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www.torii.army.mil VOL. 39, NO. 19

May 12, 2 011

INSIDE the TORII2 News

4 Calendar

5 Community

6 Classieds

7 Sports

8 Travel

Photo by Lauren Ha

Amphibious ambitionsAJA PORT, Okinawa – The Torii Knights men’s dragon boat team, foreground, competes Thursday in the 37th annual Naha Hari dragon boat race as coach LonniWilliams motivates them from the middle of the boat. With a time of 5 minutes, 37 seconds, the Knights placed second against the Kadena Shogun, middle, a U.SAir Force team; and Oubaitoki, rear, a Japanese team. The Knights women’s team, coached by Tonja Wadsworth, placed second with a time of 6:19.

WASHINGTON – The skill and courage

of countless American military and intel-

ligence professionals are why Osama bin

Laden can never threaten America again,

President Barack Obama told a cheeringgroup of 101st Airborne Soldiers Friday at

Fort Campbell, Ky.

Obama told them about meeting Thurs-

day with survivors of 9/11 victims in New

York and laying a wreath at ground zero

where the World Trade Center towers once

stood.

U.S. will defeat terrorists, Obama tells troopTerri Moon Cronk

American Forces Press Service

“I met with the rst responders who lost

so many of their own when they rushed into

those burning towers,” the president said.

“I promise our nation we will never forget

those we lost that dark September day.”

On Monday Obama and Vice President

Joe Biden met with Soldiers assigned to

the 160th Special Operations AviationRegiment and the 5th Special Forces Group

at Fort Campbell to thank them for their

service.

They later met with the full assault force

that carried out the operation and awarded

them a Presidential Unit Citation, the

highest honor that can be given to a unit in

recognition of extraordinary service and

achievement.

“It was a chance for me to say on behalf of

all Americans and people around the world,

‘Job well done,’” Obama told the troops

gathered inside an aircraft hangar.

Calling the special operations teams “the

quiet professionals,” Obama said they, likethe rest of today’s military members, chose

to serve in a time of war.

“They trained for years,” he said.

“They’re battle-hardened. They practiced

tirelessly for this mission. When I gave the

order, they were ready. In recent days, the

whole world has learned just how ready

they were.”

These Americans deserve credit for

of the greatest intelligence and mil

operations in the nation’s history, Ob

said, adding “[And] so does every pe

who wears America’s uniform, the

military the world has ever known.”

“Because of your service, becausyour sacrices, we’re making progres

Afghanistan,” the president said.

“We’re making progress in our m

goal [of] disrupting and dismantling –

we are going to ultimately defeat – al-Q

We have cut off their head and we

ultimately defeat them.”



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NEWS

Zama Briefs

AOSA scholarshipsThe Atsugi Ofcers’ Spouses Associa-

tion will be making scholarships available

for seniors attending Zama American High

School and spouses of servicemembers

assigned to Naval Air Facility Atsugi. Ap-

plications are available at www.atsugiosa.org. The deadline to apply for AOSA schol-

arships is Friday. For questions, contact the

AOSA scholarship chair at AOSAScholar-

[email protected].

‘You Made the Grade’ Now in its 10th consecutive year, the

“You Made the Grade” program recog-

nizes Camp Zama students who achieve a

“B” average or better with a benets-lled

booklet. Exclusive offers include a free

Burger King kids meal or a Subway six-

inch combo, video rental and $2 off any

new release DVD at the Power Zone, to

name a few.

Students who make the grade also can

register for a drawing to win a savings bond

worth up to $5,000.To receive the “You Made the Grade”

booklet, students simply present a valid

military ID card and proof of an overall

“B” or better average to the Camp Zama

Exchange. Students may receive one coupon

package for every qualifying report card,

but may enter the savings bond drawing

only once per calendar year.

Camp Zama families can contact the

Exchange at 263-5585 for more information

about “You Made the Grade.”

Sexual Assault Preventionand Response ProgramThose aware of a sexual assault should report

it immediately. It 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.

New Parent SupportThe 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 theZama 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 rst 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 rst-

time expecting mothers, can be picked up at

ACS during regular business hours.

Photo by Shoko Yokoyam

Performing wi th prideMembers of the 296th Army Band at U.S. Army Japan perform on the s treet of Kure City, Hiroshima, during the Ku re PoFair parade held there on April 29. More than 300 people participated the parade, which was viewed by approximatel30,000 spectators throughout the day. The Kure Port Fair is an annual event that draws a large crowd every year.



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Do 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 regar

issues or concerns involving the Camp Zama community as a whole. Critical letters should offer suggestions for resolutions as applicable. Letters or e-mails mu

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This Army-funded newspaper is an authorized publication for the membersof the Army community in Japan in accordance with Army Regulation 360-1.Contents of the TORII are not necessarily the ofcial view of, or endorsement

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T RII Newspaper Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Michael T. Harrison Sr

Garrison Commander: Col. Perry HeltonGarrison Public Affairs Ofcer: Edward H. Roper Editor: Dustin PerryStaff: Tetsuo Nakahara

Okinawa Bureau Chief: Anastasia Moreno

Okinawa Bureau Staff: Lauren Hall

CAMP SENDAI, Japan – Defense Lan-

guage Institute Foreign Language Center

graduates put their language training to good

use in support of Operation Tomodachi after

the recent disaster in Japan.

The March 11 earthquake off the north-

east coast of Japan brought an onslaught

of catastrophic events. The tsunami that

pummeled the coastline and a slew of

nuclear crises caused by the earthquake

and ooding has thus far claimed the lives

of more than 14,000 people and left nearly

1,200 missing.

Marine Lt. Col. James Kendall, a foreign

area ofcer and Japanese linguist, was called

to Camp Sendai only days after the disaster

struck. He was soon working alongside

Japanese soldiers and ofcials to provide

aid to victims of the disaster in the areas

hardest hit by the tsunami.

“The scene upon entering the town was

shocking and beyond the experience of any

American [who was] present, regardless of

combat service,” said Kendall. “The scene

was post-apocalyptic, with many wrecked

vehicles, including an overturned re truck

and large piles of rubble surrounding the

buildings.”

FAOs – Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and

Marines – who undergo intense language

and culture training to become subject mat-

ter experts for a specic country or region,

came together from all over Japan to help

facilitate the U.S. military’s contribution to

Japanese relief efforts.

“I’ve never seen so many FAOs in one

place at one time,” said Kendall.

These ofcers were pulled from staff

positions all around Japan – including the

U.S Embassy in Tokyo – commands, and in-

stitutions for military studies. They served,and continue to serve, at Camp Sendai and

in the United States Forces Joint Operations

FAOs fill communication gap during Japan relieBy 1st Lt. Scott Ghiringhelli

223rd MI Bn. Public Affairs

Photo by 1st Lt. Scott Ghirin

Col. Craig J. Agena, right, chief of the bilateral coordination action team U.S. contingency at Camp Sendai, talks with a Janese ofcial at the Rikuzen-Ono train station in Higashi Matsushira in order to help facilitate operations set to clear wreck

and debris as part of a U.S. and Japanese combined effort to restore local transportation capabilities to the area.

Center at Yokota Air Base providing support

to bilateral U.S. and Japanese operations.

Operation Tomodachi, the name given to

the U.S. response, literally means “friend,”

and to the FAOs in Japan it represents the

spirit of cooperation and friendship between

the U.S. and Japan.

“Friends come to each other’s aid,”said Marine Maj. Giuseppe Stavale, a

FAO who recently returned from Camp

Sendai and continues to work at the USFJ

Operation Center in support of Operation

Tomodachi.

Stavale further commented on U.S. sup-

port of the disaster relief efforts.

“There’s no doubt, that we took a quan-

tum leap from a day-to-day type of friend-

ship to a very close and trusted partnership,”said Stevale. “Something that I think will go

beyond the veneer surface of the government

ofcials, but really into the population,

they’ll see that we Americans – not jus

U.S. armed forces, but America in gen

– are truly a friend to Japan.”

Under Operation Tomodachi, the U

military worked alongside Japanese Gro

Self Defense Force personnel provi

humanitarian assistance to address

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Community Calendar

SCHOOL NEWSZama Child Development Center: 263-4992

SHA Child Development Center: 267-6348 SaS op rc P g: Parents: Are you looking for programs that your

school-aged children can participate in? Children: Are you looking for things that will

keep you active and busy outside of the house? If so, then the Open Recreation Program

events are for you. School Age Services is offering open recreation opportunities in the

weekday and Saturday afternoons for youth currently enrolled in grades one to six.

rgs: To register your child or for more information please stop by the CYS

Central Enrollment Registry Ofce in Bldg. 533 on Camp Zama, or call 263-4125 or

SAS at 267-6013.

John O. Arnn Elementary : 267-6602 Sch -gs: Arnn Elementary School will conclude its school re-registration process today. All students returning to Arnn will need to re-register for the

upcoming school year, as will those whose children will be kindergartners. Registration

will be from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Room 119.

Parents or sponsors will need to have with them the following documents for registration:

student’s updated immunization card; updated copy of sponsor’s order or extension orders;

sponsor’s employment verication letter; and updated contact information.

For those who will be registering their children at Arnn for the rst time, in addition

to the supporting documents cited above, parents and sponsors must also have: passports

or birth certicates for students in pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and rst grade; parent

or sponsor’s ID card; and any school records from the student’s previous school.

For more information, call Yoko Tanabe at 267-6602.

GSp: DoDEA has implemented GradeSpeed in all fourth- through 12th-grade

classrooms worldwide. GradeSpeed is a web-based program that enables parents to log

in and view grade and attendance data for their students. GradeSpeed will be the o

authorized and supported grade book used by DoDEA employees in these grades.

All teachers have secure access to GradeSpeed through the use of an Internet web brow

Teachers use the grade book portion of GradeSpeed to enter assignments, grades an

maintain grade calculations. Teachers are also able to e-mail progress reports to par

through GradeSpeed. For more information, go to http://www.dodea.edu/back_to_sch

gradespeed.cfm or contact Brandy Bell, educational technologist, at brandy.bell@

dodea.edu.

Zama American Middle School : 263-4040 Visit the Web at www.zama-ms.pac.dodea.edu/ for information pertaining to Z

American Middle School.

Zama American High School : 263-3181 Visit the Web at www.zama-hs.pac.dodea.edu/ for information pertaining to ZAmerican High School.

Child , Youth and School Services: 263-4500u-t P g: This program is designed for youths to turn themselves around

get the help they need to graduate from high school and move on to higher educat

It’s up to U to turn yourself around. The teen center staff is here for U! Join us Tues

and Thursdays nights form study groups; work together with your classmates; get

from staff and other volunteers; tutor classmates; get S.A.T. tutoring / practice tests;

this time to work on scholarships and other nancial aid applications. There will

return bus to SHA for those youth who participate in the U-Turn Program.

UpcomingOngoing Events

Family Fun Fitness FestivalThe Army and Air Force Exchange Service at Camp Zamais teaming with its partners at the Defense Commissary

Agency and Morale, Welfare and Recreation to hold a

Family Fun Fitness Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. onMay 13 and 14, and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 15at the Exchange main store and PXtra. The event placesan emphasis on activities that focus on both fun and

tness for the family. Attendees can take part in gamesand prize giveaways while visiting various MWR agency

information booths that promote the merits of living a

healthy lifestyle.

Energy-saving not iceDue to the current state of emergency and the limited

electrical power generation capability across Japan, the

following measures will be implemented immediately:

1. Turn off all unnecessary lights, especially in unused

ofce spaces, classrooms and conference rooms, and turn

down all remaining individual lighting levels where pos-

sible.

2. Turn off Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning

(HVAC) Systems. If shutdown is not possible during this

heating season, turn thermostats down to 68 degrees or be-

low. Reduce settings to 55 degrees at the end of the day.

3. Turn off all ofce/home appliances when not in

use.

4. Maximize use of natural ventilation where feasible

and dress appropriately to maximize individual comfort.

5. Clean or replace your air-conditioner lters.

6. Maximize use of day-lighting in work areas an class-

rooms (use of sunlight in lieu of conventional power).

7. Set computers, monitors, printers, copiers, and other

business equipment to their energy-saving modes, and

turn them off if not in use and at the end of the day or as

instructed by the 78th Signal Battalion.

8. Minimize energy usage during peak demand hours

from 5 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. The major peaks occur

from noon to 6 p.m. during normal work and school hours.

The energy use during this period can be reduced by “load

shedding,” thereby reducing the demand at the time the

Garrison needs it the most.

9. Use laptop computers (preferably on battery power

when possible). They consume 90 percent less energy than

standard computers.

10. If possible, do not make photocopies or print docu-

ments, and conduct all business electronically. Use e-mail

instead of sending memorandums and faxing documents.

11. Limit the use of your vehicle. If vehicles will be used,

implement carpooling and plan your trips accordingly. Usethe public mass transportation system when available.

12. Conserve water.

Foreign Born Spouse Support GroupWhether your question concerns immigration and natural-

ization, 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.

Training DVDs availableShoulder to Shoulder: I Will Never Quit on Life is a 16-

minute documentary video that features Soldiers who

received help for personal distress or who assisted a fellow

Soldier. These stories help reduce the stigma associated

with personal distress, and inspire individuals to get the

help they need.

For Department of the Army civilians, the video is followed

by a ve-minute video module designed specically for

them. It features individuals who are committed to the well-

being of the entire Army family or who found assistance

and support within the Army.

The Home Front is a unique tool for education in the areas

of suicide-risk awareness, suicide prevention and the

promotion of a positive behavioral health lifestyle. Also

available are suicide awareness pamphlet guides.

For copies of these materials, visit the Training Support

Center located at Bldg. 102, Room 207.

Hs [email protected]

What’s Happening Outside the Gate?

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“ Sharaku,” one of the greatest mastof traditional Japanese woodblock pr

ing @ Tokyo National Museum, throuJune 12

Flower Art Award 2011 Japan Grand P@ Tokyo Midtown (Free admission), M12 through 15

Bead Art Show @ Yokohama Osan-baHall, May 20 through 22

One Love Jamaica Festival @ Yoyog i PaTokyo, May 21 and 22

Antique Fair (230 booths) @ SaitaSuper Arena (Free admission), May and 25

Jazz Performance Festival “ Jazz in chu” @ Keio Train Line Fuchu Statarea, Tokyo (No charge), May 28

Onsen Water Splashing Festival or YukaMatsuri @ Yugawara Town, May 28

*Some events may be cancelled or postponed at the

last moment.



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need for food, water, sanitation, hy

giene, and even toys for children aInternally Displaced Persons sites

Marine Capt. Paul Bartok was on

of the rst FAOs to assist at thes

locations.

“These people were very enthu

siastic and welcomed us warmly

helping us form a line to pass supplie

off the trucks from Marine to Sailo

to Soldier to JGSDF to Japanes

IDPs,” said Bartok. “After emptyin

the truck of hygiene kits and donate

toys, there was a small ceremony t

thank the convoy team from whic

they were led out through a gauntle

of people applauding and shakin

their hands.”

Col. Craig J. Agena, who attende

DLIFLC’s Japanese school as parof the FAO program from 1991 t

1992, was called to duty in suppor

of Operation Tomodachi shortly afte

the disaster struck.

As chief of the bilateral crisis ac

tion team’s U.S. contingency at Cam

Sendai, Agena visited the Nobir

and Rikuzen-Ono train stations i

Higashi Matsushira with other U.S

and Japanese military members, a

well as city ofcials. He inspected th

sites in order to help facilitate bilat

eral operations set to clear wreckag

and debris as part of a joint effort t

restore local transportation.

The U.S. military continues t

assist the JGSDF based out of CamSendai. Troops from both countrie

sleep side by side on cots at night, an

work side by side providing disaste

relief during the day. Master Sg

Tomoyuki Nakada of the JGSDF, wh

attended DLIFLC’s Language Train

ing Detachment to study English

conveyed his respect and appreciatio

for Operation Tomodachi.

“Operation Tomodachi mean

something that [you] just canno

say in words,” said Nakada. “I

represents U.S. and Japan’s bilatera

relationship.”

WIESBADEN, Germany – When the

earthquake and tsunami struck Japan on

March 11, many people’s thoughts turned

to those in harm’s way.

Wiesbaden military community mem-

bers worried about Japanese friends andcolleagues still serving with the U.S. mili-

tary in the devastated country. Students in

Ms. Green’s class at Aukamm Elementary

School wanted to do something to help.

“The teacher came to me and said they

wanted to do something,” said Michele

Brashear, secretary of Aukamm’s Parent

Teacher Association. “My son (Ryan) is in

Ms. Green’s class.”

After considering various ways to

raise money – including a yard sale, car

wash, baked goods or wild ower sales –

the students opted to repeat a successful

fundraising effort from the year before:

collecting quarters for a coin line through-

out the school. The fundraising method

was introduced to the school in 2010 by

parent volunteer Rachel Berger as a wayto assist those impacted by the earthquake

in Haiti.

“They decided on the coin line because

the oldest Berger boy (Nick) would have

been in fourth grade this year,” said Aukamm

Elementary School Principal Sue Gurley,

referring to Ms. Green’s students who were

friends of Rachel’s children.

The family left Wiesbaden last year to fol-

low Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Berger,

who reported to Japan for a new assignment.

Members of the faculty and student body

were saddened last September by the news

that Rachel died suddenly during a visit to

Students in Germany hold fundraisers to provideassistance for Japanese tsunami survivorsB K Ws

USAG Wiesbaden Public Affairs

Australia, her native land, while on the way

to the new assignment in Japan.“Our quarters will help the people of

Japan,” said fourth-grader Ryan Brashear,

adding that he wanted to help after thinking

about his friend Nick in Japan. “I’m hoping

none of the radiation gets to him.”

Fifth-grader Tony Geremia was another

proud contributor to the fundraising effort.

“My mom just put $100 in the bank and

exchanged it for 400 quarters,” he said.

“She did it last year for Haiti too.”

As students throughout the school took

turns placing coins along strips of masking

tape running through the Aukamm Elemen-

tary School corridors, Gurley beamed with

satisfaction. “This feels great. The kids love

doing this. “This is all their initiative.“Last year we raised $1,800, and if we

get even half of that we’ll be happy,” said

the school principal.

The nal tally by day’s end: $1,902.50

in quarters, $142.29 in various currencies

and $718 in checks for a grand total of

$2,762.79.

The Aukamm fundraiser was one of

several aimed at helping tsunami survivors.

Other efforts included a clothing-and-

necessities drive by Wiesbaden military

community family members and a bake sale

at Hainerberg Elementary School which

raised $1,200 for relief efforts.

Photo by Jennifer Clampet

Penelope Miller-Smith, principal of Hainerberg Elementary School, congratulatesHainerberg second-graders for their efforts in raising $1,182.50 through a bakesale to benet the American Red Cross relief efforts for victims of the March 11

earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The school raised n early $4,000 in total.

New Camp Zama sports bar to open FridayB ts nkh

Torii Staff

Photo by Tetsuo Nakahara

The grand opening of “ The Dawg Pound,”the newly renovated sports bar and grilllocated in the Camp Zama CommunityClub, will take place at 4 p.m. on Friday.

The bar features a 109-inch TV and eightadditional screens with surround sound.The bar seats 97 people and includes anew menu and drinks.

“The Dawg Pound,” the newly renovated

sports bar and grill located in the Camp Zama

Community Club, is scheduled to hold its

grand opening 4 p.m. on Friday.

The Family, Morale, Welfare and Recre-ation Command coordinated the two-year,

approximately $600,000 renovation project

with contractor Ohio Jude Doboku Co.,

Ltd. and assistance from the Directorate

of Public Works. The new bar features nine

TVs – one 109-inch screen, two 52-inch

screens and six 42-inch screens – with sur -

round sound ideal for watching sports and

entertainment programming. It also features

a new full kitchen and bar to satisfy not

only the customers’ sports-viewing needs,

but also their appetites with a wide menu

of favorites.

“We have approximately 97 seats in the

new bar and a relaxed, wooden layout in the

room,” said John Shoda, chief of business

operations for FMWR. “This sports bar

hopefully will be the place where people in

the community can get together and enjoy

friendship and camaraderie and just have

a great time.”

The specialty on the Dawg Pound menu

is the barbecue burger with bacon and

onion rings – destined to be a new sports

bar classic. Other all-time favorites on the

menu include chicken wings, nachos and

salads.

“When you order the Panini sandwich,you won’t be disappointed,” said Shoda.

“This sandwich is so tasty, kind of like a

toasted burrito. I recommend it.”

A stein rack is set next to the bar where

customers can place their steins and keep

them there and use them whenever they

return. Memorabilia are hung on the wall

inside frames made by Randy Benton,

the manager at the CZCC, to enhance the

“sports bar” atmosphere. Free Wi-Fi is also

available for Internet access.

Four draft beers and sochu cocktails

are also available on the menu, as well as

other beverages. The business hours at the

Dawg Pound will be from 11 a.m. to 11

p.m. every day.

Friday’s opening ceremony will serve as

the sports bar’s introduction to community

members here and allow them to sample

menu items.

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Appropriated Fund (APF) and NonappropriatedFund (NAF) job announcements and applicationinstructions are available athttp://cpol.army.mil. For questions regarding APF vacancies, pleasecall 263-3608. NAF MWR job announcementsand required forms are also available at http://

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2:30 p.m..........Red Riding Hood (PG-13) 100 minutes

5 p.m...................................Thor (PG-13) 115 minutes

8 p.m..........................................Paul (R) 104 minutes

ATTENTION

anm ptn: Dogs and cats are avaifor adoption at the Camp Zama Veterinary CFor more information, call 263-3875.

2 Grmn shppr dg: FREE to good hor homes. 1 solid white male 5years old and has papers. He is skittish around stran but warms up to you. Black and Tan femyears old not xed. She is very good with chiland loves anyone who will pet her. Both arto date with shots. Have kennels for both . 901-405-7646 cell08059732022

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 Saturday’sof 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 byand check it out.

JaPaNese sPoUse ClUB: Would you liketo socialize with other Japanese spouses, learnmore about being a military spouse, share your experiences and support with others? If so, pleasecall Meg at 263-8327 or e-mail [email protected] for more information.

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.

fUReai, Jpn Prnn Nwttr is 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.

ftb Cchng: Volunteer AssistantFootball Coaches are being sought for Zama HighSchool. Interested individuals should consider their availability for daily after-school practices(1500-1730) as well as spring and preseason practices and games. Coaches meetings beginsoon. For more information please contactCoach Merrell at 263-3181 or steven.merrell@

pac.dodea.edu.

Tkwn ntructr: Child Youth & SchoolServices SkiesUnlimited program is lookingfor a certied ATA Taekwondo instructor. If Interested please Contacted Nicholas Andrews,

instructional program specialist, at 263-4125

vuntr t U.s. army Gr rn Jp n Pt

src Cntr : Volunteer opportunities areavailable in the USAGJ Postal Service Center,we will provide you with valuable training in PostOfce and Unit Mailroom operations. Pleasecontact Army Community Services at 263-8087for details and assistance on volunteering your services.

engh tchr: A small off-post homeschool(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 PartingtonEnglish School, home 042-756-4483; cell090-3082-4439 or E-mail: partngtn@jcom.

home.ne.jp

Prt-tm engh tchr: Pay is ¥ 16,000 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-Rinkan

Ch n Yuth Prgrm atnt (l

2-4), (CYS, Zama & SHA), CY-1/2, RFT/RPT,$9.59 - $17.09, Open Continuous

Ch n Yuth Prgrm atnt (l

2-4), (CYS, Zama & SHA), CY-1/2, Flex,$9.59 - $17.09, NTE: 9/30/2011, Closes: July27, 2011

CYs sprt n ftn atnt (equpmnt

& fct), CYS, NF-03, NTE 30SEP2011,$23,000, $25,000, Close: June 15, 2011

Bun Mngr (f src), BD, NF-03,RFT, $29,000 - $40,000, Close: June 15, 2011

anm Hth Tchncn, Veterinary Services, NF-02, Flex, $8.75, Close: May 18, 2011

anm Crtkr, Kennel RD, NA-03, RPT,$9.48, Close: May 25, 2011

ant-Trrrm/frc Prtctn ntructr

wnt. Positions are available with FirearmsAcademy of Hawaii, Inc. Duties includeinstruction of marksmanship, watch standingand tactical team movements. Position locationis Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan. Marksmanship

instructor experience is a must. Tactical teammovement experience is desired. Qualiedcandidates may call Christopher at 243-6171 or send resume to [email protected].

subt tut tchr: Zama AmericanHigh/Middle School are currently acceptingapplications for substitute teachers. U.S.citizenship and a high school diploma or GEDare required. For more information or anyquestions, please call 263-4005.

Phyc Thr pt, intrmtt nt (240 hur ):

Provides physical therapy service in the areasof physical disabilities, neuromuscular and psychosocial dysfunctions in patients ranging

from 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.

Phyc Thrp t, intrmttnt (240 hur):

Provides physical therapy service in the areasof physical disabilities, neuromuscular and psychosocial dysfunctions in patients ranging

from 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.

area. For more information, E-mail Kaz at [email protected] .

esl tchr: 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

[email protected].

intructr: Arts and Crafts Center seeksinstructors 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.

intructr: If you interested to teach Hula, Jazz,Piano, Drum , Guitar, Ballroom Dance classes please contact Community Activity Center at263-8892 or 3939

Hp n: yard cleaning, house cleaning,and other chores. Compensations are uponagreements. Please contact x35477@gmail.

com, or call 080-5879-8318.

Due to the recent contract with Allied Telresidential phone numbers with 263- and prexes have changed. If you are currrunning a classied ad in the Torii that lisout-of-date residential number as a poincontact and would like to change it to yourextension, send an e-mail to tetsuo.nakahar

us.army.milwith the updated phone numberTorii staff will work to ensure these changereected in future issues of the publication

Tb Tp Mntur: Do you play Warham40K or Fantasy? Other miniature games? contact me and let’s roll some dice! Please eJames @ [email protected]

sprt Pht Wnt: The Torii Newspwants to publish your action sports photosports of all ages, all seasons. To showcase team or your child’s team, e-mail your diaction sports photos less than two weeks(with captions) in .jpg format of 3mb or mto [email protected].

Ctrng src: The Catering Ofcopen Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:30 - 5:30 p.m., plus it is open on Wednesdayappointment only. For additional informaand assistance, please call at 263-4204.

PWoC Bb stuy Thury mr nng W

Cr r m 9:30 – 11:30m.: Needs to be Ccertied and rst aid-certied. Paid position.Camp Zama Chapel at 263-3955.

U vhc Cur ty inpctn: The ZAuto Craft Shop offers a 20-point couinspection for Soldiers and eligible persowho are considering the purchase or resaleused vehicle before buying or selling. Inspecare done by appointment only. Call AutomSkills Center at 263-3615.



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Ten-Miler team tryoutsTryouts for the U.S. Army Japan Ten-M

team are scheduled to be held at 6 a

on Wednesday at Sagami General De

Registration can be done at Yano Fit

Center, and applicants must be act

duty Soldiers. Call 263-4664 for m

information.

Big Kahuna lift competitioThe next “Big Kahuna” bench-press/d

lift competition is scheduled to be

Thursday at Yano Fitness Center. We

ins will be from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.,

the competition will begin at 5 p.m.

263-4664 for more information.

Commander’s Cup golfA Commander’s Cup golf tournamen

scheduled to be held beginning at 7:30

on May 28 at the Camp Zama Golf Cou

Participants must register by 5 p.m. on M

20 at the Yano Fitness Center issue cou

Call 263-4664 for more information.

SHA Pool grand openingThe swimming pool at Sagamihara Fam

Housing Area is scheduled to open on M

28. The pool’s business hours will be from

a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday through Sunda

Summer indoor soccerYouth Sports and Fitness will offer co

indoor soccer, or “Futsal,” to youth age

through 18. Registration will be held thro

June 10, and the season is scheduled t

held from June 25 through July 30.

263-4066 for more information.

Memorial Day is an important day for all

members of the military. It is a time when

Americans not only remember and honor

the servicemembers who are ghting for

their freedom, but also a day to relax and

enjoy barbecues or picnics with family

and friends.

It is during food-centric holidays or ob-

servances like Memorial Day when people

often become carefree with their eating

habits. The menu at these events often in-

clude greasy hamburgers, nitrate-lled hot

dogs, high-calorie rib slabs, mayonnaise-

drenched potato salad, potato chips, soft

drinks with high-fructose corn syrup, anddesserts like ice cream or cake.

It is the duty of military servicemen and

-women to take care of themselves on a

regular basis. This does not mean they can

never indulge in the foods listed above, but

there are some key principles they should

follow: moderation, balance and variety.

These three principles can and should be

observed both when eating out or at home,

especially during the holidays. Humans need

to moderate how much and how frequently

they eat unhealthy food, balance their days

with exercise and activities and eat foods

from all the food groups, and pick a variety

of healthy food choices.

By lt. j .g. M amcuClinical Dietitian, USNH Yokosuka

Healthy food choices best bet for holidays

MaiN disHes:

• Ch i cken

breast with citrus

marinate

• Baked salmon

with a plain yogurt or dill topping (Good

source of omega 3s)

• Lean turkey burger with chopped

chives and green bell peppers

• Nitrate-free hot dogs on whole

wheat buns

• (For those who crave a juicy ham-

burger on Memorial Day weekend:

Remember, ground beef does containminerals our bodies need, such as calci-

um, iron, magnesium, zinc and selenium.

They provide tryptophan, which assists

the body with producing serotonin,

which in turn promotes improved brain

function, mood, and sleep habits. Ground

beef is also a great source of protein:

three ounces contain 23 grams of protein

and only 182 calories. It also provides

35 percent of the recommended daily

value of vitamin B-12. When picking

ground beef, go for the 95 percent to 97

percent-lean variety, as it helps cut back

on saturated fat intake.)

side disHes:

• Corn on the

cob with lime

juice and chili pep-

per

• Whole-wheat pasta salad with toma-

toes, olives, roasted peppers (Use light

salad dressing or balsamic vinegar)

• Baked navy beans

• Seasoned peppers, zucchini and

eggplant on skewers

• Vegetable trays with homemade

low-fat plain yogurt dip

• Use salsa as a dip instead of sour cream

desseRTs:

• Red, White

and Blue Parfait

(Low-fat vanilla

yogurt, low-fat gra-

nola, strawberries and blueberries)

• Banana split (Top a sliced banana

with a scoop of low-fat frozen yogurt

and sprinkle with nuts)

• Fruit salad drizzled with honey and

lime juice

Healthy Food Ideas for Barbecues or Picnics:

(From left): Chris Jones of the Air Force and Yoshinobu Hagino of the Yellow Monkeys (Directorate of Public Works)face off at the net Tuesday during an intramural volleyball game at Yano Fitness Center here. The Yellow Monkeys wonthe rst and third sets to claim the hard-fought match, 25-18, 21-25, 15-13.

Social ‘net’ workPhoto by Dustin Perry

Your Weekly Dose

Sports Briefs

Access to care at BG Sams U.S. AHealth Clinic is available 24/7. The clinic iopen 24/7 but our triage line is available 2When calling the clinic at 263-4127, our will notify a provider who will call you bThe provider will advise you if you can waitthe clinic opens, or if you need to seek med

care elsewhere.

Host-nation hospitals do not operate in

same manner as in the U.S. Local hospita

not have to see you when you present at

ER. That is why we want you to call us r

our provider thinks this is a medical emergethat provider will engage our EMS staff inclu

a translator. Please carry an emergency w

card with information on who to call for m

cal assistance. These cards are available a

clinic and at various community events suc

CIE and Medical Morning.

Recently we have noticed an increascalls to the “911” number. This is the egency number which activates the MPsambulance, EMTs and translators. If you a life-threatening medical emergency, call “on post or “119” off post. If you are feeling

or have an injury that does not meet the crifor life, limb or eyesight, call the clinic at 4127 and push option 1 for triage nurse or medical advice. Our provider on call will adyou on what options are available.



Travel & CulTure8 May 12, 2011 TORII www.torii.army.m

Ekiben: What’s in the box?By Ttso Nkh

Torii Staff

Photos by Tetsuo Nak

Kiyoken’s Shumai Bento from Yokohama City is the most popular ekiben in the Kanagawa Prefecture. Ekiben is Japanese for “ train station lun ch box.”

When taking the bullet train in Japan for a

weekend trip or en route to an extended

vacation, you can also sample some local

specialties during your ride. One such example isekiben,

which are lunch boxes sold at train stations. (“Eki” means“train station” and “ben” is short for bento, which means

“lunch box.”)

In recent years, the varieties of ekiben have increased

and become more popular among Japanese for their com-

pact size and deliciousness. Many

ekiben-themed events and festivals

are held throughout Japan as a part of

the country’s tourism campaign and

take place not only at train stations,

but also major department stores in

large cities.

The ekiben tradition originated

in the late 1800s, as the rail network

spread throughout Japan. Local

stations competed to offer bento

to their passengers in an effort to

show off their local delicacies. The

lure of these new, tasty lunch boxes

drew more and more passengers, and

was one of the main reasons for the

country’s subsequent travel boom.

Originally, the bento were sold to passengers by peddlers

who called out to them from the carriage widows. Later,

speed and efciency became the focus of train travel, and

it was soon impossible for passengers to stop long enough

to buy local ekiben, but the tradition continues. Even now,

some express trains and shinkansen, or bullet trains, offer

ekiben from snack trolleys. The cost can range from ap-

proximately 700 to 1,500 yen.

Ekiben come in countless styles and varying ingredients,

but mostly follow the style of a basic bento: a shallow box

divided into sections with different items in compartment,

along with a portion of rice. Many ekiben containers deviate

from this basic model; some come in single-portion bowls

modeled after local pottery (but usually made of plastic

now), or in fanciful shapes reecting the contents.

In the Kanagawa Prefecture, Kiyoken’s Shumai Bento

(750 yen) from Yokohama City is the area’s most famous.

It has been a beloved staple in Yokohama since 1908.

The bento includes ve of Kiyoken’s original shumai dumplings, fried chicken, tuna, bamboo shoots, egg and

sh cake. The rice is pre-rolled into individual segments

for easier eating. The container is a traditional rectangular

box made of a paper-thin sheet of wood. Shumai bento can

be purchased not only at Yokohama

Station, but also several others as

well as department stores because

of its popularity.

Other popular ekiben from Ka-

nagawa include the Aji no Oshizushi

(horse mackerel pressed sushi)

bento from Ofuna Station on the

JR Tokaido Line and Taimeshi (sea

bream and rice) from Odawara Sta-

tion on the JR Tokaido Line.

Arguably the most famous and

popular ekiben in Japan is the

Ikameshi, which is squid stuffed

with rice from Mori Station in Hok-

kaido. Because Hokkaido is situated

far from the Kanto area, Ikameshi

fans here wait eagerly for ekiben events at their local depart-

ment store to indulge their taste for the dish. This simple

but tasty ekiben is comprised of a squid stuffed with rice,

cooked in a broth of soy sauce and crystallized sugar.

Many new ekiben appear frequently as sales of unpopu-

lar versions dip. There are an estimated 3,000 varieties of

ekiben available throughout Japan.

Once you get drawn into the diverse and delicious

world of ekiben, you may begin to regard the seeking out

of bento stands at train platforms as one of the most enjoy-

able aspects of your time in Japan.

Kiyoken’s originalshumai dumplings are very populJapan and have been sold for more than 100 year

Arguably the most famous popular ekiben throughin Japan is the Ikameshi , which is squid stuffed wrice, from Mori Station in Hokkaido.

Torii U.S. Army Garrison Japan weekly newspaper, May 12, 2011 edition

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