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Fleet Activities Yokosuka historical dry docks

Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) is the host to many historical locations and landmarks to include Dry Docks #1 and #2, which were constructed in 1871 and 1884 respectively.

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With Tokyo off limits, here are 7 famous Japanese tourist spots outside the city

When you started making your Tokyo travel itinerary, did you focus mostly on downtown areas like Shibuya and Shinjuku?

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Discover the history and tradition of Atsugi city

Surrounded by beautiful mountains and hot springs, Atsugi is an attractive city full of history and rich tradition. Located at the west end of the Kanto Plain, Atsugi is a fairly accessible city via the Tomei Expressway.

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Zama City: Camp Zama surrounded by beautiful nature

Blessed with balmy, moderate temperature, pure spring water, great landscape, beautiful forests and endless sunflowers fields, Zama is a great city to take a stroll.

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Did you know?: Japanese history and Christianity

In Japan, Christianity was outlawed during the 17th and 18th centuries. More than 40,000 Christians were martyred then, so followers went underground pretending to be Buddhists in public.

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Two-day trip to Hakodate

Hakodate is Hokkaido Prefecture’s third most inhabited city. It is a popular spot among local and foreign tourists known for a variety of seafood delicacies like Yesso scallops, Ata mackerels, sea tangles or kombu, and squid. In fact, squid is the city’s symbol.

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Enjoy Japan's natural beauty, history in Saitama

Kumagaya and surrounding areas in the northern Saitama area were recently the center of many visitors’ attentions due to being host to some of the Rugby World Cup games.

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VIDEO| Step back in time in Japan's 'Little Edo'

Only a couple of hours drive from any of the U.S. military installations in Kanto Plain, Kawagoe aka “Little Edo” is an attractive city lined with traditional clay-walled warehouses, a three-tiered bell tower, a majestic castle and numerous Shinto shrines.

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Take a short drive to Kawagoe, Japan's ‘Little Edo’

Streets lined with traditional clay-walled warehouses, a three-tiered bell tower, a majestic castle and numerous Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples make Kawagoe a highlight of eastern Japan. The historic town can be reached in only a couple of hours by car or train from any of the U.S.