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September 9, 2010
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Pacific Reach 2010 builds strong bond with JGSDF

By Tetsuo Nakahara
Torii Staff

More than 30 distinguished guests from the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force were invited to Yokohama North Dock Aug. 28 for this years Pacific Reach exercise, where they witnessed the capabilities of the 836th Transportation Battalion and received a briefing on the event. The purpose of the tour was to demonstrate the U.S. Armys strategic transportation capabilities in support of humanitarian assist and disaster relief operations on mainland Japan. The group of visitors consisted of military members such as Gen. Yoshifumi Hibako, chief of staff of the Ground Self Defense Force; Lt. Gen. Taiichi Sekiguchi, commanding general of Eastern Army, and also Brig. Gen. William Crowe, deputy commander of U. S. Forces in Japan. After the group received a briefing at the Deployable Port Operation Center, which supports a variety of communication systems required to run port operations, a Landing Craft Utility vessel upload operation was demonstrated to the guests. The purpose of Pacific Reach is to exercise LCUs and get crews in here and move them in Yokohama, said Maj. Gen. Francis Wiercinski, commander of U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward). The second is to get I Corps (Forward), which is our new command control headquarters,

Photo by Makoto Mizoi

SHIZUOKA, Japan A Humvee is loaded onto a Landing Craft Utility 2009 vessel at Ito Harbor in Shizuoka Prefecture Sept. 1 during a disaster relief exercise held there. More than 100 active-duty and Reserve Soldiers attended the exercise.

into an operational mode and get it out there so we can actually test the systems.

Photo by Tetsuo Nakahara

(From left): Brig. Gen. William Crowe, deputy commander of U. S. Forces in Japan; Lt. Gen. Taiichi Sekiguchi, commanding general of Eastern Army; Gen. Yoshifumi Hibako, chief of staff of the Ground Self Defense Force; and Maj. Gen. Francis Wiercinski, commander of U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward), inspect the control cabin of a Landing Craft Utility vessel Aug. 28 at Yokohama North Dock.

And the third portion of this exercise is to actually do a humanitarian assistance disaster relief exercise. We can demonstrate not only to ourselves, but also the JGSDF and to the Japanese people that we have capabilities here that can do multiple things, added Wiercinski. You bring all these three things together [and] get a superb exercise for all of the assets we have available to us here in Japan. During the tour the guests were given the opportunity to board an LCU and see the interior, to include the control cabin, mess hall and deck. We confirmed the capability of the U.S. Army for a joint disaster-relief exercise at Ito City during our tour today, said Hibako. This is my first time visiting North Dock. I appreciate Major General Wiercinski for the invitation. It is important to coordinate the teamwork between the U.S. Army and JGSDF and to strengthen that relationship through various exercises. It was a good opportunity to see the capabilities the U.S. Army Japan has. On Sept. 1, USARJ and JGSDF par-

ticipated in a disaster relief exercise at Ito City in Shizuoka Prefecture. More than 100 active-duty and Reserve Soldiers attended to conduct vessel upload operations as part of a scenario that involved a large earthquake hitting Shizuoka. Two LCUs were uploaded into Ito Harbor to provide disaster-relief equipment to include tents, water and communication system equipment. A communications center was established at a high school campus in Ito City to allow coordination with the USARJ headquarters. Everybody knows that this is 50th anniversary [of the U.S.-Japan alliance], said Wiercinski. For 50 years weve been able to deter war, maintain peace and provide stability in this region of the world. This is another demonstration of how we come together on different types of operations all the time to show how we work together and how tight we are. I think it sends the message not only to people in Japan but also it sends a message around the world saying the U.S. and Japan have an alliance, they work at it very strongly, and they are committed to what they are doing.

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Zama Briefs
Housing Reminders
Crows and Trash : The Garrison Commander and Command Sergeant Major would like to remind Family housing residents that crows getting into trash can be a problem. Crows are rather intelligent and crafty. They will tear into trash bags or use their beaks to open unsecured trash container lids. Then they will get in and scatter trash until they find something that they want. You can help minimize problems by not leaving trash bags out in the open, not overfilling trash containers, and by securely closing your trash containers lid.

EFMP Respite Care

Exceptional Family Member Program Respite Care is a program that provides a temporary rest period for those who are responsible for the regular care of someone with disabilities. Eligibility is based on EFMP enrollment and the family members medical and educational conditions. If you are interested in being an EFMP respite care provider, you must be 18 years or older and posses a Social Security card. Training will be provided by Army Community Service. Call ACS at 263-4572 for more information.

New Parent Support

The New Parent Support Program, a division of the Family Advocacy Program, specializes in assisting and offering services to new and expecting parents. Play Morning is an interactive play-group session for parents and children up to 6 years old that brings families together by engaging them in play. Play Morning is held twice a week, every Tuesday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Zama Chapel day care facility and on the second, third and fourth Thursday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Arnn Elementary School in EDIS. One-time registration is required. Breastfeeding support groups are held on the first Thursday of the month at Army Community Service from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and on the third Monday of the month at the Sagamihara Family Housing Area Child Development Center from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Baby Bundles, a starter kit that provides information and materials for firsttime expecting mothers, can be picked up at ACS during regular business hours.

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Soldiers assigned to the 87th Quartermaster Detachment in Okinawa inspect a G-11 Bravo parachute during a technical rigger inspection Aug. 27 at Sagami General Depot. The units annual two-month mission covers 17 percent of the Armys prepositioned equipment stock stored at the installation.

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Sexual assault is a criminal offence that has no place in the Army. It degrades mission readiness by devastating the Armys ability to work effectively as a team. Every Soldier who is aware of a sexual assault should immediately (within 24 hours) report incidents of sexual assault. It is incompatible with the Army Values and is punishable under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and other federal and local civilian laws. USAG-J Camp Zama Sexual Assault Hotline: 882# or 090-9395-8909 (24/7 response). USAG-J Torii Station: 090-6861-8042 (24/7 response). Army Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program website: http://www.sexualassault. army.mil.

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U.S. Army Japan & Japanese Ground Self Defense Force Military Awareness Day
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Vehicles and equipment for U.S. Army Camp Zama & Japanese Ground Self Defense Force are displayed. Also, demonstrations will be performed

SATURDAY, 18 SEPTEMBER 2010 SUNDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER 2010 15:00 - 21:00 (No Rain Date)
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Upgraded TV, Internet, phone services to start at Zama this month

By Larry Marshall
AAFES Public Affairs

CAMP ZAMA Army and Air Force Exchange Service representatives said Aug. 25 that upgraded TV, Internet and telephone services at Camp Zama and Sagamihara Family Housing Area are scheduled to begin this month. Faster Internet speeds, expanded TV programming and U.S. residential telephone numbers will be provided by Allied Telesis through an agreement with AAFES. Customers may sign up for new services at the Allied Telesis office in the concession mall at Camp Zama. Services will be phased by building and a roll-out schedule is available. SoftBanks Internet service will be discontinued on Sept. 30. SoftBank customers may choose from several new Internet speeds with Allied, and should sign up before the discontinuation date to prevent an interruption in service. Services provided by NTT will be discontinued when existing customers depart to their next duty station. The new offerings, available bundled or individually, provide sought-after features for Soldiers and their families, to include: Internet: Six tiers of service with speeds from 2 MB up to 100 MB and access to a 24-hour toll-free help desk. Cable TV: Live news and sports and time-shifted channels in addition to free AFN. Four optional movie channels are available in high definition. Residential telephone: Packages include U.S. phone numbers with free minutes to the U.S. Customers can pick an area code close to home so that calls from the U.S. are no longer charged at international rates. On-base calls are free and Japanese telephone numbers are also available. Local calls to Japanese numbers will be charged at the local rate, as they are now. More information about the services is also available online at www.atcc-gns.com. The contract to provide the new service was awarded to Allied Telesis in May. To find out more about AAFES history and mission or to view recent press releases, visit their website at http:// www.aafes.com/pa/default.asp. o you have a concern or an issue on your mind? Are you seeking a channel for your voice to be heard? Look no further. The Torii Newspaper welcomes all letters regarding issues or concerns involving the Camp Zama community as a whole. Critical letters should offer suggestions for resolutions as applicable. Letters or e-mails must be signed, but names will be withheld in publication upon request. The Torii Newspaper will protect the names of its sources if they so desire. Letters may be edited for content and length according to the Associated Press Stylebook and the Torii Style Guide. If you would like to have your voice heard in the Torii Newspaper, e-mail your letters to the deputy PAO at christopher.i.bush@us.army.mil, or send by regular mail to:

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This publication, with a weekly circulation of 2,000, is printed by Pacific Stars and Stripes, Tokyo. All photos are U.S. Army photographs unless otherwise indicated. The newspaper uses military news services including American Forces Press Service and Army News Service. Story and photo submissions not pertaining to commercial advertising may be sent to the USAG-J HNR/PAO TORII Office at least two weeks prior to the desired publication date. The TORII is distributed every Thursday. Submissions may be e-mailed to the editor at dustin.perry@us.army.mil. The editor reserves the right not to publish submissions not in accordance with Army Public Affairs regulations and standard operating procedures. Editorial offices are located in room A-208, Bldg. 102, South Camp Zama, Japan.

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Community Calendar
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The commander and command sergeant major of U.S. Army Garrison Japan would like to remind all housing residents that portable basketball goals are to be erected for immediate use only, and are to be removed and stored immediately after use. Basketball goals are not permitted to be erected in parking lots or on streets. They should also not be set up in a manner where players will be running and shooting from the street. For identification purposes, all basketball goals are to be labeled with the sponsors name and dwelling unit number. Unlabeled basketball goals left in common areas may be confiscated and disposed of. Residents are also reminded to always be courteous of their neighbors and that quiet hours from 10:30 p.m. to 9 a.m. are to be observed. Parents are also reminded to appropriately supervise their children and that any damages to vehicles or other property will be their responsibility. Please consider utilizing the basketball courts available at Yano Fitness Center, the Youth Center, or at school grounds.

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UpcomingOngoing Events
First-Aid, CPR, AED in Spanish
For the first time in Japan, American Red Cross will be offering CPR and first-aid training in Spanish. Wednesday: First-aid, 5 to 10 p.m.; Thursday: CPR, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Call 263-3166 for more details.

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Sponsorship Training

Army Community Service is offering Sponsorship Training today from 9 to 11 a.m. at Bldg 402. Contact Gary R.Wertz at 263-5550 or Gary Woods at 263-8089 to register.

Sri Lanka Festival @ Yoyogi Park Outdoor Stage area, Tokyo, Sept. 11-12 Traditional Japanese Horseback Archery demonstrations, or Yabusame @ Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, Kamakura City, Sept. 16
Local B-Grade Gourmet Contest B1 Grand Prix in Atsugi City, Sept. 18-19
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ZAHS Homecoming Parade, Oct. 29 Post-Combat Stress Support

Zama American High Schools homecoming parade is scheduled to be held Oct. 28 beginning at 3 p.m. A special support group to assist those experiencing symptoms of post-combat stress is offered from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the community room at Army Community Services. For more information, call Gary Woods at 263-8091.

Foreign Born Spouse Support Group

CLEP and DANTES Testing

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) and Defense Activity for Non-traditional Education Support (DANTES) testing sessions are held at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesdays. To schedule an appointment, call 263-5379 / 4691 or e-mail dspivey@asia.umuc.edu. To study for the CLEP tests, visit www. petersons.com. To study for the DANTES exams, visit www.getcollegecredit.com.

Whether your question concerns immigration and naturalization, learning the English language, or how to take local transportation, the Army Community Service Relocation Program provides assistance, weekly classes and referrals. The support group is held on the third Wednesday of every month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the ACS Outreach Room. Call 263-HELP (4357) for pre-registration.

Tokyo Game Show 2010 @ Makuhari Messe, Sept. 18-19 Yosakoi Dance Performance Festival Sagamihara Yosakoi Ranbu at JR Yokohama Line, Kobuchi Sta. area in Sagamihara City, Sept. 19
Great Japan Beer Festival Yokohama @ Yokohama Osan-bashi Hall, Sept. 18-20

Reminder: Portable Basketball Goals

Japan Wildlife Film Festival in Tokyo @ Tokyo Womens Plaza, Sep. 19-20

Walking, biking tips given for back-to-school safety

By Chip Steitz
Torii Station Public Affairs

The first day of school for students in the Pacific was Aug. 30. The start of a new school year creates more traffic congestion and pedestrian traffic in and around schools. Children rely on walking, riding a bicycle, riding with parents or riding the bus in order to get to school. Students and parents should keep in mind safety concerns associated with going back to school. Walking and biking to school Even if your child doesnt ride the school bus, they still need to protect themselves and be careful about getting to and from school. Generally, there is minimal supervision when a child walks to school or takes the school bus. Young pedestrians face a wide variety of decisions while walking to and from school. Here are a few basic safety tips to follow: - Parents should talk to children and establish the best route for their younger children to take to school. Choose the quickest way with the fewest street crossings and use intersections with crossing guards. Remind students that they are to walk the chosen route every day. - Never walk alone. Try and find a friend, or make a new friend in the neighborhood to walk to school or ride the bus. - Respect traffic lights and street signs. - Avoid loose-fitting clothing that could get caught in bicycle spokes or pedals. - If your child bikes, make sure they wear a helmet.

- Teach your children to cross a street at the crosswalk and to look both ways before crossing. - Wear reflective or brightly colored clothing to increase visibility. riding the school bus It is estimated that 24 million students nationwide start their school day with a trip on the school bus. Statistically, school buses are the safest mode of transportation. Whether they walk, ride the bus or travel by car, parents should remind their children about these simple safety tips. - Arrive at the bus stop at least five minutes before the bus is scheduled to pick the students up. - Line up facing the bus, not alongside it. - Carry all loose belongings in a bag or backpack and never reach under the school bus to get anything that has rolled or fallen beneath it. - Always stand four giant steps back from the curb. When lining up, make your line away from the street. - Never walk behind the bus. - If you have to cross the street, take at least six giant steps forward on the sidewalk before turning to cross the street. That way, you and the bus driver can see each other. - If you drop something near the bus, tell the driver before you pick it up. You want to make sure that the bus driver knows where you are at all times. - Obey the bus driver or security attendants instructions. - Move immediately onto the sidewalk

and out of traffic after getting off the bus. Parents should remind their children about the inherent risks associated with going to school and coming home safely. They should also make a conscious effort to be aware of small children trying to make it to their destination and for parents

picking up and dropping off their child and most importantly, watch for children darting out between cars or behind bushes and shrubs. For more information on school safety, visit http://www.dodea.edu/offices/safety/ safeSchools.cfm?sid=5.

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USARJ briefs U.S. Army Reserve Component to JGSDF

By tetsuo nakahara
Torii Staff

Members of U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward)s Reserve Component Office were invited to the Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces headquarters at Camp Ichigaya Aug. 30 to conduct a briefing on the U.S. Armys RCO. The briefing was part of the JGSDF Reserve components annual five-day central training event, in which more than 60 JGSDF members from all over Japan came to Camp Ichigaya to participate. Every year, the RCO at Camp Zama has been invited to the event to provide new information and updates so that their Japanese counterparts can learn about the U.S. Armys system and compare it to theirs. Lt. Col. Harry Blanco, the senior Reserve component adviser, gave an approximately 40-minute briefing that focused on a general description of his units training, mobilization, organizational structures and composition. One of the biggest differences between the U.S. and Japanese RCO is the number of days of service. Generally speaking, Japanese reservists conduct five days of annual training per year, whereas U.S. Army reservists train for anywhere from 12 to 29 days annually, said Blanco. This opportunity was a good way [for JGSDF members] to understand the U.S. Army system, said Blanco. I think we need to share that system because were more advanced than them in regard to the Reserve component; we train more than they do. We want to extend out not only to reserve component office here in central office but also to five regional JGSDF out there. Currently, the JGSDF has approximately 36,000 reservists, while the U.S. Army has more than 1 million. The JGSDF aims to increase their numbers in the future, one representative said. I applied to be a Reserve component member because I was looking for some way to help people in case of an emergency disaster by using my skills as a medical practitioner, said Maj. Mitsuyuki Arinaga, who has been serving for two years as a reservist in the Oita Prefecture. In Japan, many people still dont know about the open application system for the JGSDFs Reserve component, added Arinaga. We need to spread the word about the Reserve component system because then there would be more people who are interested in joining. I would like to

A member of the Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces Reserve component asks a question regarding the role of reservists to Lt. Col. Harry Blanco, the senior Reserve component adviser for U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward), during a U.S. Army Reserve component briefing held Aug. 30 at the JGSDF headquarters in Camp Ichigaya. More than 60 JGSDF reservists from all over Japan attended the briefing as part of a training event.

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gather more members who have the same vision to work for our country. During the briefing, JGSDF members noted some differences between the U.S. Army and JGSDF and asked several questions to Blanco regarding the recruitment status, training and role of reservists. The most important thing that they need to learn from Lieutenant Colonel Blancos briefing was about mobilization, said Col. Hiroyuki Nakamura, chief of the RCO for the JGSDF. When they heard about the mobilization system of the U.S. Reserve component and what those Soldiers do in a real war zone, they seemed to be very interested, and

that was my main purpose for having the briefing. The JGSDF has never mobilized its reservists, so it is important for them to understand their place in the deployment structure if the need ever arises, said Blanco. Regardless of whether they are reservists or active-duty, the forces will all work together to achieve the mission, he said. The next level is to continually train with them, do table talks with the JGSDF and possibly have a bilateral engagement with them either bring a U.S. National Guard unit here to train them or they go to the U.S. to be trained, said Blanco. The intention of that is to work closely with the JGSDF so that we can better understand each other.

Ready Army instructs how to shelter-in-place at installations

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Ready Army is reminding Army personnel and their families to be prepared for any emergency by being able to shelter-in-place. All Army personnel should also continue to maintain a basic level of preparedness for all potential hazards. Sheltering-in-place means to take temporary protection in a structure or vehicle that is not certified, insured or staffed for emergency conditions. Installation procedures designate which office or party will order personnel to shelter-in-place and for how long the order is in effect. Preparing your residence for a sheltering-in-place is your own responsibility, said Rich Marsh, emergency manager for U.S. Army Garrison Japan. By having an emergency kit, creating a family emergency plan and being informed about different types of emergencies, you could possibly save your own life and those of your family members. Preparing to shelter-in-place involves

having an emergency kit, being able to turn off heating and ventilation systems quickly and identifying potential interior spaces for sheltering-in-place. Notification of an emergency may be through a voice announcing system, announcements through cell phones or e-mail, or an Emergency Alert System broadcast over radio or TV. When asked to shelter-in-place, remember: - Turn off all heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. - Close and secure all doors, windows, vents and other exterior openings. - Bring everyone safely inside to an interior room or one with few windows and doors. Ready Army is an Army-wide campaign developed by the Headquarters Department of the Army, Army Emergency Management Program. It expands upon the national campaign from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Ad Council to provide targeted information to support the unique needs of our Army community stationed around the world.

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Classified ads not pertaining to commercial profit are free to military personnel, DA Civilians, Family members and MLC/IHA employees. Ads should be 20 words or less with nonworkplace E-mail or phone numbers listed. To submit a classified ad, E-mail tetsuo. nakahara4@us.army.mil. However, the Torii Newspaper reserves the right not to publish inappropriate advertisements. Deadline is no later than noon Mondays. Military community classified ads can also be placed for free on a commercial Web site at www. mymilitaryclassifieds.com/xzclf/162_Camp_ Zama_ARMY_/. Physical Therapist, intermittent (240 hours): Provides physical therapy service in the areas of physical disabilities, neuromuscular and psychosocial dysfunctions in patients ranging from adolescence to the very elderly. Must have license to practice physical therapy in the U.S. This is a contract positions open to SOFA status applicants. Resumes may be sent to Yoshiyasu. Aoki@us.army.mil. ALL applicants shall register in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at www.ccr.gov. Physical Therapist, intermittent (240 hours): Provides physical therapy service in the areas of physical disabilities, neuromuscular and psychosocial dysfunctions in patients ranging from adolescence to the very elderly. Must have license to practice physical therapy in the U.S. This is a contract positions open to SOFA status applicants. Resumes may be sent to Yoshiyasu. Aoki@us.army.mil. ALL applicants shall register in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at www.ccr.gov. Bookkeeper/ internal accountant: The West Pacific Girl Scouts is looking for a bookkeeper to maintain all financial records, produce monthly financial statements, perform other functions necessary to the position. Must be familiar with accounting procedures and principles, MS Excel and other accounting software. Full time, competitive pay with great benefits for someone with SOFA status. Please apply with a resume to westpacificceo@gmail.com or by calling Pam at 263-3597; resume may also be dropped off at the Girl Scout office in Bldng 533.

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Wanted
Musician Program director for Handels Messiah : The USAG-J Garrison Chaplains office is looking for a qualified individual to contract for the conducting of the annual performance of Handels Messiah. Qualified individuals must have conducted orchestras and choirs in a semi-professional to professional level and are in the possession of a BA or high education in the field of Music or Music Conducting. The non-personal service contract consists of 11-12 rehearsals which include amateur as well as professional choir and professional orchestra members for a one time performance of Handels Messiah. The contractor is to provide:A professional orchestra with 10 20 players, Professional choir members to aid amateur choir members, Professional soloists, A pianist for all rehearsals and the performance. POC is SSG Thompson at 263-8068. Please apply by 1600, 10 September 2010 volunteer at U.s. army Garrison Japan Postal service Center : Volunteer opportunities are available in the USAGJ Postal Service Center, we will provide you with valuable training in Post Office and Unit Mailroom operations. Please contact Army Community Services at 263-8087 for details and assistance on volunteering your services. english teachers: A small off-post home school(about 200 students) near Sagami Depot. First time teachers welcome! Classes available Mon. Thu. 1pm to 9pm (No weekends or Fridays!) Call for details. Derek Partington English School, home 042-756-4483; cell 090-3082-4439 or E-mail: partngtn@jcom. home.ne.jp english teachers: Sagami Home English School is looking for Native English speakers to teach English in their homes on the weekends. Please contact Tammy DeYoung at: tad3571@ aol.com Part-time english teacher: Pay is 16,000 to work four times per month. Two Mondays from 4 6:10 p.m., one Tuesday from 9 10 p.m. and one Friday from 7 8 p.m. Located 15 minutes driving distance from SHA in Minami-Rinkan area. For more information, E-mail Kaz at superkids-csc1190@nifty.com. esl teacher: Seeking ESL teachers for two conversational group classes. One requires travel to Tama and is very accessible by car. Meeting times are the 1st and 3rd Sat. from 10:30 a.m. noon for one class and Sat. from 3 to 4 p.m. for the second. Pay is 7,500 and 3,000 per hour respectively. Call 090-549-6725 or e-mail

shantee12@yahoo.com. instructor: Arts and Crafts Center seeks instructors to teach sewing, water color painting, washi paper craft and/or acrylic paint arts. Also looking for contracted framer who has at least three years experience in framing production. For more information, call Nodera-san at 2634412. instructor: If you interested to teach Hula, Jazz, Piano, Drum classes please contact Community Activity Center at 263-8892 or 3939

Jobs
Appropriated Fund (APF) and Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) job announcements and application instructions are available at http://cpol.army.mil. For questions regarding APF vacancies, please call 263-3608. NAF MWR job announcements and required forms are also available at http:// www.usarj.army.mil/information/zama/employ. htm. For questions regarding NAF vacancies, please call 263-5800. Non-appropriated fund Pacific Stars & Stripes job announcements are available online at http://cpol.army.mil. For more information, call the Job Information Center at 229-3163. Japanese national position vacancies are posted on the Internet at http://www.usagj.jp.pac. army.mil/ima/sites/jeso/rp_jjobs_list_j.asp. Application forms are available on the same site. Selection status can also be checked. For more information, call 263-3325. Child and Youth Program assistant (level 2-4), (CYS, Zama & SHA), CY-1/2, RFT/RPT, $9.58 - $17.09, Closes: Open Continuous Recreation assistant (lifeguard), RD, Flex, NF-02, $9.29, Closes: Open Continuous lead Child and Youth Program assistant (sHa) (CYs), RFT, CY-02, $13.14 - $17.09, Closes: November 17, 2010, Open until filled food service Worker (Bowling), BD, Flex, NA-02, $8.77, Closes: September 23, 2010

Others
adoption seminar at Kadena air Base: Adoption Seminar, Sept 11th, 2010, Kadena Air Base, Shilling Community Center, Time: 11-1:30pm ZaCsas east Meets West shop: located behind the dry cleaners on Camp Zama, carries vintage Japanese items and collectibles. Store hours are every Tuesday and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Profits from the shop go back to the community in scholarships and welfare grants. For additional information please call 263-5533. Stop on by and check it out. JaPaNese sPoUse ClUB: Would you like to socialize with other Japanese spouses, learn more about being a military spouse, share your experiences and support with others? If so, please call Meg at 263-8327 or e-mail jsczama@gmail. com for more information. PCSing? I recently arrived and would love to have your flowers (potted or planted) for my quarters. Email me tsinjapan@gmail.com. Keyboardist, drummer wanted: (B3 organ/ piano). Zama-based rock band looking for mature musicians to play rock, blues, and country. Equipment and gig availability required. For more information, call Ron at 263-8277. Rising Sun Lodge 151, F&AM. Stated Meeting 1st Thursday of every month at the Masonic Bldg, Sagami Depot. For more information contact: rsl151@gmail.com; website: risingsunlodge151. com; or call Dave 080-3467-7881.

Vehicles for sale

05 Nissan skyline fairlady Z/350Z:Dark Metallic Grey with auburn leather seats, Nismo Body, Immaculate Condition, Custom Design, 20/19 VIP Luxury Wheels, HKS exhaust titanium, 4 tips, Drill/Slot Rotors, Power everything, New JCI, TV, NAV, Mini Disc, Keyless, 6CD, Awesome sound: $14.800. Call 090-8517-9568 (4) 04 dRZ400: JCI to June 2012, great tires, shiny paint, 25K KM, no rust or dents, very clean. Jet kit and after market exhaust are the only mods. All original parts come with it. $1995. Call 090-3451-0524 or 267-6525 or drubekrb@ hotmail.com

Other local positions

alliedTelesis Customerservice Representative @ Camp Zama: Requirements are: Must be 20 years old. Must have a High School Diploma. Must be a US Citizen or Resident Alien w/ Green Card for US. Must have knowledge of Basic Computer Systems and know how to use the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel & Access). Forward Resumes to shaun_bullman@alliedtelesis. com. Position to begin first week of August for training with the store Grand Opening on 16 August 2010. anti-Terrorism/force Protection instructors wanted. Positions are available with Firearms Academy of Hawaii, Inc. Duties include instruction of marksmanship, watch standing and tactical team movements. Position location is Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan. Marksmanship instructor experience is a must. Tactical team movement experience is desired. Qualified candidates may call Christopher at 243-6171 or send resume to yeagleycj@yahoo.com. substitute teachers: Zama American High/ Middle School are currently accepting applications for substitute teachers. U.S. citizenship and a high school diploma or GED are required. For more information or any questions, please call 263-4005.

For sale
Queen size seRTa comfort top mattress, boxspring, metal frame.: Very clean, Encased inside cover. 3-years old. $540.00. ocean150@ hotmail.com (2)

Pets
animal adoption: Dogs and cats are available for adoption at the Camp Zama Veterinary Clinic. For more information, call 263-3875.

Movie sCHedUle
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aTsUGi Cinema 77
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264-3789

friday 6:30 p.m............................Takers (PG-13) 107 9 p.m......................Going the Distance (R) 97 saturday 6:30 p.m............................Takers (PG-13) 107 9 p.m......................Going the Distance (R) 97 sunday 3:30 p.m......................Despicable Me (PG) 95 6:30 p.m.......................Inception (PG-13) 148

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friday 7 p.m....................................Salt (PG-13) 100 9:30 p.m.....................................Cyrus (R) 92 saturday 4:30 p.m.............Ramona and Beezus (G) 104 7 p.m....................................Salt (PG-13) 100 9:30 p.m.....................................Cyrus (R) 92 sunday 3 p.m..........................Despicable Me (PG) 95 5:30 p.m...The Sorcerers Apprentice (PG) 109 8 p.m..........................................Cyrus (R) 92

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Your Weekly Dose

fRee seasonal flu vaccine available for
ages 6 months and up!: DoD I.D. card required. Vaccines are limited until all shipments are received. If you have any questions, please contact the Immunization staff at 263-4838.

Access to care at BG Sams U.S. Army Health Clinic is available 24/7. The clinic is not open 24/7 but our triage line is available 24/7. When calling the clinic at 263-4127, our staff will notify a provider who will call you back. The provider will advise you if you can wait until the clinic opens, or if you need to seek medical care elsewhere. Recently we have noticed an increase of calls to the 911 number. This is the emergency number which activates the MPs, our ambulance, EMTs and translators. If you have a life-threatening medical emergency, call 911 on post or 119 off post. If you are feeling sick or have an injury that does not meet the criteria for life, limb or eyesight, call the clinic at 2634127 and push option 1 for triage nurse or 24/7 medical advice. Our provider on call will advise you on what options are available.

Sports Briefs
Time for a drink
Photo by Dustin Perry

Inner Tube Water Polo

Robert Riggs, a faculty member at Zama American Middle School, grabs a cup of water at a checkpoint while participating in Camp Zamas annual Labor Day 5K Run, held Saturday on the installation. Darrius Glover was the fastest overall in the mens division with a time of 21 minutes, 38 seconds. Amanda Wilson was the top female finisher with a time of 22:01.

Camp Zamas annual intramural inner tube water polo tournament is scheduled to be held Sept. 25 at the Yano Fitness Center swimming pool. The deadline for registration is Sept. 23. For more information, call 263-4664.

Learn-to-Swim Program

Registration for the October session of the Learn-to-Swim program at Yano Fitness Center will be held Sept. 22 through Oct. 6. Weekend sessions (Saturday and Sunday) will be held Oct. 9 through Nov. 6, and weekday sessions (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) will be held Oct. 13 through Nov. 1. For more information, call 263-4664.

Water Aerobics Program

Water aerobics classes are held every weekday at the Yano Fitness Center swimming pool. Classes are from 9 to 10 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. For more information, call 263-4664. A variety of free fitness classes are offered at Yano Fitness Center: super Circuit Class: Monday and Wednesday, noon to 12:30 p.m. Friday, 5:30 to 6 p.m. Unit PT Training: Tuesday, 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. (Call fitness coordinator at 263-5656 four weeks in advance to reserve time slot and program request.) Pilates: Tuesday, beginning at 9 a.m. High intensity and Core Training: Wednesday, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. TBC Yoga: Friday, beginning at noon. Personal Training/Consultations: Limited days and times, by appointment only. For more information or to make an appointment, call 263-4664 or 263-5656.

Free Fitness Classes

Sports Photos Wanted

The Torii Newspaper wants to publish your action sports photos for sports of all ages, all seasons. To showcase your team or your childs team, e-mail your digital action sports photos less than two weeks old (with captions) in .jpg format of 3MB or more to Tetsuo.Nakahara4@us.army.mil.

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Torii Staff report s Tokyo emerges from its lazy Sunday morning slumber, the hypnotic sound of train cars skips along at a quickening pace above the bustling morning commerce of Ameyoko Market in the Ueno district. Ameyoko, once the main venue for Tokyos black marketers to sell their wares during the post-World War II years, is now home to hundreds of booths and stores that (legally) sell everything from fresh shellfish and tasty Turkish kabobs to various trinkets and used clothing. The pungent aroma of fish mixes with scents of exotic spices and fresh meat hitting red-hot grills as the zombie-like frames of Saturday-night revelers many recovering from a nights worth of irrational exuberance in the citys nightclubs and bars scrape their beer and sake-soaked bodies up and down the wide boulevards and narrow alleys of Ueno looking for that final bite of food before heading off to bed. Tokyos foodies also burrow their way into the shops of Ameyoko to find exotic spices, Thai sauces and various curries from around the globe to satisfy their sophisticated palates at reasonable prices. Joggers, making the most of a crisp autumn morning, set their pace throughout Ueno Park, Japans oldest public park. They dogmatically push themselves around the Shinobazu pond as parents and children paddle about the pond in various rental boats. A group of older women slowly make their way to say a few prayers at the Kiyomizu Hall, which was once a part of the Kanei-ji temple.

Travel & CulTure

A few tourists congregate under the shadow of a large statue of Saigo Takamori, a legendary samurai who once led the Emperor Meijis forces against rogue shoguns only to rebel against the modernizing forces of the emperor in 1877. He was posthumously pardoned and the statue was erected here in 1899. Large groups of school children rush to be the first to enter the National Science Museum. Throngs of young couples, families, and students slowly emerge from Ueno Station to make their way to see the hundreds of exhibits in the National Museum of Western Art or to see the more than 2,800 animals on display at the Ueno Zoo, the oldest zoo in Japan. The museums not only offer everything you wanted to know about Japanese culture, but they also host hundreds of famous foreign exhibits, most recently the remains of Ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamen. By 10 a.m., the park has swollen with thousands of people enjoying live music, food, entertainment, sports, and much more here at Ueno. This place is definitely a great place to spend a day in Tokyo. In 1868, after Emperor Meijis forces defeated the Tokugawa shogunate at Ueno during the last great battle of the era, the emperor designated the area a public park. Since then, Ueno Park has come to be known as one of the best places in the city to take a stroll. Ueno is part of what was once known as the Shitamachi, or low city district of northern Tokyo. Getting there: Take the Odakyu Line to Shinjuku Station, then change to the JR Yamanote Line for Ueno. Everything Ueno has to offer is just minutes away from the train station.

A large statue of Saigo Takamori stands at Ueno Park.

Uenos main shopping street is known as Ame Yoko.

People enjoy taking a walk at Ueno Park.

There are many food stands in Ueno Park, such as the kebab takeout pictured.