I left Atsugi 54 years ago after two and a half years with VQ1 squadron as an air intelligence officer. We lived off base the first year, but got Navy housing in Yokohama for the remainder of my assignment. Never took the train then, but maybe it’s better now. Then, it was an hour plus drive. It was worth it, though, because we had snagged one of the very few single family houses at Yokohama Navy Housing on a bluff looking over Tokyo Bay and with an occasional view of the top of Mount Fuji from the rear of the house when smog was not terrible. We were walking distance to Yokohama Navy Exchange and Commissary. And streetcar into downtown Yokohama. The commute was lousy, but about a third of my time I didn’t have to drive it. That’s because about a third of the time I was at our squadron’s detachment in Danang Vietnam. In the late 1960s, NAS (not F) Atsugi was mostly using buildings leftover from the war. Functional, but nothing like the modern facilities at NAF in the videos. Our youngest daughter was born at Army Hospital Zama. She had her 55th birthday last month. I was a draft dodger who joined the Navy instead. I separated out after my time with VQ1 was finished. During the two and a half years with VQ1, we lost 54 guys. 31 when North Korean MIGs shot down PR21 in 1969. And 23 when PR26 crash landed at Danang Airbase a year later.

Was on USS Midway VA-115 1981-83 , VA-185 1986-89. When in VA-185 our XO had us bring Motorcycles if we wanted. Had my Harley Davidson there then. We rode all over the place.

I miss Japan. My dad was stationed at Atsugi twice in 1968-1972 i think and again in 1986-1989. I attended Shirley Lanham and my brother went to Zama high. Had lots of memories and made friends throughout the years. I know some buildings are still at the same locations (Theater, McDonald's and the Chapel). Hope to visit Atsugi next year with my family.

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have not been to mainland for an extended period of time. Thank you for this.

My father was stationed Yokosuka, and I lived in Yokohama. My first 5 years of School were in Japan. I had a Japanese nanny who took me everywhere, bathhouses, Driving School, basically the whole Japanese experience. I loved it and want to go back eventually. Hiroko (nanny) came to the States with her family and hung out with us many years later. Now my Son has received his orders for Atsugi. He is very excited and will subscribe to your channel. Thanks for the wonderful videos!

Hey I just found out I’m getting stationed in Atsugi and I’ve been watching a lot of your videos (really helpful thanks!) would you recommend living near base or commuting from Yokohama?

How far is Tokyo

Looks cool. I hope to go there

Hate Japan so far I’m here on pcs order Fought tooth and nail to get my wife in my orders, just to be told she cannot join me due to her medical history, she had anxiety almost 10 yrs ago and now I’m here alone. This is the worst experience I’ve had in the military over 10 yrs of serving and I think this might be my last one.

I was there the same time as you. I left on the 2nd right after the typhoon passed.

Yeah that music 100% goes! And I was some more Okinawa soba!

2 things; I like John's facial expressions when you talk about the ice cream🤣... and secondly, I can just feel the scorching hot, sticky, and humid weather from just watching this video.🤒🤒🤒

Hello,i love ur videos 🎉 i couldn’t find you in Ig

my husband and I are pcsing to yokosuka in a little over a month! While the process has been hell, I'm excited to see the area :)

Beautiful 🌺

Both these channels on point.

Your channel's not "lame"... mine is lol... another great vlog!

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I grew up in atsugi naval airstation. My parents were in the navy. Thank you for posting this.❤

Night markets look interesting!

Taiwan looks beautiful 🌺

I hope you enjoy making these videos. I’ve only just started watching but man, you give off such genuine peacefulness. It can be really hard to remember to enjoy the day-to-day and your outlook seems so effortlessly positive. I’d love to get to a point in my life where I get up and do things that make me happy. Thank you for sharing your time with the internet!!

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Your art is so beautiful!❤ I loved watching you make my very special birthday card! Keep doing you, gorgeous! You’re beautiful inside and out. Ps, gonna need to see this 50yo bomber jacket

Very butiful have a great day

Thanks for the shoutout. One of these days I’ll be as good as you as a KZbinr! We’ll have to do dinner again sometime.🎉

sweet vlog!!

The maid Cafe looks fantastic and the view from your apartment 🪄🌆

I was stationed there from 1988-92. I was very intimidated at first. It took a while to get up the courage to get out. But when I did, I discovered it was a wonderful country and culture. Great video.

bro I came here because I saw Annie's shells and white cheddar in the thumbnail and now I want some after watching you make them 😂

Ohayo Gucci-San *chiken kaarage and oden with hot-mustar are the best combo*

Bonobo <3

love it!! ❤

omg why am i a freak 😂

Hi! I was wondering if you know is it legal to dumpster dive or take someones trash/ recyclables in Japan. Love your videos, I'm a new subscriber. I hope you get more subscribers because your videos are inspiring and helpful. I'll be in Yokosuka in March 2023. What's your experience on available work for military spouses at Yokosuka base? I'm still researching. Thanks for sharing your videos on here.

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Left or straight out the main gate is so true,if you're walking.

Corn Soup - Would NOT recommend after 3 sips...

Glover House, Spectacles Bridge, and more Did you see the heart-shaped stone? did you know? Experienced?

Thank you for coming to Osaka 😊 Kushikatsu and ramen were delicious 😄 You also enjoyed Kobe beef 👍 Please visit Kansai again 🇯🇵 🙌

Love it girl. I’m always excited for your new videos ❤

Got stationed here 2 months ago. this video was truly helpful!!

Please enjoy Osaka life😊 And BGM is awesome🎶 Led Zeppelin🎸🥁🎵 From Tokyo JAPAN

Kobe is an international city surrounded by mountains and the sea. Especially the areas on the hills are so chill and cozy and have an atmosphere like the Nunobiki herb garden. Surprisingly the areas are so large, leading to Osaka. We call them the Hanshinkan area. It has a unique architectural style and townscape fusion of Western and Japanese styles. A walk around the vast area of hills north of the Hankyu line is recommended. Hiking on Mt. Rokko is also recommended.

That’s my silver car in the opening scene! I see you walking everyday and never knew you made made KZbin videos. My buddy almost shouted at you today when he saw you since he watched some of your videos before arriving.

Havent been to Sapporo yet, looks like the Shinkansen is the best option!

Hey gurl! Sashiburi tomodachi!

Enjoy your vacation

Great video!! Great choices in music!! And great cut scenes!! Just moved to Atsugi.... and I'm watching all your videos in random order!