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Yokota Dreams of Sushi – 10 Great Restaurants Nearby
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Yokota Dreams of Sushi – 10 Great Restaurants Nearby

YokotaTravelEditor July 20, 2020July 20, 2020

Sushi is one of Japan’s most popular dishes around the world, and not to be missed while living here. Lucky…

Costco and Mitsui Outlet Park in Iruma
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Costco and Mitsui Outlet Park in Iruma

YokotaTravelEditor July 15, 2020

The Costco near base is so similar to the American versions that frequent shoppers will already know their way around…

Westland Farm – Gelato
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Westland Farm – Gelato

Deena Brunson July 25, 2019July 16, 2020

Having heard about the yummy gelato and sweet animals many times, we finally decided to check out Westland Farms on…

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Higashiyamato South Park

Angela Vaillant August 24, 2018July 16, 2020

Higashiyamato South Park is a place where history meets fun. Only 15-20 minutes from the East gate it is a…

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3.14 Italian Restaurant – Fussa

Angela Vaillant July 8, 2018July 7, 2020

I recently visited 3.14 Italian Restaurant in Fussa for lunch and dinner.  The restaurant is a short walk from the…

Seiyu Department Store – Fussa
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Seiyu Department Store – Fussa

YokotaTravelEditor November 1, 2017July 16, 2020

No matter what you’re looking for, a good place to start is Seiyu Department Store. Seiyu is great because it…

MoriPark Outdoor Village
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MoriPark Outdoor Village

YokotaTravelEditor July 18, 2015July 16, 2020

Near Akishima Station, only a 5 minute drive out the East Gate, is a huge “Outdoor Village” where you will find…

Don Quijote
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Don Quijote

YokotaTravelEditor July 27, 2014July 15, 2020

Looking for a unique gift? Or something you can’t find anywhere else? You may find it at a Don Quijote. They…

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Second Hand Stores – A List

YokotaTravelEditor October 2, 2013July 16, 2020

This fabulous list is from Jane Keller, submitted in September 2013.  Wow!  Some of these are covered by Yokota Travel…

“Game” Recycle Center: Thrift Store
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“Game” Recycle Center: Thrift Store

YokotaTravelEditor July 31, 2013July 16, 2020

At the southernmost tip of Yokota Air Base  is a hidden gem of a thrift shop (aka “recycle center”). It…

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Sherlock Holmes: Steak Restaurant

YokotaTravelEditor July 28, 2013July 17, 2020

Sherlock Holmes is steak and hamburger-steak restaurant where the meat is initially prepared in the kitchen, then brought out on a…

DON-DON, Yakiniku Buffet
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DON-DON, Yakiniku Buffet

YokotaTravelEditor July 17, 2013July 17, 2020

I went to a new yakiniku restaurant DON-DON over the weekend.  It is a Yakiniku buffet with salad bar and…

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Hard Off: A Chain Second Hand Store

Renee Booe July 16, 2013July 15, 2020

If you like thrift stores then you will love Hard Off. Located in various locations around Japan, Hard Off is…

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Shokudo – All Day Dining Cafeteria

Straus June 6, 2013July 7, 2020

The food at Shokudo, “all day dining cafeteria” is yummy “home-style” Japanese cuisine (no sushi).  It is a very family-friendly…

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Yasaka Garden Center

Straus May 16, 2013July 11, 2020

I call this place “mini Joyful Honda.” It’s a great garden and home improvement center that is even closer to…

Round 1 Iruma
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Round 1 Iruma

YokotaTravelEditor January 3, 2013July 20, 2020

Round One in Iruma is a great place for kids to be active on a rainy day.  Located near Costco,…

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The Mall

Straus November 8, 2012July 15, 2020

“The Mall” is less that a 15-minute drive from the base. Similar to the Aeon Mall on a much smaller…

Fresh House – Farmer’s Market, Mizuho
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Fresh House – Farmer’s Market, Mizuho

YokotaTravelEditor October 26, 2012July 15, 2020

Fresh House is a farmer’s market in the town of Mizuho, off the north end of the runway. This market…

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Fussa Roller Slide Park

Straus October 14, 2012July 15, 2020

This is a small roller slide park, great for an hour of play just outside the supply gate.  There is…

Tama Lake trail to Sayama Dam
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Tama Lake trail to Sayama Dam

YokotaTravelEditor October 11, 2012July 8, 2020

There is a beautiful running/biking trail around Tama Lake as well as a nice park near Sayama Dam.  I love…

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