Zama Bowling Center - Camp Zama, Japan
The new Zama Bowling Center at Camp Zama USAGJ, Japan. Video courtesy U.S. Army Garrison Japan, Public Affairs.
USARJ This Week - October 21
USARJ This Week is a show produced by U.S. Army Garrison Japan highlighting recent events and developments in relation to the Army's presence at Camp Zama and the interaction it shares with its Japanese neighbors.
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Happy Holidays from Zama!
Happy Holidays from Camp Zama, Japan! Featuring rare video footage shot by members of the Zama community and Zama American High School alumni. Cameos include Mr. Doug Schulte, Debbie Bell-Noguchi, Rick Pemble and Grant Schubert.
Zama American Middle School students experienced Japanese culture.mov
Mrs. Akiko Miura's seventh- and eighth- grade Japanese classes from Zama American Middle School experienced cuisine and culture at a unique local Japanese restaurant during a trip to Yokohama.
The United States Army Garrison Japan and its 16 supported installation sites are located in the island of Honshu and Okinawa in Japan. The USAG Japan mission is to support the Headquarters, U.S. Army Japan / I Corps (fwd) to ensure mission readiness and the quality of life of the Army community in a sustainable, transforming joint and combined environment.
The USAG-J area of responsibility spans 1,500 miles from north to south of Japan. Camp Zama, home for both HQ USARJ and USAG-J is located approximately 25 miles southwest of Tokyo in the cities of Zama and Sagamihara in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The Camp Zama base cluster includes Sagamihara Housing Area and Sagami General Depot.
Akasaka Press Center is located in the center of Tokyo. The Akizuki/Kure area near Hiroshima is an ammunition depot. Yokohama North Dock is a port facility in the city of Yokohama, a major commerce port and a popular shopping area. USAG Torii Station is located 980 miles southwest of Camp Zama on the island of Okinawa.
We are the Army's home in Japan and the Garrison of Choice for Soldiers, Civilians and their Family members. We are committed in becoming the leader in the U.S. Army Installation Management Command by providing world-class installation services.
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Tokai Univ. Students visit Camp Zama
Eleven students and a lecturer from Tokai University recently visited Camp Zama as part of an international relations class field trip. They offered flowers and moments of silence in front of the Sobudai Monument which was dedicated in 1940 when Camp Zama was the Japanese Imperial Military Academy.
Asahi Newspaper features Camp Zama History
During the visit, members from both U.S. Army Garrison Japan and U.S. Army Japan and I corps forwards’ Public Affairs Office escorted him around Camp Zama. First, they visited inside the Chapel, then walked to Sobudai Monument which was dedicated in 1940 when Camp Zama was the Japanese Imperial Military Academy. They also visited an Air-raid shelter built for Emperor Hirohito’s use, and several monuments erected by the graduates of the Military Academy. The last stop of the tour was the USAR-J Headquarters building where Yoshimura was shown plaques and photos of the unit. PAO members also shared some of the research they are involved with regarding the history of Camp Zama.
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Japan visits Camp Zama
The students toured the chapel and met with members of the staff there. They also got to ask some questions to Major Simon Obeng, the U.S. Army Garrison Japan deputy chaplain, about what it's like to deploy as an Army chaplain, followed by an open forum with Lt. Col. Dallas Walker, the USAG-J chaplain.
Nakajuku Neighborhood Association Walking Tour at Camp Zama
The first stop on the tour was “Sobudai Monument”, which was dedicated in 1940 back when Camp Zama was the Japanese Imperial Military Academy. They also visited an “Air-raid shelter” built for Emperor Hirohito’s use around the same time. The visitors heard numerous stories and explanations about the historical monuments and structures they wandered past and they used their opportunity to take a group photo on several occasions.
CAMP ZAMA DINING FACILITY EVALUATION.m4v
The staff at the Camp Zama Dining Facility was evaluated in hopes of repeating their win in the Army-wide Phillip A. Connelly competition.
The United States Army Garrison Japan and its 16 supported installation sites are located in the island of Honshu and Okinawa in Japan. The USAG Japan mission is to support the Headquarters, U.S. Army Japan / I Corps (fwd) to ensure mission readiness and the quality of life of the Army community in a sustainable, transforming joint and combined environment.
The USAG-J area of responsibility spans 1,500 miles from north to south of Japan. Camp Zama, home for both HQ USARJ and USAG-J is located approximately 25 miles southwest of Tokyo in the cities of Zama and Sagamihara in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The Camp Zama base cluster includes Sagamihara Housing Area and Sagami General Depot.
Akasaka Press Center is located in the center of Tokyo. The Akizuki/Kure area near Hiroshima is an ammunition depot. Yokohama North Dock is a port facility in the city of Yokohama, a major commerce port and a popular shopping area. USAG Torii Station is located 980 miles southwest of Camp Zama on the island of Okinawa.
We are the Army's home in Japan and the Garrison of Choice for Soldiers, Civilians and their Family members. We are committed in becoming the leader in the U.S. Army Installation Management Command by providing world-class installation services.
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Welcome to the Library Awaji City Teens with Japanese Captions
Teens from Awaji City, Japan and West Bloomfield had a chance to meet at the West Bloomfield Township Public Library and learn first-hand about each other's cultures. The Awaji City Higashiura Public Library and the West Bloomfield Township Public Library have been sister libraries since 1999.
The group toured the Main Library and the Westacres Branch, enjoyed lunch with Library board members and staff, the West Bloomfield High School Japanese Club, the Consul General of Japan in Detroit, members of the Japanese Business Society of Detroit, and Japanese families from West Bloomfield. The teens learned about West Bloomfield's history during a visit to Apple Island and had a traditional American barbecue at Marshbank Park.
Gail Tsukiyama SFPL Main Stage
Author Gail Tsukiyama answers audience questions on her book The Samurai's Garden at the San Francisco Main Library. Gail tells of her many inspirations for her books and discusses her creative process with the audience.
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Camp Zama Engineer Week 2016
The week of February 22nd saw Engineers from the Japan Engineer District at Camp Zama celebrate Engineer Week. This annual celebration includes guest speakers, achievement recognition, and even an outreach program designed to get today's youth interested in becoming the engineers of tomorrow.
High School Diplomats
High School Diplomats is a cultural exchange program between Japanese and American high school students. This full-scholarship program takes place at Princeton University where 40 American sophomore and junior students are paired with a Japanese roommate. For ten days, the roommate pairs work together to overcome the language barrier and learn about each other's culture through language/cultural classes, academic discussions, and fun activities. Visit our website at highschooldiplomats.com for more information. Applications for HSD 2012 are due January 8, 2012.
Employee Spotlight
My name is Kazuko Chiba, I have worked for the Safety Office as an Administrative Specialist since Jan. 1.I started working as a dispatcher at Fleet Maintenance on Camp Zama in 1991. After working five years there, I transferred to the Central Accounting Office and worked with numbers there as an Accounting Technician for 19 years. Now it's been a challenge everyday with a totally different job. One of my duties is to teach the Driving in Japan Orientation class. I am not that good at talking in front of a lot of people, but if I can help U.S. Army personnel avoid having accidents or getting tickets while they are driving in Japan, I would be very happy. I have two adult daughters and one son.
I'm expecting to be a grandmother as soon as possible, but my husband says he wants to wait little more. My hobby is pastel drawing. I would be very happy if my soft and fluffy-touch drawings healed people. I've been supported by many people in my life and appreciate that so much. Also, I am blessed with a great workplace and great job before I retire in a few years.
In addition, I am grateful for this opportunity to introduce myself before the camera.
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High School Diplomats: The Exchange
High School Diplomats is a cultural exchange program between Japanese and American high school students. This full-scholarship program takes place at Princeton University where 40 American sophomore and junior students are paired with a Japanese roommate. For ten days, the roommate pairs work together to overcome the language barrier and learn about each other's culture through language/cultural classes, academic discussions, and fun activities. Visit our website at highschooldiplomats.com for applications and more information.
CRF Change of Command Ceremony on Camp Zama
Lt. Gen. Kawamata became the second CRF commander since the unit relocated to Camp Zama in 2012. The CRF primarily takes part in international cooperative peacekeeping activities, along with other overseas missions under the direct control of the minister of defense. The unit is also designed to play a large role in handling domestic contingencies.
Camp Zama Celebrates Army Community Service 50th Birthday
Army Community Service recently turned 50. To mark the occasion, Camp Zama
threw a summer pool party in celebration.
Sgt. Maj. Battaglia visits Camp Zama
During the visit, Sgt. Maj. Battaglia and Warrant Officer Watanabe had an opportunity to talk with Soldiers, Airmen, and Sailors in the U.S. military and addressed some of their concerns and questions. They also attended a U.S. Army Japan and Ground Staff Office Cooperative Work Program, known as “Co-Op”. JGSDF members briefed Battaglia about JGSDF unit capabilities, and the briefers’ hometown. The program was designed to increase JGSDF member’s knowledge and understanding of the mission’s interactions between US and Japan forces.