Horizons Magazine|March 2020

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Issue 3

Yokota AB, Japan

Produced by the 374th Force Support Squadron

View the Bloom Japan’s top spots for sakura viewing. Pg. 20.

Kawagoe & Chichibu Destinations worth adding to your bucket list. Pg. 10.

Can’t Get Enough Sakura?

Hike and bike beneath the blossoms. Pg. 12.

Shingen-Ko Samurai Festival Witness a Japanese-style reenactment. Pg. 22.

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7 En t er ta inmen t & Dining Club Events Yokota Eats

10 | T r av el w it h seibu r a ilway 12 | Guide to t he gre at ou t doors 14 SPORTS & Recre ation

Outdoor Recreation (ODR) Tama Hills Recreation Area Golf Tomodachi Lanes Bowling Center

2 0 | V ie w t he bloom across Ja pa n

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2 2 | cult ur a l connec tion 24 LIF E & L EISURE

Community Centers Arts & Crafts Center Library Aero Club/Flight Training Center Vehicle Operations Auto Hobby Shop Airman & Family Readiness Center (A&FRC)

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2 9 K ids ’ Korner Teen Center

31 | Ca l enda r 3 2 | Cl ass Spot l igh t

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Classes Map Directory

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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 Jason R. Caros

Director

Chief, Marketing, Allison Anders

Editorial

Writer-Editor, Miranda Holloway Intern, Julianie gonzalez ruiz

Art

Commercial Artists, Takeshi Toyama

AYA OKAMOTO Graphic Illustrator, JaClare Williams

Business

Commercial Sponsorship & Advertising Coordinator, YOKO KOMIYA Marketing Assistant, Desiree Miller Marketing specialist, Erica Williams Social Media Manager, Angelica Rivera Office Clerk, Vacant

Print

Reproduction Manager, Makoto Arita Offset Press Operator, Masanori Ohno

Visual

Photographer, Jerome wilhite Photographer, Vacant 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.

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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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Web: YokotaFSS.com Facebook: facebook.com/YokotaFSS Instagram: Instagram.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.

ITT offers shinkansen and hotel packages to popular destinations including Kyoto, Osaka and Hiroshima.

Simply stop by ITT, pick a hotel from the list of options and let them know your preference for the shinkansen departure time. They’ll book the hotel and shinkansen ticket for you. It’s that easy! For price information, visit YokotaFSS.com/ITT.

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ENtertainment & DINING ALL Welcome ENLISTED CLUB 227-8820 • Bldg. 2066 /YokotaClubs

Members Only OFFICERS’ CLUB 225-8526 • Bldg. 31 /YokotaClubs

Dining Specials

Membership Appreciation Breakfast*

A Taste of Italy BUFFET

Mon • 2 Mar • 6:30–9:30 a.m.

Members: Free Nonmembers: $10 Ages 13 & Up, $4 Ages 6–12, Free for Ages 5 & Under *Charlie T’s will be closed for breakfast in support of this event.

Wingman Wednesday Wednesdays • 6–8:45 p.m.

Wings: 80¢; Drafts: $1.50 Adults Only

Thu • 12 Mar • 5–9 p.m.

Chico’s Chop House Members: $20; Nonmembers: $22

Prime Rib Night Thu • 19 Mar • 5–9 p.m.

Chico’s Chop House 14-Ounce: $23 16-Ounce: $24 Reservations Recommended

Butcher’s Choice

Events

Thu • 26 Mar • 5–9 p.m.

Chico’s Chop House Reservations Recommended

Bingo

Wingman Tuesday

Tuesdays & Fridays • 7 p.m.* Sun • 8, 22 & 29 Mar • 5 p.m.*

Lucky 7 Bingo

Tuesdays • 5–7 p.m.

Wings: 80¢; Miller Lite Draft: $1.50 Adults Only

Sun • 1 & 15 Mar • 5 p.m.*

Events

*Cards go on sale one hour before the game begins.

Board Game Night

Lounge Entertainment Adults Only Spectrum Vibes Fridays • 9 p.m.–2 a.m.

Radio Hitz Saturdays • 10 p.m.–2 a.m.

Wednesdays • 5–9 p.m.

Free Entry Members: Free Pizza Nonmembers: $10 for Pizza Adults Only

Tacos N Trivia Night Thursdays • 5–8:30 p.m.

Members: $8; Nonmembers: $10 Includes: Taco Bar* Adults Only *Available from 5 to 7 p.m.

State Admission Dinner Wed • 4 Mar • 5–9 p.m.

Charlie T’s & Chico’s Chop House Florida, Maine, Nebraska, Ohio and Vermont driver’s license holders receive a free dinner up to a $10 value.

Kids Club

St. Patrick’s Day Party Wed • 11 Mar • 4:30–6:30 p.m.

Enlisted Club $10 Ages 13 & Up, Free for Ages 12 & Under

OFFICERS’ Club MEmbers All events listed below may only be attended by officer personnel and their families.

Family Membership Night* Wed • 18 Mar • 5–7 p.m.

Free *Chico’s will be closed for dinner in support of this event.

Friday Social Hour Fridays • 5–7 p.m.

Free • Adults Only Join the Officers’ Club for hors d’oeuvres, beverages and a progressive drawing. Must be present to win.

Enlisted Club MEmbers All events listed below may only be attended by enlisted personnel and their families.

Family Membership Night* Wed • 25 Mar • 5–7 p.m.

Free *Charlie T’s will be closed for dinner in support of this event.

Friday Social Hour Sunday Brunch

Sundays • 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Charlie T’s Members: $15 Ages 13 & Up, $7 Ages 6–12, Free for Ages 5 & Under Nonmembers: $17 Ages 13 & Up, $8 Ages 6–12, Free for Ages 5 & Under

Fridays • 4:30–6:30 p.m.

Free • Adults Only Join the Enlisted Club for hors d’oeuvres, beverages and a progressive drawing. Must be present to win.

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ENTE RT A I NMENT & DI NI NG

Dining Specials

All RANKS

Route 16

Teriyaki Burger $9.50

Lunch & Dinner

Japanese meets American cuisine in this flavorful burger.

G&R’s Pacific Pub

Casper’s Cubano $9

Lunch & Dinner

Follow

Tender sliced pork, pickles and Swiss cheese on a hoagie roll.

Rickenbacker’s

Lucky Leprechaun Frappuccino Tall: $3.90 Grande: $4.40 Venti: $4.75

Breakfast & Lunch A delicious blend of matcha and white chocolate.

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Chico’s Chop House

Baked Flounder $18

Dinner

Fresh flounder soaked in lemon herb butter.

Banzai Burrito

Riley’s Banzai Fries $7.75

Lunch & Dinner

Fries loaded with chili, queso, jalapeños, cheese and sour cream.

Sunrise Bakery

5-Inch Pizza $3

Lunch

Cheesy pizza topped with pepperoni, mushrooms, onion and green pepper.

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Charlie T’s

Corned Beef & Cabbage $14

Lunch & Dinner

Seasoned, slow-cooked beef and cabbage.

HIKAWA SHRINE Visit Japan’s famous love shrine dedicated to the god of marriage.

Fish for your fortune in one of the boxes full of papier-mâché fish. Single and ready to mingle?

Hook a pink fish to find out when you’ll meet your true love. In a relationship? Reel in a red fish to receive divine advice.

KOEDO KURARI KASHIYA YOKOCHO (CANDY LANE)

TOKI-NO-KANE (TIME BELL TOWER) Kawagoe’s landmark clock tower was originally built during the Edo Period to help Kawagoe citizens keep track of time. The bell stands 16 meters high and is still rung four times a day.

Nurture your sweet tooth with Candy Lane’s endless Japanese treats. Stroll down this charming street lined with candy stores, and try sugary bread known as “fugashi” or Kawagoe’s many takes on sweet potato including sweet potato ice cream and sweet potato chips. Before you’ve had your fill, don’t forget to bite into “imokoi” — a rice bun stuffed with sweet bean paste and sweet potato at Kasho Umon.

Koedo Kurari was a sake brewery later converted into a shopping center. They now sell local delicacies, souvenirs and sake. One of the three buildings offers sake tastings where you can try local Saitama sake.

HAYASHIYA KAWAGOE Settled in a quaint, traditionalstyle Japanese house, Hayashiya Kawagoe restaurant is known for their delicious and unique recipe of “unagi”, or eel, served with egg.

HOW TO GET THERE

KAWAGOE

CHICHIBU

1. From Haijima Station, take the train going to Seibu-Shinjuku on the Haijima Line.

1. From Haijima Station, take the train going to Kawagoe on JR Hachiko Line.

2. Get off at Kodaira Station.

2. Get off at Higashi-Hanno Station.

3. Transfer to the Seibu-Shinjuku Line by taking the train going to Hon-Kawagoe.

3. Transfer to the Seibu-Chichibu Line going to Seibu-Chichibu.

4. Get off at Seibu-Chichibu Station.

4. Get off at Hon-Kawagoe Station. Walk just 10 minutes to Kawagoe’s downtown area — the shortest walk of any nearby station.

5. Before leaving the station, stop by their Tourist Information Office for English-friendly flyers and brochures.

HON-KAWAGOE SEIBU-CHICHIBU

HITSUJIYAMA PARK Witness the annual bloom of Japan’s famous “shibazakura,” or moss pink, at Hitsujiyama Park. In mid-April, the green moss transforms into vibrant white, pink and purple. Walk through the various shapes and swirls of shibazakura for a colorful experience like no other.

TOKOROZAWA

IKEBUKURO

KODAIRA

For a more luxurious experience, take the Red Arrow or Laview limited express train. You can take the train from either Ikebukuro or Seibu-Shinjuku Station. Not wanting to transfer? Start at SeibuShinjuku Station for Hon-Kawagoe and Ikebukuro Station for Chichibu.

HAIJIMA SEIBU-SHINJUKU

SEIBU’S ALL YOU CAN RIDE PASS Foreigners can sign up for the Seibu one- or two-day pass to use Seibu Line as often as they’d like without having to pay extra. To get in on this special offer, simply bring a copy of your passport and stop by Ikebukuro Station between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. or Seibu-Shinjuku Station between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.

MATSURI NO YU There are plenty of ways to unwind at this expansive onsen with an open-air bath, bedrock baths, sleeping onsen, jet baths and sauna.

Conveniently located inside SeibuChichibu Station.

Scan the QR code to plan your trip with Seibu Railway.

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Cherry Blossom Hiking & Biking Trips

Mountain Biking at Sayama Park Sun • 5 Apr • 9 a.m.–1 p.m. $25 Ages 9 & Up Sign-Up: 6 Mar–2 Apr Includes: Transit & Guide Famously known as the setting for the classic Studio Ghibli movie, My Neighbor Tortoro, Sayama park is also a great destination for sakura sightings. Bike over rolling hills for scenic views of the winding Lake Tama lined with sakura trees. Enjoy a picnic brunch beneath the cherry blossoms.

Hiking at Arakurayama Sengen Park Fri • 10 Apr • 12–8 p.m. $35 Ages 13 & Up Sign-Up: 12 Mar–7 Apr Includes: Transit & Guide Arakurayama Sengen Park offers views of Japan’s two most iconic sights: sakura trees and Mount Fuji.

Hike halfway up Mount Arakura for breathtaking views of Fujiyoshida city, Mount Fuji and the park’s impressive five-story pagoda.

Hiking at Chichibu Sat • 18 Apr • 8 a.m.–4 p.m. $30 Ages 9 & Up Sign-Up: 19 Mar–14 Apr Includes: Transit & Guide Trade in the hustle and bustle of Tokyo for some peace and quiet in the nature-abundant town of Chichibu. Every spring, their cherry blossom trees add blemishes of pink and white to the green forests. Hike up Mount Mino to reach Minoyama park, a grove located on the mountain’s summit, for some especially scenic views of Chichibu’s cherry blossom trees. Take in the scenic park as the sun sets over the mountain range.

S POR T S & RECREA T ION

SPORTS & RECREATION

Urabandai Two-Day Trip

Sat–Sun • 28–29 Mar Depart: 4 a.m., Return: 9 p.m. $195 All Ages Sign up by 20 Mar Includes: Transit, Lodging, Two-Day Lift Ticket, Dinner & Breakfast

OUTDOOR RECREATION 225-4552 • Bldg. 564 /YokotaOutdoorRec /Yokota.ODR

March

Shiga Kogen Two-Day Trip

Hakuba Iwatake

Wed • 11 Mar • 5 a.m.–8 p.m. $40 All Ages Sign up by 8 Mar Includes: Transit

Kurohime Kogen Sat • 14 Mar • 4:45 a.m.–9 p.m. $80 Ages 18 & Up, $70 Ages 6–17, $65 Ages 5 & Under Sign up by 10 Mar Includes: Transit & Lift Ticket

MARCH 2020

Ski/SB Overnight Trips Sat–Sun • 7–8 Mar Depart: 4 a.m., Return: 9 p.m. $180 Ages 13 & Up, $145 Ages 12 & Under Sign up by 3 Mar Includes: Transit, Lodging, Dinner & Breakfast

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Sat • 21 Mar • 4 a.m.–9 p.m. $60 All Ages Sign up by 17 Mar Includes: Transit

Ski/SB DayTrips Sat • 7 Mar • 4 a.m.–9 p.m. $60 All Ages Sign up by 3 Mar Includes: Transit

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Kagura Two-Day Trip Mon–Tue • 16–17 Mar Depart: 5 a.m., Return: 8 p.m. $135 All Ages Sign up by 13 Mar Includes: Transit, Lodging, Dinner & Breakfast Advanced Skiers & Riders Only

APRIL Hiking at Mt. Takao Sat • 4 Apr • 6:30 a.m.–3 p.m. $25 Ages 12 & Up, $16 Ages 5–11 Sign-Up: 5–31 Mar Includes: Transit & Guide

Curling & Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza Wed • 8 Apr • 8 a.m.–7 p.m. $55 Ages 5 & Up Sign-Up: 9–31 Mar Includes: Transit & Play Fee

Trout Fishing at Shishidome

Paragliding Sun • 19 Apr • 5:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. $120 → $50 Ages 13 & Up Sign-Up: 20 Mar–16 Apr Includes: Transit, One Tandem Jump & Insurance

Sunset Hiking at Chichibu Wed • 22 Apr • 2:30–9 p.m. $30 Ages 9 & Up Sign-Up: 23 Mar–19 Apr Includes: Transit & Guide

Tour de Tama XLV Sat • 25 Apr • 7 a.m.–1 p.m. $45 Ages 13 & Up, Free for Ages 7–12 Sign-Up: 26 Mar–21 Apr Includes: Entry Fee, T-Shirt & Lunch Thank you for sponsoring Tour de Tama XLV. No Federal endorsement of sponsor intended.

Forest Adventure Ropes Course Tue • 28 Apr • 7 a.m.–3 p.m. $50 Ages 13 & Up, $40 Ages 9–12 Sign-Up: 26 Mar–21 Apr Includes: Transit & Play Fee RecOn Discount

Explore all upcoming trips at YokotaFSS.com/ODR. All rental equipment must be reserved in advance.

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SPORTS & RECREATION

Sun • 12 Apr • 6 a.m.–5:30 p.m. $90 → $25 Ages 7 & Up Sign-Up: 13 Mar–7 Apr Includes: Transit, Fishing Rod & Reel, Lures, License & Lesson

Tama Hills Recreation Area

Reservations/Lodging • 227-5230 Recreation • 227-5248

Work Retreat to Tama From archery to Ultimate Frisbee, Tama Hills has the facilities and equipment to help boost productivity and comradery in the workplace.

Call Tama Recreation for more information.

Specials Winter Special 1–31 Mar Main Lodge • Sun–Sat Standard Cabin • Sun,* Wed & Thu Receive 50% off any room or cabin (excluding the DV Suite). Cannot be combined with other discounts or coupons.

SPORTS & RECREATION

*Excluding Sunday nights before a U.S. holiday.

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Kiji Weekend Specials 6–8 Mar • Pork Schnitzel 13–15 Mar • Chicken Pie 20–22 Mar • Beef Tenderloin 27–29 Mar • Salmon Dijon

Events TAMAttack Paintball Sat • 7 Mar • 9 a.m.–3 p.m. $5 Bring your own equipment or rent everything for only $10 more. Tama also schedules private games. Call Tama Recreation for more details.

Bouncy Castles & Ice Cream Party

Tama Hills Golf Course • 042-374-2811 Yokota Golf Center • 225-8815 /TamaHillsGolfCourse

Tama Hills Golf Course 2020 Interservice Golf Tournament Sat • 21 Mar • 7 a.m.

Camp Zama Golf Course $25 Entry Fee* Sign up by 18 Mar Compete against golfers from Camp Zama, Yokosuka and Atsugi.

Sakura Open Golf Tournament Sat • 28 Mar • 8 a.m. $30* Sign up by 25 Mar Includes: Breakfast, Lunch & Prizes Celebrate sakura season with a two-person scramble tournament. *Plus golf fees.

Yokota Golf Center Valspar championship Golf Simulator Pro AM 16–22 Mar • $15* Compete against the pros! The competitor of your choice will be playing at the Valspar Championship while you play the same course on the TrackMan Simulator.

Yokota Golf Center will take the best ball score of your round and the pro’s gross and net score. Play anytime during the tournament period. *Plus simulator fees.

Get Golf Ready Mondays • 30 Mar–27 Apr • 5–6:30 p.m. $99/Five Lessons Learn how to golf from PGA professionals. Pay just $70 more and get your very own set of golf clubs. Call Yokota Golf Center to sign up.

Tomodachi lanes bowling Center 225-7191 • Bldg. 1213

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Sat • 14 Mar Wear green to play one hour of HyperBowling and get two large pizzas and up to six pairs of rental shoes for just $24.95.

Easter Bunny Festival

Sun • 12 Apr • 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Picnic Area B, Tama Hills Free Come out to Tama Hills for an egg hunt, petting zoo, inflatable rides and other family-friendly activities.

Need a ride? Tama Hills will be offering shuttle services straight to Tama Hills and back. The bus will depart from the Enlisted Club at 10 a.m. and leave Tama Hills at 3 p.m. From 12 March to 12 p.m., 10 April, you can call 227-5230 to reserve your seats for the shuttle.

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SPORTS & RECREATION

Sat • 28 Mar • 10 a.m.–3 p.m. $1 • Grades 8 & Under Includes: Unlimited Access to Bounce Castles & Ice Cream Bring your children to Tama for a day of bouncing.

There will be bounce castles set up at the Picnic Area from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kids can enjoy free ice cream at the Hillcrest from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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Come late March, ear Japan’s “sakura” (or trees’ leaves transform and white petals. Durin cherry blossom viewing residents flock to the to view the vibrant, bl sakura trees abounding plenty of places to “han

Boat Through Sakura Petals

KAWAGOE Tucked behind Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine is the Shingashi river boat ride. This gondola cruise offers visitors the unique experience of boating through the pink, petal-filled river. Sakura trees line the river bank dropping petals into the water below and providing a canopy of pink and white above. Come sunset, lanterns light the river, offering walking access until 10 p.m.

Tickets for the boat ride are free but distributed on a first come, first served basis, so get there early. The ticket booth opens at 9 a.m. and is located in front of Kita Kominkan on the far side of the bridge. Small children under the age of 7 may not qualify to ride as the provided life vests must fit.

Stroll Down Sakura Alley

UENO PARK Visit Ueno Park for a fun-filled day of shopping; tasting local delicacies; exploring temples and museums; and, most importantly, viewing over 1,000 cherry blossom trees. Ueno Park’s main pathway displays over 700 species of sakura. Browse the famous antique market located within the beautiful cherry blossoms. Centered around the sakura is Toeizan Kaneiji Temple where the Tokugawa Family ruled and were eventually buried during the Edo Period. At night, lanterns light the cherry blossoms until 10 p.m.

Picnic Beneath the

YOYOGI PARK Yoyogi Park houses h and sprawling fields; for a spring picnic family. Yoyogi also of activities including bik kids park and more. charge and open daily

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Experience the Sakura Festival

Bike Along the Blooming Trees

TAMA RIVER Within biking distance of Yokota Air Base and Tama Hills is the 48-kilometerlong Tama River. Starting in the town of Hamura, this river is an ideal destination for those who love biking or long walks.

During the hanami season, Tama River’s cherry blossoms come alive. Stroll or bike on the paved trails alongside the river.

Multiple parks and fields offer a place to rest and enjoy your surroundings.

YOKOTA AIR BASE Sat • 4 Apr • 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Free Entry For something close to home, experience Yokota’s very own Sakura Festival.

Celebrate beneath East Side’s beautiful canopy of sakura trees with live entertainment, street performers and vendors. There will also be bounce castles and many other games and activities for children. Mingle with our Japanese neighbors at this open-base event as we take part in a Japanese tradition.

Can’t make it to the festival? Stop by the East Side anytime during the hanami season to revel in the sakura’s beauty and snap a few photos.

S h i n g e n - ko Samurai F e s t i va l Sat • 4 Apr Cultural Connection

Takeda Shingen was a feudal lord that ruled the present-day city of Kofu during the Sengoku Period — a particularly violent period in Japanese history as rival warlords fought bitterly for control. Takeda Shingen and his powerful Koshu Battalion conquered much of the Kanto region. His rule was so successful that after his death, other feudal lords adopted his ideals and judicial and administrative practices. To this day, Takeda Shingen’s rule is revered throughout much of Japan and his rule is recreated every year through the Shingen-ko Samurai Festival.

$65 Ages 4 & Up

Witness the reenactment of the Koshu Battalion deployment as more than 1,500 people dressed in samurai costumes head off to war. The Shingen-ko reenactment begins with Takeda Shingen and his army taking part in the traditional deployment ceremony and sake ritual. Then, bathed in torchlight and surrounded by his 24 generals, Takeda Shingen leads his army along the streets of Kofu city. During the march, notice the traditional samurai outfits and the “Fu-RinKa-Zan” banner which represents a famous war philosophy, “swift as the wind, silent as a forest, fierce as fire and immovable as a mountain.”

April tour sign-ups start at 10 a.m. on Saturday, 7 March.

If a child under 4 requires a seat, the price applies.

Explore more trips at YokotaFSS.com/ITT

Includes: Transportation & Observation Seat

Mt. Fuji Area, Japanese Baseball Game, Kamakura Great Buddha & Shrine, Tokyo Disney Resort and more.

ITT also offers shinkansen and hotel packages to a variety of trip-worth destinations including Kyoto, Hiroshima and Osaka.

227-7083 • Bldg. 327

LIFE & LEISURE

LIFE & LEISURE

Arts & Crafts Center 225-7837 • Bldg. 334 /YokotaArtsAndCraftsCenter

Easter Holiday Family Portrait Special Fri–Sun • 10–12 Apr • $40 Includes: 8x10, Two 5x7s & CD-ROM Complete your family pictures or save big by adding to an existing photo package. Shout “Mark’s the man!” to get an extra 10% off your purchase. Call 225-8133 to make your appointment today.

Easter Cards Art Class

Wed • 8 Apr • 1:30–3 p.m.

Arts & Crafts • $20, $5 Material Fee Ages 6 & Up Create your own personalized pop-open Easter egg holiday cards! Paint your cards with watercolor paint. A perfect family event!

Watercolor paints and other supplies provided.

Sign up at least two days prior to class start date.

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Library

225-7490 • Bldg. 617

Children’s Story Times

Pokémon Club

Join the Library for stories, songs, crafts and games.

Event

Day & TIme

Japanese Story Time

Mon • 9 & 23 Mar • 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Pajama Story Time

Thu • 19 Mar • 5:30–6 p.m.

Music & Movement Story Time

Tuesdays • 10:30–11 a.m.

Maker’s Club Tue • 3 Mar • 4–5:30 p.m.

Learn the joys of science, technology, engineering, art and math at the monthly Maker’s Club! Get hands-on with fun projects related to the STEAM fields. Recommended for ages 8 and up.

Airmen Game Day Sat • 7 & 21 Mar • 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Get out of the dorms or away from the house and join the Yokota Library for Airmen Game Day. 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.

Tue • 10 Mar • 4:30–6 p.m.

Calling all Pokémon trainers! Battle other Pokémon fans with either the card or video games. Pokémon Go players are welcome to use the Library’s free Wi-Fi and meet up to raid gyms on base or put a lure out for some communal catches.

Movie Night Tue • 17 Mar • 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Ages 13 & Up Enjoy a fun movie at the Library. Movies shown will be appropriate for teens and adults. Stop by the Library Front Desk or call to find out this month’s movie pick.

Family Movie Afternoon Tue • 24 Mar • 4–6 p.m.

Bring out the whole family for a kid-friendly movie. Stop by the Library Front Desk or call to find out this month’s movie pick.

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A er o C lu b & F li g h t Trai n i n g C e n t er

Private Pilot Certificates How old do I have to be to get a private pilot’s certificate?

You must be at least 17 years old. If you want to be a private glider pilot or be rated for free flight in a balloon, you must be at least 16 years old. For more information, visit http://www.FAA.gov/Pilots/Become.

When do I need a student pilot certificate?

Before you can fly solo. You don’t need a student pilot certificate to take flying lessons.

Am I eligible for a student pilot certificate?

You are eligible if...

• You are at least 16 years of age.

• You are at least 14 years old and plan to pilot a glider or balloon.

• You can read, speak and understand English.

How do I get a student pilot certificate?

Complete an application through the Integrated Airman Certification and Rating Application (IACRA) website, or fill out the FAA form 8710-1 and submit it to a Flight Standards District Office (FSDO), an FAA-designated pilot examiner, an airman certification representative associated with a part 141 flight school or a certificated flight instructor. The authorized individual will process your application and submit the required documents to the Airmen Certification Branch. Once reviewed by the Airmen Certification Branch, the student pilot certificate will be mailed to the address provided on the application.

How do I get a medical certificate?

Aviation Medical Examiners (AMEs) will continue issuing aviation medical certificates. A list of AMEs in your area can be found at https://Designee.

FAA.gov/#/DesigneeLocator.

How long are my student pilot and medical certificates valid?

Student pilot and medical certificates are no longer the same document.

Refer to 14 CFR 61.23 for complete information on duration of a medical certificate.

After April 1, 2016, student pilot certificates do not expire. The certificate will be surrendered and superseded upon successful completion of the higher certification. Student pilot certificates issued prior to April 1, 2016 expire according to their expiration date — either 24 or 60 months from the date of issuance.

Can I renew my student certificate or medical certificate?

No, but you can get a new one.

With a new student pilot certificate, is my flight instructor still required to place endorsements on it?

No. All solo endorsements are placed in the student logbook and are no longer required to be on the student pilot certificate. Any previous endorsements on a paper student pilot certificate should be maintained as part of the required training record.

If I solo in more than one make or model of aircraft, must I have an endorsement for each on my logbook?

Yes. Your flight instructor must make this endorsement before you solo in each make or model of aircraft. A list of endorsements can be found in the current addition of Advisory Circular 61.65.

Does the endorsement to solo allow me to make solo cross-country flights?

No. You also have to get a cross-country flight endorsement from your flight instructor.

Is there a charge for the student pilot certificate?

There is no charge for an application sent directly to the Flight Standards District Office (FSDO). However, an FAA-designated pilot examiner, an airman certification representative associated with a part 141 flight school or a certified flight instructor can charge a reasonable fee for processing an application for student pilot certificates.

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Aero Club/Flight Training Center (FTC) 225-8988 • Bldg. 4304

Flight Safety Meeting

Airman & Family Readiness Center (A&FRC) 225-8725 • Bldg. 535 • /Yokota.AFRC1

Sat • 7 Mar • 9 a.m.

Kobayashi Room, Enlisted Club Join us for a local general aviation flight safety discussion group. Attendance is required for all pilots.

The Only Way to See Tokyo $165 Want to see the bright lights of Tokyo from the sky? We can show you the big city in an hour long, piloted flight.

Three passenger maximum. Weight restrictions may apply. Tour flights must be scheduled in person, 24 hours in advance and payment is due at time of scheduling.

Vehicle Operations 225-7720 • Bldg. 1290

U-Drive Van Rental $75/Day, $450/Seven Days Start making plans for your family’s spring break adventures by reserving a U-Drive van. Reservations are accepted on a first come, first served basis and fill up fast. A $75 deposit is required to secure your reservation. You must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid 4EJ driver’s license to rent a van.

Financial Readiness Financial Fridays 3–4:30 p.m.

6 Mar • Permanent Change of Station 13 Mar • Financial Planning: Summertime 20 Mar • Understanding Your Military Benefits & Allowances 27 Mar • Owning a Rental Property Become financially savvy with these informative financial classes held every Friday.

Military Workshops Sponsorship Training Fri • 6 Mar • 9–10:30 a.m.

Sponsoring a newcomer to Yokota Air Base? Learn essential tools to help newcomers successfully transition to the Yokota community. This workshop is open to all individuals stationed at Yokota. Newly appointed active duty sponsors must complete the eSAT online training prior to attending the Sponsorship Training Workshop.

Cultural Courses Ages 18 & Up Call A&FRC to sign up.

Tips for Teaching English Mon • 9 Mar • 1:30–2:30 p.m.

Learn how to teach English to Japanese speakers.

Japanese Customs & Courtesies Mon • 23 Mar • 1:30–3 p.m.

Gain a deeper understanding of Japanese manners so you can feel more at ease exploring off base.

LIFE & LEISURE

Survival Japanese Tuesdays • 24 Mar–28 Apr • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Learn basic words and phrases.

Transition Assistance New Legislation A&FRC

The redesigned Transition Assistance Program (TAP) includes an outcome-based curriculum that transforms the way the military prepares its service members transitioning to civilian life.

The TAP curriculum is designed to provide service members the training skills, resources and tools needed to meet career readiness standards.

All service members separating, retiring or being released from active duty must complete the following requirements.

To start TAP or for more information, please call A&FRC.

1. Self-Assessment Worksheet Must be completed at least a year prior to separation.

2. Initial Counseling This counseling assesses your goals and needs, provides available resources and explains what you must complete prior to separation. Must be completed at least a year prior to separation.

3. Pre-Separation Counseling Must be completed at least a year prior to separation.

4. TAP Curriculum Workshop 5. Capstone Deliverables

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Know Your Vehicle Automotive Classes

Learn essential auto maintenance and save big by doing the work yourself.

Auto Hobby’s skilled mechanics will guide you through general auto upkeep and fluid levels. Call Auto Hobby to sign up or learn more.

Beginners Class Free

Advanced Class Oil Change: $12–$18.50 Oil Filter: $6–$18

Learn How to…

AUTO HOBBY Shop

Learn How to…

• Open the Hood Learn How to Identify and Check…

• Power Steering Fluids • Brake & Clutch Fluids • Washer & Wiper Blade Fluids • Tires & Tire Pressure • Car Exterior • Vehicle Jack & Tools • Antifreeze & Reserve Tank

225-7623 • Bldg. 4086

• Change Oil • Change Filters

Spring Package 1–31 May • $40* Includes:

Learn How to Identify and Check…

• 4-Quarts Engine Oil Change • Fluid Check & Top-Off • Vehicle Undercarriage Check • Tires, Wipers & Rubber Boots Check • Car Wash

• Drive Shafts & Boots • Steering Rack & Boots • Exhaust System • Suspension System

*Oil filter cost not included. $3.50 per additional quart.

Daily FSS Shuttle Servicing

Daily FSS Shuttle Servicing

New Sanno & Haneda Airport

Narita Airport To Narita

NRT #1 NRT #2 NRT #3

To Yokota AB

NRT #1 NRT #2 NRT #3

To Haneda

To Yokota AB

Departs TLF Bldg. 4304 08:30 10:30 12:30

Departs NRT Term. 1

16:00 18:00 20:00

Departs TLF Bldg. 4304 09:00

Departs HND Term. 1

Departs Kanto Lodge*1 09:00 11:00 13:00

Departs New Sanno

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21:30

Departs Kanto Lodge*1 09:30

Departs New Sanno*3 14:00

Est. Arrival

12:30 14:30 16:30

Est. Arrival

19:30

21:15

23:00

Est. Arrival New Sanno 11:00

Est. Arrival

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

Departs New Sanno*3

11:15

Est. Arrival

12:00

*1

13:30 15:45

Kanto Lodge=Bldg. 15

Sanno Haneda Shuttle Fares* Yokota <–> Sanno SOFA ID HOLDERS: $8; NON-ID HOLDERS: $10 Sanno <–> Haneda SOFA ID HOLDERS: $12; NON-ID HOLDERS: $15 Yokota <–> Haneda*4 SOFA ID HOLDERS: $20; NON-ID HOLDERS: $25 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.

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

Military, non-military, SOFA and non-SOFA individuals can use this service.

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If you have any questions, please contact 374 FSS Vehicle Operations or visit YokotaFSS.com/Vehicle-Operations.

KIDS' KORNER

KIDS' KORNER

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Teen Center 225-6793 • Bldg. 4313

#WeOwnFriday

March Madness Fri • 20 Mar • 6–9 p.m. • Teen Center Free • Ages 13–18 • Includes: Jersey Compete in a three-on-three tournament for the chance to win the grand prize!

Space is limited so sign up at the Teen Center before it’s too late.

Meet Youth Sports Coaches

Robert Arnspiger & Robert Beville

KIDS' KORNER

It takes a village to raise a child and Robert Arnspiger and Robert Beville certainly contribute within Yokota’s village. The two Youth Sports coaches — known as Coach A and Coach B by their 7- and 8-year-old students — are two peas in a pod. They're close friends on and off the field and both share the same first name and military career. Their only difference seems to be their sports upbringing. Coach A grew up playing the sports he coaches: he played baseball for 14 years, basketball for five and football for three. Coach B on the other hand proves that having experience in the sport you coach is not a requirement: he wrestled during his adolescence and now teaches basketball and football.

The two coaches work well together and see a lot of improvement in their little athletes by the end of the season. In fact, seeing the children’s progression is what they enjoy most about coaching. That, and simply just seeing the kids have fun and enjoy the sport, because at the end of the day, that’s what it’s all about.

Interested in coaching? Call the Youth Center at 225-7441 for more information.

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Music & Movement Library • 10:30–11 a.m.

Survival Japanes A&FRC • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Wingman Tuesday O Club • 5–7 p.m.

Bingo E Club • 7 p.m.

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Music & Movement Library • 10:30–11 a.m.

Survival Japanese A&FRC • 11 a.m.–12 p.m.

Family Movie Afternoon Library • 4–6 p.m.

Wingman Tuesday O Club • 5–7 p.m.

Bingo E Club • 7 p.m.

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Music & Movement Library • 10:30–11 a.m.

Wingman Tuesday O Club • 5–7 p.m.

Movie Night Library • 5:30–7:30 p.m.

Bingo E Club • 7 p.m.

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Music & Movement Library • 10:30–11 a.m.

Pokémon Club Library • 4:30–6 p.m.

Wingman Tuesday O Club • 5–7 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.

Wingman Tuesday O Club • 5–7 p.m.

Bingo E Club • 7 p.m.

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Tuesday

Family Membership Night E Club • 5–7 p.m.

Board Game Wednesday O Club • 5–9 p.m.

Wingman Wednesday E Club • 6–8:45 p.m.

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Escape Room Library Family Membership Night O Club • 5–7 p.m.

Board Game Wednesday O Club • 5–9 p.m.

Wingman Wednesday E Club • 6–8:45 p.m.

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KIDS CLUB E Club • 4:30–6:30 p.m.

Board Game Wednesday O Club • 5–9 p.m.

Wingman Wednesday E Club • 6–8:45 p.m.

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Tacos N Trivia Night O Club • 5–8:30 p.m.

Butcher’s Choice Chico’s • 5–9 p.m.

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Tacos N Trivia Night O Club • 5–8:30 p.m.

Prime Rib Night Chico’s • 5–9 p.m.

Pajama Story Time Library • 5:30–6 p.m.

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Tacos N Trivia Night O Club • 5–8:30 p.m.

A TASTE OF ITALY Chico’s • 5–9 p.m.

Mary Poppins Musical Taiyo • 6 p.m.

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Tacos N Trivia Night O Club • 5–8:30 p.m.

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4

Board Game Wednesday O Club • 5–9 p.m.

STATE ADMISSION Dinner (FL, ME, NE, OH & VT) Chico’s & Charlie T’s • 5–9 p.m.

Wingman Wednesday E Club • 6–8:45 p.m.

Thursday

Wednesday

Sports & Recreation

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.

Get Golf Ready Yokota Golf • 5–6:30 p.m.

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Sunday Brunch Charlie T’s • 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Bingo E Club • 5 p.m.

Japanese Story Time Library • 11:30 a.m.–12 p.m.

Japanese Customs & Courtesies A&FRC • 1:30–3 p.m.

Sunday Brunch Charlie T’s • 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Bingo E Club • 5 p.m.

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Sunday Brunch Charlie T’s • 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Lucky 7 Bingo E Club • 5 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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8

Sunday Brunch Charlie T’s • 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Bingo E Club • 5 p.m.

Membership Breakfast E Club • 6:30–9:30 a.m.

2

1

Sunday Brunch Charlie T’s • 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Lucky 7 Bingo E Club • 5 p.m.

Monday

ENTERTAINMENT & DINING

Sunday

MAR

Financial Fridays A&FRC • 3–4:30 p.m.

Friday Social Hour E Club • 4:30–6:30 p.m.

O Club • 5–7 p.m.

Bingo E Club • 7 p.m.

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Financial Fridays A&FRC • 3–4:30 p.m.

Friday Social Hour E Club • 4:30–6:30 p.m.

O Club • 5–7 p.m. #WeOwnFriday Teen Center • 6–9 p.m.

Bingo E Club • 7 p.m.

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Financial Fridays A&FRC • 3–4:30 p.m.

Friday Social Hour E Club • 4:30–6:30 p.m.

O Club • 5–7 p.m.

Mary Poppins Musical Taiyo • 6 p.m.

Bingo E Club • 7 p.m.

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SPONSORSHIP TRAINING A&FRC • 9–10:30 a.m.

Financial Fridays A&FRC • 3–4:30 p.m.

Friday Social Hour E Club • 4:30–6:30 p.m.

O Club • 5–7 p.m.

Bingo E Club • 7 p.m.

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Friday

Life & Leisure

Sakura Open Golf Tournament Tama Golf • 8 a.m.

Bouncy Castles & Ice Cream Party Tama Hills • 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Gaming Tournament O Club • 3 p.m.

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2020 Interservice Golf Tournament Camp Zama • 7 a.m.

Airmen Game Day Library • 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

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Mary Poppins Musical Taiyo • 1 p.m. & 6 p.m.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Tomodachi Lanes Open Mic Night O Club • 6–10 p.m.

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Flight Safety Meeting E Club • 9 a.m.

TAMAttack Paintball Tama Hills • 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Feb Tour Sign-Up ITT • 10 a.m.

Airmen Game Day Library • 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

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Saturday

Kids’ Korner

CLASS Spotlight Ballet

Chinatsu Murakami’s experience, passion and creativity shine during her ballet classes. When teaching the children how to sauté, she pulls a teddy bear from her bag, and the 3- to 5-year-old ballerinas excitedly greet the familiar bear. Chinatsu holds the toy over each child and tells them to jump so that their head touches the bear. After their effortful jump, the students receive a kiss on the cheek from the teddy bear. The bear reappears later in class as Chinatsu teaches the children how to grand jeté (or leap). She sits the bear on top of a block and, one by one, the students leap over.

Through teaching at Yokota, Chinatsu hopes to introduce ballet to children who would not normally have the opportunity while living abroad, as she strongly believes the benefits of ballet go beyond elegance. It’s why she recommends boys and adults — not just young girls — practice ballet. All can take their improved flexibility and posture and incorporate it into any other sport or activity they do.

Chinatsu offers ballet classes for children starting at age 3 all the way up to grade five at the Youth Center. She also offers two classes at the Natatorium: one for ages 3 to 5 and one for ages 16 and up. Be on the lookout for a new class, Mommy and Me, for children as young as 18-months. In this unique class, parents participate with their children, and the focus is less on technique and more on introducing toddlers to ballet so they can enjoy the sport for years to come. See page 33 and 34 for the class schedule.

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MARCH Class Schedule Natatorium • 225-6133

Morning Yoga Instructor: Alexis Miller Day

Ballet Studio

Time

Tue & Thu

Instructor: Chinatsu Murakami

9–10 a.m.

Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Wed

6:30–7:30 p.m.

16 & Up

$55/Month/4 Classes

U-Jam Fitness®

Thu

4–4:50 p.m.

3–4

$45/Month/4 Classes

Instructor: Lynn Gomez Day

Hawaiian Keiki Hula

Tue

Ages

Cost

18 & Up

Punch Cards $30/8 Classes, $15/4 Classes, $5 Walk-In

Time

5:15–6:15 p.m.

Ages

Cost

18 & Up

$30/8 Classes, $15/4 Classes, $5 Walk-In

Instructor: Midori Sudo Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Mon

3–3:45 p.m.

5–12

$35/Month/4 Classes, $10 Walk-In

JIU Jitsu

Yoga Fusion Instructor: Cerre Dolby Day

Thu

Time

5:30–6:30 a.m.

Ages

Cost

18 & Up

$30/8 Classes, $15/4 Classes, $5/Class*

Instructor: Rodrigo Taniguchi Day

Time

Mon/Wed

5–6 p.m.

4–5 p.m.

5–6 p.m.

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 $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

*Must pay in advance. Walk-ins not permitted.

Zumba® Instructor: Lynn Gomez Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Thu

5:15–6:15 p.m.

18 & Up

$20/8 Classes, $10/4 Classes, $3 Walk-In

Samurai Fitness Center • 225-8890 Budo Taijitsu & Self Defense

STRONG BY ZUMBA®

Instructor: Shihan Snoddy

Instructor: Sydney Mcnamee Day

Time

Wed Fri

4–5 p.m.

5–6 p.m.

Ages

Cost

Day

Time

Ages

Cost

18 & Up

$30/8 Classes, $15/4 Classes, $5 Walk-In

Wed Sat

6:30–7:30 p.m.

10 a.m.–12 p.m.

18 & Up

$60/Month, 10/Class

Core de Force

Tae Kwon Do Instructor: Kei Sakakibara

Instructor: Sarah Stanczyk

Day

Time

Ages

Cost

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

Mon Thu

6:30–7:30 p.m.

18 & Up

$10/4 Classes, $3/Class

Traditional KarAte

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

Instructor: Kazuma & Gyoko Itaki Day

Wed Sat

With Team Ground Shield

Time

Ages

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.

4–5 6 & Up 4–5

Cost

Day

Time

Ages

Cost

$60/Month/8 Classes, $30/Month/4 Classes

Mon Wed Thu

6:30–8 p.m.

18 & Up

$70/Month, $10/Class

Extreme Transformation Cycle

Baby & Toddler Yoga

Instructor: Denea James

Instructor: Marilee Stonestreet Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Tue

2:45–3:30 p.m.

3:45–4:45 p.m.

6 Weeks–12 Months 1–3

Punch Cards $25/8 Classes, $15/4 Classes, $5 Walk-In

Day

Time

Mon/Wed/Fri 2nd & 4th Sat

5:15–6 a.m.

10–10:45 a.m.

Ages

Cost

16 & Up

$10/4 Classes, $3/Class

Power Yoga Instructor: Alexis Miller Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Mon & Wed

5:25–6:25 p.m.

18 & Up

Punch Cards $30/8 Classes, $15/4 Classes, $5 Walk-In

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Hakkoryu Goshin

Piano Instructor: Maki Hashimoto

Instructor: Joseph Miller Day

Time

Tue Fri

7–9 p.m.

Ages

Cost

18 & Up*

$70/Month, $10/Class

*Ages 13 to 17 permitted with parental consent.

Day

Time

Mon–Fri

Lesson Slots From 2:30–5:30 p.m.

Day

Time

Mon Sat

5:15–6:15 p.m.

9:15–10:15 a.m.

Ages

Cost

18 & Up

$17/4 Classes, $5/Class

Youth Programs • 225-7441

Instructor: Hiroshi Kishimine Private Lessons Day

Time

Ages

Lessons Slots From 1–8 p.m.

Mon

Ballet Instructor: Chinatsu Murakami Day

Thu

5 & Up

Guitar

Instructor: Lynn Gomez

Wed

Cost

$60/Month/ 4 Classes/30 Min.

Taiyo • 225-6955/6966

ZUMBA

Mon

Ages

Time

Ages

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.

Grades 1–2 Grades 3–5 5 Pointe* 3–4 5 Grades 1–5

Cost

$55/Month $45/Month $60/Month

6–12 13 & Up

Group Lessons Day

Time

Ages

Lessons Slots From 1–8 p.m.

Mon

$45/Month

6–12 13 & Up

$55/Month

*Students are selected by instructor.

Cost

$95/4 Lessons/Hour, $85/4 Lessons/45 Min., $70/4 Lessons/30 Min. $110/4 Lessons/Hour, $95/4 Lessons/45 Min., $80/4 Lessons/30 Min. Cost

$70/4 Lessons/Hour, $60/4 Lessons/45 Min., $50/4 Lessons/30 Min. $80/4 Lessons/Hour, $70/4 Lessons/45 Min., $60/4 Lessons/30 Min.

Hawaiian Hula Instructor: Midori Sudo

Cheerleading Instructor: Jaclyn Urvan Cheer Tumbling Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Tue

3–3:30 p.m.

5 & Up

$35/Month

Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Tue

3:30–4:45 p.m.

5–12

$60/Month

Youth Elite

Gymnastics & Cheer

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

JAPANESE LANGUAGE Instructor: Taketo Ippei Nishi Basic Japanese* Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Tue

5:20–6 p.m.

8 & Up

$50/4 Lessons

Beginner Japanese

Instructor: Kohei Takeda, Jaclyn Urvan & Brianna McCutcheon

Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Mom, Dad & Me

Tue

6–6:40 p.m.

8 & Up

$50/4 Lessons

Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Mon Tue

10:30–11 a.m.

18 Months–3 Years

$35/Month

Tiny Tumblers Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Mon Tue

11–11:30 a.m.

4–6

$35/Month

Day

Time

3:30–4:30 p.m.

Ages

7 & Up

3:30–5:30 p.m.

Cost

$50/Month $60/Month

Level 1/2

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Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Mon Wed

5–6 p.m.

7 & Up

$45/Month

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Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Tue

6:40–7:20 p.m.

8 & Up

$50/4 Lessons

*No Japanese language experience necessary.

Kayoko’s Ballet School Instructor: Kayoko Hara

Advanced Tumbling Mon Wed Thu

Intermediate Japanese/Special Topics

Ballet & Tap Day

Mon Wed

Time

4–5 p.m.

Ages

Cost

3–4

$120/Month/12 Classes, $80/Month/8 Classes, $50/Month/4 Classes

TANABATA DANCE (JAPANESE FOLK DANCE)

Ballet Day

Mon

Time

Ages

Cost

5–6 p.m.

5–6 p.m.

5–6 All Ages (Advanced) 5–6

$120/Month/12 Classes, $80/Month/8 Classes, $50/Month/4 Classes

6–7 p.m.

7 & Up

6–7 p.m.

Wed

11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.

Thu

Day

6–7 p.m.

7 & Up

Time

Ages

Cost

7–7:40 p.m.

All Ages (Advanced)

$120/Month/12 Classes, $80/Month/8 Classes, $40/Month/4 Classes

Toe Shoes Day

Wed

Time

Thu

6:30–7:30 p.m.

Ages

Cost

13 & Up

$20/Month/4 Classes, $7/Class

Traditional Karate $60/Month/4 Classes, $17/Class $120/Month/12 Classes, $80/Month/8 Classes, $50/Month/4 Classes

Adults

Mon

Instructor: Ayako Hiruma

Thu

Instructor: Yasushi Abe 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)

Yokota Dance Angels Instructor: Yoshie Sato Dance Musical

Jazz Day

Time

Thu

5–6 p.m.

Ages

Cost

6 & Up

$120/Month/12 Classes, $80/Month/8 Classes, $50/Month/4 Classes

Day

Tue

Time

Ages

Cost

5–5:45 p.m.

7–10

5:45–6:30 p.m.

11 & Up

$90/Month/12 Classes, $70/Month/8 Classes, $40/Month/4 Classes

Pop Dance

Kindermusik®

Day

Instructor: Mie Fujimori Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Wed

10:15–11 a.m.

11:15 a.m.–12 p.m.

18 Months–3 Years

$60/Month/4 Classes*

Wed

Time

Ages

Cost

5–5:45 p.m.

5:45–6:30 p.m.

7–10 11 & Up All Ages (Advanced)

$90/Month/12 Classes, $70/Month/8 Classes, $40/Month/4 Classes

6:30–7:15 p.m.

*Minimum of five participants; maximum of 10. Please contact Taiyo in advance to reserve a spot.

YOKOTA DANCE Company

Koto Instrument

Jazz/Tap

Instructor: Hannah Jeffords, Theresa Wagner, Jason Angove & Christine Minard Day

Instructor: Fumiko Tachikawa Private Lessons

Mon

Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Thu

Lesson Slots From 11 a.m.–7 p.m.

All Ages

$25/Hour

Group Lessons* Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Thu

Lesson Slots From 12 a.m.–6 p.m.

12 & Up

$48/Month/3 Classes

Time

Ages

Cost*

3:30–4:15 p.m.

3–5 Kindergarten– Grade 1

$45/Month/4 Classes

4:15–5:15 p.m.

$55/Month/4 Classes

Hip Hop Day

Time

Ages

Cost*

Mon

5:15–6:15 p.m.

Teens Kindergarten–Grade 1 (Beginners) Grades 2–4 (Elementary) Grades 5–6 (Intermediate)

$55/Month/4 Classes

3:30–4:15 p.m.

Fri

*Minimum of two students per class; maximum of six.

4:20–5:05 p.m.

5:15–6:15 p.m.

$45/Month/4 Classes $55/Month/4 Classes

Jazz

Laughter Yoga

Day

Instructor: Wakako Miyata Day

Time

Ages

Cost

1st & 3rd Thu

5:30–7 p.m.

18 & Up

$7/Class

Tue Thu

Piano Instructor: Mie Fujimori

Time

4:15–5:15 p.m.

4–5 p.m.

5–6 p.m.

Ages

Cost*

Grades 2–4 (Elementary) Grades 5–7 (Intermediate) Grades 8 & Up (Advanced)

$55/Month/4 Classes

Ages

Cost*

Grades 5–8 (Intermediate) Adults (Advanced)

$55/Month/4 Classes

Contemporary

Private Lessons Day

Time

Mon–Fri

Lesson Slots From 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

Ages

Cost

6 & Up

$97/Month/4 Lessons/45 Min., $65/Month/4 Lessons/30 Min.

Group Lessons* Day

Time

Ages

Cost

Mon–Fri

Lesson Slots From 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

5–6

$40/Month/4 Classes

*Minimum of three students per class; maximum of six.

Day

Tue

Time

5:15–6:15 p.m.

6:15–7:15 p.m.

Private Lesson Day

Time

Cost

Thu

6:30–7:30 p.m.

$35/Lesson

*$10 discount for students who take two classes.

Directory of services Aero Club/Flight Training

Fam PACAF Family Down Day / Exr Exercise / hol Holiday

Marketing

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.

11 a.m.–8 p.m.

Hol Fam/Exr Normal Shogun Lounge / Game Room Sun–Thu 3–10 p.m.

Fri 3 p.m.–2 a.m.

3 p.m.–2 a.m.

Sat Hol 4–9 p.m.

Fam/Exr Normal Spectrum Lounge Sun–Thu/Hol/ Fam/Exr Closed 4:30 p.m.–2 a.m.

Fri 7 p.m.–2 a.m.

Sat

Arts & Crafts Center

Family Child Care Office

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

225-7837 • Bldg. 334 Mon 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Tue–Sat 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal

225-8810 • Bldg. 3015 Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed Exr Normal

Auto Hobby Shop

225-9006 • Bldg. 335 Daily Open 24 Hours

225-7623 • Bldg. 4086 Mon/Tue* 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Wed–Fri 8 a.m.–8 p.m.

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.

Flight Kitchen

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 & Travel

227-7083 • Bldg. 327 Local Tours Desk • 227-7084 Kibo CDC • Temporarily relocated to Yume Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Yume CDC • 225-8810 • Bldg. 3015 Sat 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Mon–Fri 6:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

Sun/Hol Closed Exr 5:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

Fam/Exr Normal Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed Night Flight Travel Agency 225-6993/6999 Civilian Personnel Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

225-3901 • Bldg. 316 • Rm. 217 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Sat Employee Relations • 225-3916 Sun/Hol Closed Allowances • 225-3906 Fam/Exr Normal Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–3 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol Closed Installation Personnel Fam/Exr Normal

Child Development Centers

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

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

Open 24 Hours

Library

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

Manpower & Organization 225-5590 • Bldg. 400 Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal

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

225-9913 • 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.

225-3920 • Bldg. 316 • Rm. 217 374FSS.HRO@us.af.mil 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.

Sun/Hol Closed Pool Mon–Fri 5 a.m.–8 p.m.

Sat/Sun 10:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

Hol Closed Normal Fam/Exr

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/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

Pet Care Center 225-8906 • Bldg. 4066

Front Desk

Daily 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal

Post Office

225-9383 • Bldg. 410 Customer Service Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed Finance Office Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed Official Mail Center Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed Parcel Pick-Up Window Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed

Professional Development Center ALS • 225-8331 CAA • 225-7829 FTAC • 225-9525 Bldg. 580 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. 316 Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Fam Closed Exr Normal

Samurai Fitness Center & Annex 225-8889/8890 • Bldg. 689/665 Mon–Fri 5 a.m.–9 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Fam 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Hol Closed MX Nutri Shop • 225-9893

Mon/Wed/Fri 6:30 a.m.–2 p.m.,

4–8 p.m.

Tue/Thu 9 a.m.–2 p.m.,

4–8 p.m.

Sat/Fam/Hol 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun Closed

School-Age Care

225-6397 • Bldg. 3258 Mon/Wed/Thu/Fri 6:30–8:30 a.m.,

2:30–6 p.m..

Tue 6:30–8:30 a.m.,

1:30–6 p.m.

Exr 5:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed

Taiyo Community Center

225-6955 • Bldg. 3260 Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–8 p.m.

Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal

Tama Hills Golf Course

042-374-2811 18-Hole Golf Course Mon (Incl. Exr) Closed Mon US & JN Hol & Fam Open Tue–Sun (Incl. Hol/Fam/Exr) Open Pro Shop Tue–Sun 6:15 a.m.–4 p.m.

Hours subject to change due to weather conditions.

Tama Hills Recreation Area 227-5230 Country Store Mon 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Tue Closed 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Wed/Thu 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.

Reservation Desk Mon 12 a.m.–5 p.m.

Closed Tue Wed 8 a.m.–12 a.m.

Thu–Sun 24 Hours Tama ODR • 227-5248 Mon–Tue Closed 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Wed–Sat Sun 8 a.m.–5 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.

Fri/Sat 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Hol/Exr 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

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. 28 U-DRIVE PICK-UP/DROP-OFF ONLY Daily 6:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Yokota Golf Center

225-8815 • Bldg. 4010 Clubhouse/Pro Shop Mon/Wed–Sun 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

Tue Closed Fam/Exr Normal Driving Range Mon/Wed–Sun 7:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.

Tue 11 a.m.–8:30 p.m.

9-Hole Golf Course Mon/Wed–Sun 7:30 a.m.–Sunset Tue Closed Fam Normal Hours subject to change due to weather conditions.

Youth Center

225-7441 • Bldg. 1591 Business Office Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed Exr Normal Recreation Center Mon/Wed–Fri 2:30–6 p.m.

Tue 1–6 p.m.

Sat/Sun/Hol/Fam Closed

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 Williams Technical Service Insurance 225-2742 From Off Base • 042-530-0799 Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sat 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Sun/Hol Closed Fam/Exr Normal

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 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.

7 a.m.–1 p.m.

Sat Fam Normal Hol Closed Brunch (Ballroom) Sun 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Lunch Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Sat 11 a.m.–1 p.m.

Fam 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Hol Closed 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/Fam Closed Dinner Tue–Sat 5–9 p.m.

Hol Closed

Chili’s Grill & Bar

1 (210)-547-9947 • 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

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

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

Route 16

225-8685 • Bldg. 35 Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

11 a.m.–2 a.m.

Fri Sat 7 a.m.–2 a.m.

Sun 7 a.m.–2 p.m.

Hol 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 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.

Irregular Closures 9 Mar • Banzai Visit YokotaFSS.com and

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18 Mar • Yokota Golf Center

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