5–9 p.m. Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal
Chico’s Chop House & Seafood Grill
225-8343 • Bldg. 31 Lunch Tue–Fri 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Hol Closed Lunch Hol/Fam Closed Dinner Tue–Sat 5–9 p.m.
Chili’s Grill & Bar
1 (210)-574-9947 • Bldg. 536 Sun–Thu 11 a.m.–9 p.m. Fri/Sat 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
G&R’s Pacific Pub
225-8293 • Bldg. 327 Mon–Fri 10:30 a.m.–7 p.m. Sat/Sun/Hol/ Fam Closed
Irregular Hours 4 JUL • 4 p.m.–1 a.m. • E Club Shogun Lounge/ Game Bar & Spectrum Lounge 5 JUL • 5–7 p.m. • O Club Catering Office 5 JUL • 5–9 p.m. • O Club Cashier’s Cage & Chico’s
BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNEr
Kiji Dining Room
224-3422 (Tama Hills Rec Area) Mon 8 a.m.–2 p.m. Tue Closed 11 a.m.–2 p.m., 4–8 p.m. Wed Thu 8 a.m.–2 p.m., 4–8 p.m. Fri 8 a.m.–2 p.m., 4–9 p.m. Sat 7 a.m.–2 p.m., 4–9 p.m. 7 a.m.–2 p.m., 4–8 p.m. Sun
Route 16
225-8685 • Bldg. 35 Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Hol Closed Exr Normal Late Night Hours (Open 24 Hours) Fri 8 p.m.–Sun 2 p.m.
Rickenbacker’s Coffee Shop
Kanto Lodge • Bldg. 15 Daily 6 a.m.–3 p.m. Hol/Fam /Exr 7 a.m.–1 p.m. Enlisted Club • Bldg. 2066 Mon–Fri 6:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed Exr Normal
Samurai Café Military Dining
225-8870 • Bldg. 335 Midnight Daily Breakfast Mon–Fri Sat/Sun/Fam Brunch Hol Lunch Daily Dinner Daily
10 p.m.–12 a.m. 5:30–8 a.m. 6:30–9:30 a.m. 7 a.m.–1 p.m. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. 5–8 p.m.
Sunrise Bakery
225-8917 • Bldg. 621 Mon–Fri/Fam 6:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Sat 7–11:30 a.m. Sun/Hol Closed Exr Normal
Tama golf course TeE house restaurant
224-3426/7777 • Bldg. 1010 Mon Closed Tue–Fri 7 a.m.–2 p.m. Sat/Sun 7 a.m.–4 p.m.
Hours subject to change due to weather conditions.
Yes Cafe
080-5483-0854 Mon–Sat
6:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
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