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Get red upKAWASAKI Japan Members of the All-Kanagawa football team comprised of Japanese players from four high schools in the prefecture pump each other up
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Zama Briefs
Photo by Dustin Perry
Staff Sgt. Kia White, assigned to the 35th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion,
gives a short biography of Hillary Clinton during a showcase of notable women
throughout U.S. history, which was part of the Womens History Month observance
held Friday at the Community Activity Center here.
WOMEN, From page 1
Stacy Townsend, commander of the 35th
CSSB, called the observance a vehicle
for highlighting and celebrating the count-
less accomplishments and contributions of
women to society.
Its also a great opportunity to create
conversation about issues facing women to-
day and to recognize that is it values, such as
our Army Values, that dene each persons
worth and abilities not their gender, said
Townsend. Women continue to have
a profoundly positive impact throughout
society and our Army.
Townsend mentioned prominent female
gures from the past and present, such as
Gen. Ann E. Dunwoody, the rst U.S. mili-
tary woman to achieve the four-star rank;Sandra Day OConnor, the rst woman to
become a Supreme Court judge; and Maggie
Lena Walker, the rst female bank president
in the U.S.
[These women] have made critical and
indelible contributions to the American way
of life, said Townsend. This perspective
can encourage everyone to think larger and
bolder, and provide a fuller understanding of
the contributions that females have made
and continue to make in our history.
Owens concluded by commenting on thesignicant strides that have been made in
the arena of womens rights, but added that
progress can continue to be made.
Globally, there still remains much work
to be done; in many other countries, women
are still considered second-class citizens,
said Owens. Through education, employ-
ment, discussions and accomplishments,
this will pass.
Yano Pool reopeningAll aquatic services at Yano FitnessCenterincluding the swimming pool,
Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room will
reopen today after having been closed for
three months due to annual maintenance.
The pool is open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to
6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. For more
information, call 263-3954.
BOSS DayAn event sponsored by Camp Zamas
Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers
program is scheduled to be held from 1
to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Warrior Zone.
The event will include a Texas Hold Em
poker tournament beginning at 1:30 p.m.
and a table tennis tournament beginning at
2:30 p.m. There will also be door prizes,
a video game competition, a bungee run,
and a hot-dog-eating contest. For more
information, Soldiers can contact their
unit BOSS representative.
Easter Egg HuntAn Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled to be
held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Camp
Zama Youth Center. The event is open to
all members of the community. For more
information, call 263-5441.
Easter Sunrise ServiceA sunrise service for Easter is scheduled
to be held from 6 to 7 a.m. April 4 at the
Camp Zama Golf Course Club House.
The event is open to all members of the
community. Breakfast will be servedfollowing the service.
Credit, debit now availableat Zama Post OfceThe credit and debit card machines at
the Camp Zama Post Ofce are now
operational and available for customers.
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U.S.-Japan relations remain strong, ofcial says
WASHINGTON U.S. military relations
with Japan remain strong despite disagree-
ments over basing and other aspects of the
bilateral security agreement, the Pentagons
head of East Asian relations said here Mar.
18.
The strength of U.S.-Japan security
relations can be seen in the totality of its
50-year relationship and progress moving
forward, Michael Schiffer, deputy assistant
defense secretary for East Asia, told the
House Foreign Affairs Committee.Japans desire to relocate U.S. Marines
on Okinawa, the governments recent halt of
refueling operations in the Indian Ocean and
other disagreements do not match deeper
challenges the alliance faced in years past
and have not prevented the two countries
from moving forward, Schiffer said in pre-
pared testimony to the committee.
Public support for the alliance is high in
both countries, and bilateral relations are
strong on nuclear nonproliferation and mis-
sile defense, reconstruction in Afghanistan
and stability in Pakistan, counter-piracy
efforts and preserving open sea lines of
communication, Schiffer said.
The Japanese government has made
clear its commitment to the U.S.-Japan alli-ance, as well as to principles of transparency
and accountability in a vibrant democracy,
he said. By working patiently and persis-
tently through areas of disagreement, we
will ensure the continued expansion and
strengthening of our relationship, even as
core commitments remain unshaken.
Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoya-
ma, who was elected in September, has
said he will resolve by May the years-long
debate about relocating Marine Corps Air
Station Futenma, Schiffer said. He reiter-
ated the U.S. position that the base should
stay on Okinawa.
The only readily deployable U.S.
ground forces between Hawaii and India
are the U.S. Marines located on Okinawa,Schiffer said. The 3rd Marine Expedition-
ary Unit has a broader role than responding
to military contingencies in the area, he
said, noting that they led the U.S. effort to
respond to natural disasters in Indonesia,
Bangladesh and Burma.
At the same time, existing U.S.-Japanese
agreements call for more joint training
between the two militaries on Okinawa
and Guam, and for co-location of air and
missile defense commands at Yokota Air
Base and the Ground Self-Defense Forces
Central Readiness Force with a transformed
U.S. Army command and control structure,
Schiffer said.
Forces who have established ingrained
patterns of cooperation, deep friendships,
and a better understanding of each other splans and decision-making processes will be
better equipped to respond with speed and
efciency in a crisis situation, he said.
Schiffer noted other progress, most im-
portantly strengthened ties in the trilateral
relationship among the United States, Japan
and South Korea. He also cited Japans
contribution of four Aegis destroyers for
ballistic-missile defense for the region, its
collaboration with the United States on the
land-based missile-defense system planned
for Europe, and its assistance with humani-tarian relief to Haiti and other areas.
Moving forward, Schiffer said, the
United States hopes Japan will provide more
funding for its defense, relax restrictions
on its military operations, and continue its
support in broader Asia and in Afghanistan
and Pakistan.
Much more will be required of Japan
and our alliance in the coming months and
years, he said. I am condent that Japan
will continue to step up and nd ways to do
more. It will do so not because the United
States asks it to, but rather because Japan
has interests at stake, responsibilities to bear,
and the capacity to make a difference.
By Lisa Daniel
American Forces Press Service
By working patiently and persistentlythrough areas of disagreement, we will
ensure the continued expansion and
strengthening of our relationship.
Michael Schifer
Deputy Assistant Deense Secretary, East Asia
DoD authorizes nonchargeable recuperation leave for Iraq, AfghanistanBy Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON Some de-
ployed servicemembers will not
be charged for rest and recupera-
tion leave under a new Defense
Department policy.
The new policy allows service-
members in designated areas to
go on rest and recuperation leave
without charge to their leave ac-
commander must recommend it
through the Joint Staff for approval
by the undersecretary of defense
for personnel and readiness, Re-
therford said.
To qualify for the program,
members must be serving in a
leave restricted area, where no
dependents are allowed. They
must be receiving hostile-re pay
and in areas where travel in and
out of the country is restricted.
deployment, there is very little
in their leave accounts for rest,
recuperation and reintegration to
the family and community, he
said. So this program means they
will not be charged for the R&R
leave, and they will have that leave
upon redeployment.
Inability to take leave upon
returning from a deployment is a
problem. The services want their
people to take leave so they can
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Community Calender
Whats Happening
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SCHOOL NEWS
UpcomingOngoing Events
Post-Combat Stress SupportA special support group to assist those experiencing
symptoms of post-combat stress is offered from 11:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the community room at
Army Community Services. For more information, call
Gary Woods at 263-8091.
New Parent Support ProgramThe New Parent Support Program, a division of the Family
Advocacy Program, specializes in assisting and offering
services to new and expecting parents. Play Morning, an
interactive playgroup for parents and children up to age 6
is held 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays at the Zama Chapel and
the same time every second, third and fourth Thursday at
SHA CDC. Breast Feeding Support Groups are held onthe rst Thursday of the month, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at ACS
and the third Monday of the month, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
at SHA CDC. Baby Bundles is a program that provides
information and supplies for new and expecting parents.
They are available, along with electric breast pumps, for
loan by contacting 263-2382.
Camp Zama Red Cross ClassesThe Camp Zama/Naval Air Facility Atsugi continues to
offer classes to the community. For March, the following
courses will be offered: Mar. 6 First Aid, for the CPR/
AED (at NAF Atsugi), Mar. 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19 for the
Instructors Course, Mar. 8, 10, 12 and Mar 20 First Aid,
CPR/AED at Camp Zama. Pre-registration is required for
all courses. Call 263-3166 for more information.
Free Bowling ThursdaysZama Bowling Center is open for free
bowling from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursdays to
promote family time. Free bowling is also offered from
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday with a lunch
purchase of $4.50 or more. Pre-paid bowling cards are also
available. For more information, call 263-4780.
CENTRAL ISSUE FACILITYThe CIF will be closed to conduct required semi-annual
inventory form March 22 - 25.We will be open for emergency
issues and turn-ins. For emergencies, please call Mr. Bishop
at 263-5880 or Mr. Sakata at 263-7454.
Army Family Action PlanAFAP is a year-round process. To submit and AFAP issue,
log onto http://www.mwrjapan.jp.pac.army.miland click
on Submit an AFAP Community Idea/Concern. Issues
can be submitted anonymously and will be sent directly
to the AFAP program manager.
Military Personnel DivisionThe Military Personnel Division (MPD) will be conducting
a Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP) exercise from 29
March 2 April which will result in limited services during
this timeframe. Please contact the MPD at 263-397
The Animal-Dressed Brass QuintetZoolasian Brass Live Performance @Yokohama Zoological Gardens, Mar 28The band members including the conductor dress as dif-
ferent animals while playing music arranged in a classical
or jazz style
Japan Flower Design Contest 2010 @
Pacico Yokohama, Mar 26-28Classic Car Show Nostalgic 2 Days@ Pacico Yokohama, Apr 3-4
Mar 26-28 Tokyo Motorcycle Show @Tokyo Big Sight, Mar 26-28http://www.motorcycleshow.org/english/index.shtml
Tokyo International Anime Fair 2010@ Tokyo Big Sight, Mar 27-28http://www.tokyoanime.jp/en/
Fertility Festival Kanamara Matsuri@ Wakamiya Machimangu KanayamaJinja Shrine, Kawasaki City, Apr 4
Samurai Warriors Parade @ YugawaraTown, Kanagawa, Apr 4
Zama Child Development Center:263-8081
SHA Child Development Center: 267-6153 m. 30: Library Time (Zama and SHA CDC), 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
meet some of the eligibility criterion are encouraged to apply. These criterion include:children of low birth rates, child has a parent who was a teenager when the rst childwas born, child has a parent whose primary language is not English, child has a parentwho has not graduated high school, child is in family headed by a single parent or dualmilitary, child in a family with E-1 to E-4 or GS-1 to GS-4 or NSPS pay band 1 or NAF-1or NAF-2 equivalents take rst priority. (E-5 to E-6 or GS 5 to GS 6 or NAF 3-4 take
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English classes are offered at ACSts nkhTorii Staff
Photo by Tetsuo Nakahara
(From left) Cheryl Rendon, Camp Zama Army Community Services Exceptional Family Member Program coordinator, utilizes
various periodicals to teach the English as a Second Language class at the ACS ofces March 17. ESL classes are held every
Wednesday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 7 p.m. For more information, call 263-8327.
Learning a second language can be a
challenging endeavor and it takes a lot of
time and effort to master a foreign tongue.
With the introduction of a new program,
the Camp Zama Army Community Services
ofce is now ready to assist some Zama
community members on their journey to
master the English language.
The new English as a Second Language
classes at ACS are designed for non-native
English speakers in the Camp Zama com-
munity including family members, master
labor contract employees or any other
Japanese workers. The class is set to up to
develop students conversational English
skills and introduces various aspects of
American linguistic culture.
Students utilize newspaper articles and
other sources to deepen their conversational
vocabulary as well as increase their knowl-
edge of American life. The class also uses
chapter books designed for 3rd and 4th grade
American students to help develop read-ing abilities, according to Cheryl Rendon,
the Camp Zama ACS Exceptional Family
Member Program coordinator.
I started teaching English last May,
Rendon said. At rst, it was kind of differ-
ent because Ive never taught a language. It
actually has been a lot of fun. The students
are very friendly and Im learning Japanese
culture at the same time I am teaching
English to the students.
The class has also ventured outside the
gates of Zama for eld trips to ramen shopsand special karaoke sessions that require the
students to sing songs with English lyrics,
Rendon said.
Keeping the lessons interesting and
topical has created an atmosphere more
conducive for learning, according to several
of the students.
Ive taken many other English classes,
but Cheryls class is very understandable and
I feel at home in her class, said Fumiko
Yamamoto, a U.S. Army Garrison JapanDirectorate of Logistics master labor con-
tract employee. I love her personality, too.
She always picks out things that are very
interesting to learn. I work with all men
and I really wanted to take English classes
from a woman. Its really fun to be in this
class and learn from her.
Many of the students in the class hope to
utilize the knowledge and skills they develop
in the course to advance their careers but for
some, the class is just a way to have a goodtime learning English. Currently, the class
averages between three to six students.
I think the key to learning a new lan-
guage is being motivated and having a lot
of patience, Rendon remarked. Englishis a difcult language. Sometimes, I dont
even know how to explain some things
about the language but I hope they all get
something out of this class.
ACS has two ESL classes open to the
community every Wednesday. The rst isfrom 1 to 2:30 p.m. and the second is from
5:30 to 7. For more information, call theCamp Zama ACS ofce at 263-8327.
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Classied ads not pertaining to commercial prot
are free to military personnel, DA Civilians,
Family members and MLC/IHA employees.
Ads should be 20 words or less with non-workplace E-mail or phone numbers listed.
To submit a classied ad, E-mail tetsuo.
[email protected], the Torii
Newspaperreserves the right not to publish
inappropriate advertisements. Deadline
is no later than noon Mondays. Militarycommunity classied ads can also be placed
for free on a commercial Web site at www.
mymilitaryclassieds.com/xzclf/162_Camp_
Zama_ARMY_/.
Appropriated Fund (APF) and Nonappropriated
Fund (NAF) job announcements and applicationinstructions are available at http://cpol.army.mil.For questions regarding APF vacancies, pleasecall 263-3608. NAF MWR job announcementsand 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 fundPacic Stars & Stripes job announcements are available online athttp://cpol.army.mil. For more information, callthe Job Information Center at 229-3163.
Japanese national position vacancies are postedin the Microsoft Exchange public e-mail foldersand on the Internet at www.usarj.army.mil/scripts/jn/cpo/index.asp. Application forms areavailable on the same site. Selection status canalso be checked. For more information, call263-3325.
Jobs
OthersWanted
Pets
Vehicles for sale
For sale
anm ptn: Dogs and cats are availablefor adoption at the Camp Zama Veterinary Clinic.For more information, call 263-3875
fr t Good hm: Greyhound, 8 yrs old,gentle, female, good with other pets/people.Pl ll G t 090 3594 3615
Ch n Yuth Prgrm atnt (l
2-4), (CYS, Zama & SHA), CY-1/2, RFT/RPT,$9.58 - $17.09, Closes: Open Continuous
Ck (CYs), NA-04, Flex, $10.01, Closes:Open Continuous
Rcrtn atnt (lgur/P
oprtr), RD, NF-02, $9.26, Closes: OpenContinuous
Rcrtn atnt (lgur), RD, Flex,NF-02, $9.29, Closes: Open Continuous
f src Wrkr (Bwng), BD, Flex,
Phyc Thrpt, intrmttnt (240 hur):
Provides physical therapy service in the areasof physical disabilities, neuromuscular andpsychosocial dysfunctions in patients rangingfrom adolescence to the very elderly. Must havelicense to practice physical therapy in the U.S.This is a contract positions open to SOFA statusapplicants. Resumes may be sent to [email protected]. ALL applicants shallregister in the Central Contractor Registration(CCR) at www.ccr.gov.
Phyc Thrpt, intrmttnt (240 hur):
Provides physical therapy service in the areasof physical disabilities, neuromuscular andpsychosocial dysfunctions in patients rangingfrom adolescence to the very elderly. Must havelicense to practice physical therapy in the U.S.This is a contract positions open to SOFA statusapplicants. Resumes may be sent to Yoshiyasu.
[email protected]. ALL applicants shallregister in the Central Contractor Registration(CCR) at www.ccr.gov.
intructr/fcttr: Camp Zama EducationCenter is looking for a Instructor/Facilitator toconduct daytime Online Academic Skills Courseformerly called FAST. Bachelors Degree andTeaching License/Certicate preferred.Willbe paid for 240 classroom hours per year. Call263-5055 for more information.
intructr/fcttr: Torii Station EducationCenter is looking for a Instructor/Facilitator to
conduct daytime Online Academic Skills Courseformerly called FAST. Bachelors Degree andTeaching License/Certicate preferred.Will bepaid for classroom hours taught per year.Call263-5055 for more information.
ZCsa et Mt Wt shp: located behindthe dry cleaners on Camp Zama, carries vintageJapanese items and collectibles. Store hours areevery Tuesday and the 2nd and 4th Saturdaysof the month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Protsfrom the shop go back to the community inscholarships and welfare grants. For additionalinformation please call 263-5533. Stop on by
and check it out.
Th Wmn, innt, n Chrn, (WIC)overseas program at Camp Zama offers valuablenutritional information and food subsidizes. Formore information, call 263-8960.
JaPaNese sPoUse ClUB: Would you liketo socialize with other Japanese spouses, learnmore about being a military spouse, share yourexperiences and support with others? If so, pleasecall Meg at 263-8327 or e-mail [email protected] for more information.
fUReai, Jpn Prnn Nwttris issued and distributed electronically. Thisnewsletter is for MLC/MC/IHA personnel andUS personnel who have Japanese subordinateemployees. It is available at https://intranet.zama.army.mil/?linkid=fureai.
Rising Sun Lodge 151, F&AM. Stated Meeting1st Thursday of every month at the Masonic Bldg,Sagami Depot. For more information contact:[email protected]; website: risingsunlodge151.com; or call Dave 080-3467-7881.
99 subru frrtr: Black, AWD, clean,well maintained, low mileage, fun to drive.1+ yr on JCI. Selling b/c spouse PCSd.$3,800. Call/ email Andrew at 08033368305
97 Nn Trrn:power everything, new tires,CD, Road Tax paid, PCSing, available NOW.Asking $2750. Call Greg 090-3594-3615
engh tchr: A small off-post homeschool(about 200 students) near Sagami Depot.First time teachers welcome! Classes availableMon. Thu. 1pm to 9pm ( No weekends orFridays!) Call for details. Derek PartingtonEnglish School, home 042-756-4483; cell090-3082-4439 or E-mail: [email protected]
Prt-tm engh tchr: Pay is16,000 towork four times per month. Two Mondays from4 6:10 p.m., one Tuesday from 9 10 p.m. andone Friday from 7 8 p.m. Located 15 minutesdriving distance from SHA in Minami-Rinkanarea. For more information, E-mail Kaz [email protected] .
Ofcials: Ofcials for all intramural sports(ag-football, softball, basketball, & volleyball),aerobic & yoga instructors, tness trainers andmassage therapists. For more information, call263-4664 / 7980.
sprt pht: The Torii Newspaper wants topublish your action sports photos for sports ofall ages, all seasons. To showcase your teamor your childs team, e-mail your digital actionsports photos less than two weeks old (withcaptions) in .jpg format of 3mb or more to [email protected].
esl tchr: Seeking ESL teachers for two
conversational group classes. One requires travelto 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 [email protected].
engh tchr wnt: Seeking conversationalEnglish teacher for the summer. A group of vewomen would like to meet every Monday, timeand place is negotiable. Please contact Deniseat [email protected]
intructr: 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 263-4412.
263-4619, Email: [email protected] (4)
1 ea afN dcr t rc afN Tv
Chnn o-B: $275.00 OBO.Tel: 263-4619 or 046-293-2979. email: [email protected] (4)
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Michael Gonzales of U.S. Army Japan attempts a layup duringthe Camp Zama intramural basketball championship match, held
Thursday at Yano Fitness Center here.
USARJ wins third straight basketball titleBy dutn Prry
Torii Editor
Say this three times fast: U.S.
Army Japan are the Camp Zama
intramural basketball champions.
The phrase doesnt make for
a particularly difficult tongue
twister, but its one the USARJ
team can rightfully proclaim after
last week.
For the third consecutive year,
the unit emerged as the winners
of the double-elimination tour-
nament. The teams undefeated
journey through the brackets
culminated with a 38-27 win over
the 78th Signal Battalion during
an intense nal match Thursday
at Yano Fitness Center here.
The games overriding theme
was conservatism. This was not
guns-blazing basketball; both
teams passing and movement on
offense was initially precise and
methodical.
USARJs and 78th Signals du-eling defenses likewise prevented
each other from taking too many
trips to the inside lane. Nine of
USARJs 16 points in the rst half
came from three-pointers, two of
which were sunk by leading scorer
Anthony Ward. He was aided by
teammates Luis Caraballo and
Kenneth Johnson, who continued
to rack up impressive numbers
throughout the game.
I think we both played strongball in the rst half; I dont think
either of us wanted to take un-
necessary shots or over-pursue on
defense, said Johnson. I think both teams were just trying to
make smart shots and get inside
the paint.
A low eld-goal percentage
combined with a lack of crucial
rebounds ultimately contributed to
78th Signals uncharacteristically
less-than-stellar showing in the
rst half. As it stood, four play-
ers Brandon Boehmer, Robert
Rogers, Ernest Smith and Marlon
Walker combined for a meager 10
points in the rst 20 minutes.
Both teams displayed contin-
ued determination from the start
of the second half. Alex Santiago,
the teams leading contributor
on offense, nally came into his
own after going scoreless in the
rst half; he earned an impressive
seven points in the span of only a
few minutes. A three-pointer from
Santiago gave 78th Signal their
rst lead of the game, but the team
entered a stream of foul troubleshortly thereafter that ultimately
led to their downfall.
It began with three fouls against
USARJ that yielded only a single,
game-tying point with still min-
utes to play, this was by no means
a killing blow. But 78th Signals
loose hands relented, and Johnson
sank an and-one layup on the
very next play. His subsequent free
throw put USARJ up by three.
USARJ earned four additionalpoints from the charity stripe fol-
lowing three consecutive fouls
committed by 78th Signal. The
crowd began applauding theUSARJs inevitable win after
Manny Colon sank the nal two
free throws of the game but the
team wasnt nished yet. On 78th
Signals last possession, they lost
the ball on a turnover that was
lobbed to Johnson, who closed out
the game with a thunderous dunk
at the buzzer.
Beating 78th Signal who, it
should be noted, took rst place
in the regular season with an 11-1
record in the seminal round
gave his team a much-needed
edge in the championship game,
said Johnson.
Our coach kept telling us a
good offense makes a good de-
fense, so I think we tried to strike
where we saw an opening, drive
inside the paint, and try to draw
the foul, said Johnson. We had
to get the ball to our strikers on
offense, like Ward and [Daniel]
Dulay, and try to get them to takeoutside shots.
Brent Skinner of 78th Signal
lauded his teams comeback effort
late in the game, but he conceded
that overcoming their earlier loss
ultimately proved to be too daunt-
ing a task.
We knew it would denitely
be tough winning two games
against anybody back-to-back,
said Skinner. [USARJ are] our
toughest competitors normallyand they came red up, too. They
came ready to play.
U.S., Japanese football teams clash at Camellia BowlBy dutn Prry All-Kanagawas runners and picking their
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Story and photos by Tetsuo Nakahara
Torii Staff
Welcome to Ramen nation
When people talk about Japanese food, they probably name tempura or
sushi rst but no conversation about Japanese food
would be complete without a discussion of ramen.
Ramen remains the premier fast food in Japan and
many Japanese people are obsessed with nding
the perfect bowl of ramen.
For many non-Japanese, the only contact with
ramen is often the cheap cup-of-noodles or pack-
ages they nd in convenience stores or the com-
missary. However, the store-bought noodles cant
even come close to the parade of tastes and avors
that the culinary artisans of Japans thousands of
ramen shops serve up on a daily basis.
Ramen is basically a bowl of noodles, various
vegetables and meat, and broth, but in regards totaste, ramen is so much more than the sum of its
parts. The noodles come in various shapes and
length. They may be fat, thin, or at as well as
straight or wrinkled. The dish is usually eaten with
chopsticks and a Chinese-style spoon. The chop-
sticks are used to pick up the noodles and toppings
while the spoon delivers the rich broth.
The Japanese also consume ramen in an in-
teresting way which may seem a little strange to
Westerners. In ramen shops, a loud symphony of
slurps emanates throughout the restaurant as diners
suck in the steaming noodles. While it may take
some getting used to for gaijin, the melodious slurping is almost an e ssential
element of the ramen experience.
Once the noodles are consumed, many ramen enthusiasts ditch the chop-
sticks and spoon and just pick their bowls up and drink the soup broth.
Ramen, like many delicacies of Japanese cuisine, was initially introduced
to the country from their Chinese neighbors. However, noodle connoisseurs took the
original concept of noodle soup and harnessed its potential over many decades to mold
the dish into something distinctly Japanese. In fact, many regions of the country have
invented their own unique styles of ramen.
Some of the most famous styles of ramen include:
Miso: Sometimes called Sapporo Ramen, it features a
broth that combines large amounts of miso (soybean paste)
blended with oily chicken or sh broth. Miso ramen broth is
known for its robust, tangy avor. This ramen style, named
for the largest city on Japans northern island of Hokkaido,
usually features butter, corn, bean sprouts, ground pork and
chopped garlic. The noodles are typically thick, curly and
slightly chewy.
Tonkotsu: This style has a cloudy soup made with a heavy
dose of pork. The color can range from pale white to dark brown
depending on what ingredients are added to form the broth.
Tonkotsu ramen is known for its extremely rich broth.Shoyu: This style of ramen is often referred to as Tokyo
style ramen. It features a dark, relatively light soup that
derives its color from a soy sauce base. It also includes sh
stock and sometimes has a strong shy taste that can range
from salty to sweet.
Shio: Shio ramen has a thin, light soup that has a salty avor
(shio is the Japanese word for salt). The broth is made with
pork but not enough to make it cloudy or thick. Shio ramen
relies much more on the avor of the condiments as the soup
itself is thinner than the other types.
The average price of ramen is about 1,000 yen. Most ramen
shops stay open fairly late and many Japanese will enjoy a large bowl after a night of
heavy drinking just prior to heading home. Ramen is an ideal meal for solitary diners
and is enjoyed by people of all ages in Japan and many people will wait in line for
hours for a bowl of their favorite noodles.When you hear the distinct sounds of slurping, dont hesitate to stop in for a serving
of bliss-in-a-bowl.
(At left) Chashumen with a shoyu-based soup has tender and juicyroast pork as the topping, and is one of the popular ramen dishes. Most
noodles are made from four basic ingredients: wheat our, salt, water,
and kansui, which is essentially a type of alkaline mineral water.