JAPAN

Sasebo Naval Base

Fun in Japan: Kurume’s shrines by the river

Kurume in Fukuoka enjoys an environment of sea, river, and mountain. It is further blessed with two sumptuous shrines by the Chikugo River, Bairinji and Suitengu, adjacent to each other.

CFAS sailors attend command picnic

Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS) Sailors and community members serve and receive food during a command picnic at Nimitz Park in Sasebo, Japan.

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