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Upcoming Sakura Season
Enjoy the upcoming Sakura Season around Sagamihara at 20 locations. Courtesy of Sagamihara City, the navigation map will assist of the locations where Sakura will be blooming.Visit http://sagamihara-sakura.com/ for more locations. See the next page for more information.
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SAKURA
“Sagamihara SAKURA Festival”is held every early April. Many people visit it and enjoy the season.“Festival is made by us”is the key word, and then everyone shares joy of spring through all kinds of events at SAKURA BOULEVARD. (illustration: old cherry trees at SAKURA BOULEVARD )
SAKURA
SAGAMIHARA
About the SAKURA-SAKU Project in Sagamihara City
Donator’ s List
The objective of this project is“spreading SAKURA”as City Sales Strategy in Sagamihara.
SOTETSU AGENCY, INC. / Daiwa House Industry Co., Ltd Sagamihara Branch. / Tokai Athletic Co.
It started with 4 public groups (SAGAMIHARA TOURISM ASSOCIATION, Sagamihara
/ Kirin Brewery Company, Limited / 株式会社成川電興/NOMURA BUILDING MANAGEMENT
Industrial Promotion Foundation, Sagamiharashi machimidori, The Sagamachi
CO.,LTD. / 橋本駅北口第一再開発ビル株式会社 / Patine Leisure Inc. / 株式会社フクシ・エンタープライズ
Consortium) in July 11th, 2013. We would like everyone living in Sagamihara to enjoy
/ 株式会社ヘルスケア / Mizuno Corporation Tokyo Branch / Meiji Sports Plaza, Ltd. / YACHIYO
the spring season with SAKURA. We hope this project becomes a good memory for
BANK, Ltd in Sagamihara 15 stores / The Bank of Yokohama, Ltd. Sagamihara station Branch ■
SAGAMIHARA SAKURA MAP
Sagamihara Branch. / Sagami Chemical Metal Co., Ltd. / Sagamigas Corporation / 相模トライアム 株式会社/Sagamihara Incubation Center Ltd. / 株式会社サンライズ/Seiwa Service Co. Ltd /
JA-sagamiharashi / JA-Tsukuigun■The Sagamihara Chamber of Commerce and Industry / 相模原
everyone. It is our goal to create the beautiful city with SAKURA.
酒販協同組合 / 一般社団法人相模原市建設業協会 / 国際ソロプチミスト相模 / 相模原親菊会 / 相模原地域連
As our project, we published“Sagamihara SAKURA Map-English version”this year. There
合 / 田倉製紐工場 / Nishimonkai.■ASAMIZO TOURISM ASSOCIATION / ARAISO TOURISM
are 20 locations of SAKURA are introduced. It is a great navigation item. Please take a
ASSOCIATION / OSHIMA TOURISM ASSOCIATION / SAGAMIKO TOURISM ASSOCIATION /
look and enjoy visiting the spots. Also, we posted more SAKURA locations in the city on
SHIROYAMA TOURISM ASSOCIATION / SUIGOUTANA TOURISM ASSOCIATION / TSUKUI
our website, please visit it.
publisher：Council for SAKURA-SAKU Project, Sagamihara City
TOURISM ASSOCIATION / HUJINO TOURISM ASSOCIATION ■社会福祉法人相模原市社会福祉協議会 /
1st edition, Mar.,2017
We do our best to share the great information of beautiful SAKURA. Thank you for
社会福祉法人相模原市社会福祉事業団 / 公益社団法人相模原市シルバー人材センター / 公益財団法人相模原
illustration：Chuichi Kato
supporting us, and enjoy the season.
市勤労者福祉サービスセンター / 公益財団法人相模原市健康福祉財団 / Sagamihara Sports Association / Sagamihara Culture Foundation. (listed in no particular order)
SAGAMIHARA SAKURA MAP
Tsukui area
Fujino area
SAGAMIHARA
■株式会社旭屋 / ODAKYU Resorts Co., Ltd / GION Co., Ltd. / Coca-Cola Central Japan Co,Ltd VS
designer：TRIAND Inc. cooperation：Sagamihara City URL http//sagamihara-sakura.com
Oshima area
Asamizo area
Mt.Shoto is located the most Northern part of the city. There are about 600 SAKURA trees planted
SOMEI YOSHINO on Mt.Inou, was planted early Taisho-era, and SHIDARE SAKURA in Ungo-ji is
This area is the great location of SAKURA. The Kami-Oshima Camping area and Sagami River side
In Asamizo area, there are great nature, historical places, parks, and five rivers. The visitors are
on Mt.Shoto. The best time of flowers is end of April. Many hikers will visit to see SAKURA. Also,
also famous. There are SOMEI YOSHINO, SATO SAKURA and YAMA SAKURA around Lake Tsukui
are good spots for enjoying the nature. There are various activities for example great sight from a
able to enjoy walking around the sightseeing spots by enjoying OKAME SAKURA, SOMEI
there are SHIDARE SAKURA, GYOIKO and many other kinds. ( illustration: Shonenji-temple )
and SAKURA Festival is held. ( illustration:Mt.Inou)
platform, visiting Historical Residence(KOMINKA-EN) and so on. ( illustration: SEIRYU-NO-SATO )
YOSHINO, and many other SAKURA. (illustration: the vacant lot of the Fishing-park )
Sagamiko area
Shiroyama area
The reason of naming“Suigo-Tana area”is the area gets plenty of water from Sagami River. The area
About 100 of SOMEI YOSHINO bloom at sidewalk of JR Sagami-Line about 800m long. The
lake. Many people visit from early morning and spend their day. There are two bridges (new and
has beautiful nature and tasty crops. SAKURA is blooming at side of the river, which creates gorgeous
longest SHIBA SAKURA sidewalk is located by Sagami River, which is about 1400m long. This are
old) called as Ogura-Bashi, which are popular for sightseeing. ( illustration: Lake Tsukui )
view. It gives joy and happiness of spring to all visitors. ( illustration: Suigo-Tana embankment)
is a good sightseeing spot to enjoy a day. ( illustration: along the JR Sagami-Line )
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Sagami Riv.
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old, which was selected as one of“Top 100 trees
Chuo-ku
in KANAGAWA .”In April, this old big tree blooms beautiful flowers. Also, there are GYOIKO (light
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green flowers) is famous. variety：Shidare Cherry、 Gyoikou tree age: about 270
Access: bus stop "Mukaibara" gets off -- on foot 2 minutes. Address: 3967, Nagura, Midori-ku Sagamihara-shi HUJINO TOURISM ASSOCIATION Tel：042-687-5581
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Lake Oku-Sagami
さがみ湖リゾート ・ プレジャーフォレスト
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in west area, walking area & a pond in central area, and a traffic playground & activity facilities in east area. The people in all ages enjoy visiting. Access: On foot-from JR Huchinobe Station 3 minutes.
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JR Sagami Line
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Azu area
“AZU SAKURA.”There are about 300 of SAKURA trees located. This AZU SAKURA keeps their
Access: bus stop "before the Sagamiko-Rinkan park" gets off -- on foot 2 minutes. Address: 1432, Wakayanagi, Midori-ku Sagamihara-shi SAGAMIKO TOURISM ASSOCIATION Tel：042-684-2633
Aone Midori-no Kyuka-Mura(Aone resort area)
青根緑の休暇村
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visitors enjoy SAKURA. There are a camping area
尾崎咢堂記念館
Ozaki Gakudo Hall
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稲生
Yukio Ozaki was a famous statesman who
In the Sagamihara Park, about ten sorts of SAKURA
atmosphere of Sagami River. It creates beautiful view of
every season are planted through every years. In the
SAKURA in spring. The visitors use a BBQ facility, as well.
Sagamihara-Asamizo park, the SOMEI YOSHINO etc. which were planted in every place inside a garden.
Inou area
Variety: Yoshino Cherry, Oshima Cherry, Okame Cherry Number: about 200
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Access: On foot-from JR Harataima Station 25 minutes. Address: 1889 / 2317, Asamizo, Minami-ku Sagamihara-shi Sagamihara park Tel：042-778-1653 / Sagamihara-Asamizo park Tel：042-777-3451
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Shitahara cherry blossom street
下原やえざくら通り
Sagami River embankment at Takada Bridge is known as
The roadside YAE SAKURA creates beautiful sight
one of the best spot. The large SOMEI YOSHIO trees were
in Shitahara area. The street has gentle curve and everyone enjoys the nice view by walking or driving through.
Access: bus stop "Suigo-Tana" gets off -- on foot 7 minutes. Address: Suigotana, Chuo-ku Sagamihara-shi SAGAMIHARA TOURISM ASSOCIATION Tel：042-771-3767
Variety: Sato Cherry tree age: 40 number: 80
Access: On foot-from JR Harataima Station 15 minutes. Address: Shimomizo, Minami-ku Sagamihara-shi ASAMIZO TOURISM ASSOCIATION Tel：042-778-2504
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by SAKURA.
called as “GAKUDO SAKURA.” Variety: Yoshino Cherry tree age: 80～90 number: many
Access: bus stop "Narai" gets off -- on foot 15 minutes. Address: 691, Matano, Midori-ku Sagamihara-shi Ozaki Gakudo Hall Tel：042-784-0660
Ungo-ji temple
Access: bus stop "Sagamigawa-Shizen-no-mura" gets off -- on foot 5 minutes. Address: 3657, Oshima, Midori-ku Sagamihara-shi OSHIMA TUORISM ASSOCIATION Tel：042-760-6066
planted at bank road, and it shows full of beautiful flowers
variety：Yoshino Cherry tree age：50～60 number：many
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Sagamihara park & Sagamihara-Asamizo park
相模原公園・相模原麻溝公園
Kamioshima Campsite as a municipal facility has great
memory of his traveling. In spring, the area is covered
grown-up trees were sent back to Japan and are
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Honzawa damsite
Hozawa damsite was built as an upper reservoir of
33 Buddhism areas in Tsukui.“SHIDARE SAKURA” there is about 250 years old and blooming every spring. It is a good location to enjoy the season. Access: bus stop "before the Nisseki-hospital" gets off -- on foot 30 minutes. Address: 2339, Negoya, Midori-ku Sagamihara-shi TUKUI TOURISM ASSOCIATION Tel：042-784-6473
Access: bus stop "Shimo-Inou" gets off. Address: Nagatake, Midori-ku Sagamihara-shi TUKUI TOURISM ASSOCIATION Tel：042-784-6473
本沢ダム
Ungo-Ji was built in Kamakura-era, which is one of
Variety: Shidare Cherry tree age: 250 number: 1
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Kamioshima campsite
Access: On foot-from JR Harataima Station 15 minutes. Address: 3277, Shimomizo, Minami-ku Sagamihara-shi ASAMIZO TOURISM ASSOCIATION Tel：042-778-2504
Europe. SAKURA trees in Inou Area were planted as a
Potomac Park in Meiji era. After a while,
雲居寺
Variety: Yoshino Cherry, Oshima Cherry, Sato Cherry number：about 100
When Emperor Showa was a Prince, he traveled to
established diet, sent SAKURA to Washington
variety：Yoshino Cherry number：7
freshwater fishes. It was renewed as Water Park for
in spring. This area is cooler in summer.
Access: bus stop "before the Tukui-Kankou center" gets off. Address: 162, Negoya, Midori-ku Sagamihara-shi TUKUI TOURISM ASSOCIATION Tel：042-784-6473
Access: bus stop "Oku-Sagamiko" gets off -- on foot 3 minutes. Address: 807-2, Aone, Midori-ku Sagamihara-shi Aone Midori-no Kyuka-Mura Tel：042-787-2215
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The Fishing Park was used to be a facility for growing
middle, & lower reservoir) creates the great view.
Sagami river embank-ment at Takada bridge
There are many people visit during Tsukui Sakura Festival in April.
Also, the hot spring is located.
Sagami Women’ s University Tel：042-742-1411
フィッシングパーク跡 everyone. SAKURA is reflected on the water (upper,
OdakyuEnoshima Line
高田橋上流堤 Tsukuiko-Shiroyama park
The path around the lake is good to feel the nature. It is a nice walking area for enjoying SAKURA.
and sports facilities to use through all seasons.
Variety: Yoshino Cherry
Variety: Yoshino Cherry, Yama Cherry number: about 300
津久井湖城山公園
The area has the great nature. In spring, the
Number: many
variety：Yoshino Cherry number：160
Access: On foot-from Odakyu Sagamio-ono Station 10 minutes. Address: 2-1-1, Bunkyou, Minami-ku Sagamihara-shi
The vacant lot of the Fishing-park
Sagamiono Sta.
(BBQ: reservation necessary)
flowers for a long period of time than others. variety: Kawazu Cherry Tree age：12 number：300
Showa era. It keeps beautiful flowers today.
ChuoRinkan Sta.
OdakyuOdawara Line
上大島キャンプ場
French Style Garden, which was landscaped in early
Variety: Yoshino Cherry, Shidare Cherry, Sato Cherry Tree age: about 100 Number: many
TokyuDenentoshi Line
SobudaiMae Sta.
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SAKURA from Ito. Since then it has been called as
SAKURA.”Also, there is SHIDARE SAKURA located in
Shimomizo Sta.
SobudaiShita Sta.
The people living in Azu area planted KAWAZU
trees is about 100 years old and called as“HYAKUNEN
Sagami-Ono Sta.
OdakyuSagamihara Sta.
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Sagami Women’s University
SAKURA on campus is very enjoyable. One of those
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Minami-ku
other activities. It is able to enjoy all seasons.
Address: 2-15-1, Kanumadai, Chuo-ku Sagamihara-shi Kamuma park Tel：042-755-9781
相模女子大学
Kamimizo Sta.
Sagamihara-Aikawa IC
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Kanuma park
Park. There are a baseball ground & a tennis court
Banda Sta.
area. Also, it has a BBQ area, amusement park and
阿津
Yokoyama park Tel：042-758-0886
Many people enjoy SOMEI YOSHINO in Kanuma
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Harataima Sta.
Access: bus stop "Before the Pleasure Forest" get off. Address: 1634, Wakayanagi, Midori-ku Sagamihara-shi Resort of the Lake Sagami Pleasure Forest Tel：042-685-1111
Access: On foot-from JR Kamimizo Station 7 minutes. Address: 5-11-50, Yokoyama, Chuo-ku Sagamihara-shi
鹿沼公園
2000 trees). It is the largest spot of SAKURA in Kanto
variety:Yoshino Cherry tree age: 35 number: 2000
Park related historical story of“TERUTE-HIME.”
variety：Yoshino Cherry number：many
variety:Yoshino Cherry number：180
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Hayato Riv.
The people enjoy the great view of SAKURA (about
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Lake Miyagase
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Resort of the Lake Sagami Pleasure Forest
MinamiHashimoto Sta.
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road TACHIKAWA SEN. Also, there is YOKOYAMA
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Lake Tsukui
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SOMEI YOSHINO trees are lining at side of Prefectural
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baseball ground, tennis court and a swimming pool.
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SHIDARE SAKURA in Shonen-ji is about 270 years
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Shonen-ji temple
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Access: bus stop "Kamazawa-Iriguchi" gets off -- on foot 130 minutes. Address: Sanogawa, Midori-ku Sagamihara-shi HUJINO TOURISM ASSOCIATION Tel：042-687-5581
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Lake Sagami
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hikers visited during the season.
Sagamiko Sta.
St a.
It is located in the most Northern part of the city. Once, SAKURA in this area did not bloom, but recently YAMA SAKURA was planted and also creates beautiful view in spring. Many
Sa ga m iko
Fujino Sta.
Sa ga m ih ar a
JR Chuo Main Line
Mt.Shoto
Aih ar a
生藤山
Sagami Lengthwise Cross Road
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Yokoyama park
Yokoyama Park is a good sport area that providing a
Ya be St Fu a. ch in ob e St a.
JCT Hachioji
Chuo Expressway
横山公園
SAGAMIHARA SAKURA MAP Ta K m as eio -S ak a ai St gam a. St iL a. in e
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variety：Yoshino Cherry, Yama Cherry tree age：about 50 number：600
Araiso area
SAKURA Festival is held at Lake Tsukui. The visitors enjoy the views of SAKURA on surface of the
St a.
than SOMEI YOSHINO. It has bright color. ( illustration: AZU SAKURA )
H as him ot o
KAWAZU SAKURA was planted at the riverside and entrance of Lake Sagami Park, which became “Key Element of Lake Sagami.”Also, it was named as AZU SAKURA. It commonly blooms earlier
Suigo-Tana area
variety：Yoshino Cherry tree age：50 number：many
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Variety: Yoshino Cherry Tree age: 37 Number: 100
variety：Yoshino Cherry tree age：about 60 number：300
Shiroyama Dam and Shiroyama Electric Power Plant.
市役所さくら通り
The visitors enjoy the great view of SOMEI YOSHINO
SAKURA trees were planted as Kanagawa Green Project and grow on a road side. SOMEI
During the season, it is able to see SAKURA in many spots of JR Sagami line. The best one is
from the observation platform. Also, it is able to see the
YOSHINO are lining about 1.6km from Yokoyama to West Gate Shopping area, mainly around
between Soubudaishita station and Shimomizo station. It is beautiful view of combination of
other kinds of beautiful flowers.
City Hall. Many people visit enjoy beautiful sight.
SAKURA and a train.“Araiso SAKURA Festival”is held every year. There are many visitors.
Access:bus stop "Ohto" gets off -- on foot 25 minutes. Address: Kawajiri, Midori-ku Sagamihara-shi SHIROYAMA TOURISM ASSOCIATION Tel：042-783-8065
Access: ①bus stop "Shiyakusyo-mae" gets off.②On foot-from JR Sagamihara Station 15 minutes. Address: 2, Chuo, Chuo-ku Sagamihara-shi SAGAMIHARA TOURISM ASSOCIATION Tel：042-771-3767
Access: ①From a train window: Each JR Sagami line place. ②On foot-from JR Soubudai-shita Station 5 minutes(Every place along the line). Address: Isobe, Minami-ku Sagamihara-shi ARAISO TOURISM ASSOCIATION Tel：046-251-0014
Cherry blossom boulevard in the city hall
JR相模線沿線
Along the JR Sagami line
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CAMP ZAMA, Japan - In partnership with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Defense Commissary Agency at Camp Zama will honor all who served during the Vietnam War on March 29 with free commemorative lapel pins, marking the war’s 50th anniversary. Any Vietnam-era Veteran who served on active duty between Nov. 1, 1955 and May 15, 1975, regardless of location, is invited to visit the Main Store from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. on March 29, National Vietnam War Veterans Day, to receive their United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin. Complimentary Vietnam Veteran bumper stickers will also be available at the event. “The Camp Zama Exchange is privileged to partner with the commissary and the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration to offer this token of our Nation’s appreciation to those who served during the Vietnam War,” said Exchange General Manager Gloria Sylvia. “Too few of those who served during Vietnam received the homecoming their distinguished service deserved. We are truly honored to be a part of this commemoration and to do our part to honor the distinguished service of our Vietnam Veterans.” The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration is a program administered by the Office of the Secretary of Defense to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The U.S. began commemoration of the Vietnam War’s 50th Anniversary in 2012 and will continue through Veterans Day 2025. The Exchange is a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, planning and conducting events and activities that recognize Vietnam Veterans and their families for service, valor and sacrifice in conjunction with the Commemoration. For more information, contact the Camp Zama Exchange at 214-261-2103. If you are unable to come to the Main Store for a lapel pin on March 29, visit http:// www.vietnamwar50th.com/events/ to find an upcoming event. To find a Commemorative Partner in your area visit http://www.vietnamwar50th.com/ partners/partner_map/ If you still need assistance locating an opportunity to receive a lapel pin on behalf of a grateful nation, please contact the Commemoration office at 877-387-9951 or whs.vnwar50th@mail.mil
CATHOLIC SERVICES MARCH 23, and 31 -- Stations of the Cross, 6:00 p.m., Zama Chapel followed by Lenten Soup & Supper MARCH 25 -- Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, 8:45 a.m., Zama Chapel Easter Triduum: MARCH 28 -- (tentative), Projection of “The Passion of the Christ,” 6:00 p.m., SFHA Movie Theater MARCH 29 -- Thursday of the Lord’s Supper, 6:00 p.m., Zama Chapel Adoration of Blessed Sacrament, Slots available until midnight MARCH 30 -- Good Friday Liturgy: 7 Last Words of Christ, 12:00 p.m., Zama Chapel Stations of the Cross, 4:00 p.m., Zama Chapel The Lord’s Passion Narratives, 6:00 p.m., Zama Chapel MARCH 31 -- The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night, 10:00 p.m., Zama Chapel APRIL 1 -- Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord, 9:00 p.m., Zama Chapel PROTESTANT MARCH 25 -- Palm Sunday Service, 9:00 a.m., SHA Chapel MARCH 25 -- Palm Sunday Service, 9:00 a.m., Community Recreation Center MARCH 25 -- Palm Sunday Service, 11:00 a.m., Zama Chapel MARCH 29 -- Tenebrae Service, 7:00 p.m., Zama Chapel MARCH 30 -- Good Friday Service, 1130, Zama Chapel APRIL 1 -- Community Easter Sunrise Service, 6:30 a.m., Camp Zama Golf Course APRIL 1 -- Easter Sunday Service, 9:00 a.m., SFHA Chapel APRIL 1 -- Easter Sunday Service, 9:00 a.m., Community Recreation Center APRIL 1 -- Easter Sunday Service, 11:00 a.m., Zama Chapel
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March is Read Across America Month in honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday! Tuesday, March 6
Cat in the Hat
Wear Red and a Dr. Seuss Hat Wednesday, March 7
Fox in Socks
Wear your craziest socks Wednesday, March 14
Tacky the Penguin
Go wild and come up with the zaniest possible outfit Wednesday, March 21
Oh, the Places You’ll Go
Wear a T-shirt from a place you have visited or lived Wednesday, March 28
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How to Apply Call DSN 263-5068 or COMM 011-81-46-407-5068 for information on how to apply for this position and to get a copy of the full announcement. Please click on the link below to view a federal government poster that explains your Equal Employment Opportunity Rights. http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm
Arnn’s Poetry Coffee House
Join Arnn Elementary for its annual Poetry Coffee House event March 22. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. and the event will begin at 6 p.m.
USARJ/USAGJ Website Update
The U.S. Army Japan and U.S. Army Garrison Japan websites are still down; however, community members can go to the link to below to get the newcomer information: https://zama.armymwr.com/newcomers-information Please be patient with us as we diligently come up with a solution to get an active website up and running for the community.
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Current Half Road Closure
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Japan District is conducting road pavement at Sendai Street and 5th Avenue until March 31, 2018. Monitors with flags will be on location to direct traffic. For more information, please contact DSN: 263-4166 or COMMERCIAL: 046-407-4166.
Upcoming Tomodachi Road Closure
Starting April 1, 2018, Tomodachi Road will be closed to vehicular traffic from L Street to Range Road from 6:00 to 7:00 a.m., Monday through Friday — excluding holidays — in order to facilitate unit Physical Training. This will be the primary physical training route for all unit / formation runs on Camp Zama. Individual runners may still utilize other routes within the installation, but are encouraged to use sidewalks for their safety. ACP 2 will open at 6:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, to facilitate access to the southern end of post during the route closure. There will be three crossing points to allow access to the western portion of the installation: - B Street adjacent to the Dining Facility (DFAC) and the Yano Softball Field - Sendai Road adjacent to the Gas/Service Station and JGSDF Headquarters - Parking Entrance to Consolidated Motor Pool Contact DSN: 263-5640 or COMMERCIAL: 046-407-5640 for more information.
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UMPIRES/OFFICIALS WANTED New to town? Or, maybe looking for opportunities to make some extra money?
United Services for Japan Officials’ Association is always looking for experienced officials. However, those without experience, but have the desire, are also welcome. We are willing to teach.
For more information about upcoming opportunities, please call 080-3737-2112 or 080-4330-5044.
SERVING THE U.S. ARMY JAPAN COMMUNITY
March 19, 2018 + Volume 3, No. 2
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Rising Sun Weekly DFAC Menu
The Phillip A. Connelly Award-winning Camp Zama Dining Facility is located at Bldg. 333, across from Rambler Field. Hours of Operation and Prices: Breakfast: 7 - 9 a.m. / $3.45 Lunch: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. / $5.60 Dinner: 5 - 6:30 p.m. / $4.85 Brunch: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. / $6.25 Supper: 5 – 6 p.m. / $7.65 * Daily entrée includes: Salad bar, Desserts, Fruits and Beverages
Daily Breakfast Menu:
- Eggs to Order - Grilled Bacon / Grilled Turkey Sausage - Grilled Sausage Patties / Creamed Beef - Biscuits / French Toast / Pancakes - Oatmeal / Grits - Steamed Rice / Hashed Brown Potatoes - Muffins / Assorted Bread - Assorted Cereals / Cottage Cheese - Breakfast Pastries
* Menu subject to change
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Tuesday’s Menu
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Friday’s Menu
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Tortilla Chicken Soup Chicken Wild Rice Soup Beef Tacos / Chicken Fajitas Baked Salmon Veracruz Sauce Mexican Pork Adobo Refried Beans with Cheese Mashed Potatoes / Mexican Rice Mexican Mixed Vegetables Seasoned Brussels Sprouts
Tortilla Chicken Soup Chicken Wild Rice Soup Breaded Pork Chops with Tomato Sauce Swiss Steak with Brown Gravy Mashed Potatoes, Noodles Jefferson Club Spinach Seasoned Scandinavian
French Onion Soup / Cram of Broccoli Soup Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy Mustard Dill Baked Fish Chinese 5 Spice Chicken Potato Au Gratin / Steamed Rice Seasoned Asparagus Vegetable Sir Fry
French Onion Soup / Cream of Broccoli Soup Beef Porcupines, Chicken Parmesan Parsley Buttered Potatoes Spaghetti with Olive Oil Creole Summer Squash Seasoned Mixed Vegetables
Minestrone Soup / Cream of Mushroom Soup Lasagna / Spinach Lasagna Steamed Fish with Checca Sauce Spaghetti with Meat Sauce / Marinara Paprika Buttered Potatoes / Rio Medley Rice Seasoned Italian Blend / Seasoned Corn Garlic Toasted Bread
Minestrone Soup/ Cream of Mushroom Barbecued Pork Chops Tandoori Chicken Rissole Potatoes, Rice Pilaf with Mushroom Seasoned Summer Squash Seasoned California Mixed Vegetables
Omelets / Boiled Egg / Pancakes / Grits / Biscuits Hashed Brown Potatoes / Grilled Bacon / Creamed Beef / Cream of Potato Soup / Tomato Vegetable Soup Sautéed Shrimp and Chinese Chili Sauce Veal Parmesan / Baked Chicken Mashed Potatoes / Pork Fried Rice Buttered Cauliflower / Seasoned Green Beans Cream of Potato Soup / Tomato Vegetable Soup Chicken Cordon Blue Sukiyaki Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Rice Peas & Onions Buttered Corn
Chicken Gumbo Soup / New England Clam Chowder BBQ Chicken / Fried Chicken / Baked Chicken BBQ Beef Short Ribs / Southern Fried Catfish Baked Macaroni & Cheese / Corn Bread Black Eyed Peas / Glazed Sweet Potatoes Okra & Tomato Gumbo / Steamed Rice Southern Style Greens Southern Fried Okra Chicken Gumbo Soup / New England Clam Chowder Beef Stew Bombay Chicken Franconia Potatoes / Steamed Rice Peas & Carrots Seasoned Wax Beans
Chicken Egg Drop Soup / Corn Chowder Sichuan Salmon / Cantonese Spareribs Chinese Sweet Sour Chicken Oven Brown Potatoes Chicken Fried Rice Seasoned Succotash Seasoned Mixed Oriental
Chicken Egg Drop Soup / Corn Chowder Pork Chops with Mushrooms Mexican Chicken Mashed Potatoes Buttered Egg Noodles Herbed Broccoli Seasoned Carrots
Omelets / Boiled Egg / French Toast / Grits / Biscuits Hashed Brown Potatoes / Grilled Bacon / Creamed Beef Beef Rice Soup / Cream of Tomato Soup Yankee Pot Roast / Savory Baked Chicken Creamy Penne with Turkey & Spinach Mashed Potatoes / Steamed Rice Seasoned Antigua / Sautéed Cabbage Beef Rice Soup / Cream of Tomato Soup Grilled Sirloin Steaks Shrimp Scampi Mashed Potatoes Steamed Rice Glazed Carrots Sautéed Mushrooms & Onions
To request a reservation please go to https://asc.aep.army.mil/afsb/403/products/lrchonshu/external/DFAC/SitePages/Reservations.aspx