Yokota Dreams of Sushi – 10 Great Restaurants Nearby
Sushi is one of Japan’s most popular dishes around the world, and not to be missed while living here. Lucky…
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Costco and Mitsui Outlet Park in Iruma
The Costco near base is so similar to the American versions that frequent shoppers will already know their way around…
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Westland Farm – Gelato
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
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
I recently visited 3.14 Italian Restaurant in Fussa for lunch and dinner. The restaurant is a short walk from the…
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Seiyu Department Store – Fussa
No matter what you’re looking for, a good place to start is Seiyu Department Store. Seiyu is great because it…
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MoriPark Outdoor Village
Near Akishima Station, only a 5 minute drive out the East Gate, is a huge “Outdoor Village” where you will find…
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Don Quijote
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
This fabulous list is from Jane Keller, submitted in September 2013. Wow! Some of these are covered by Yokota Travel…
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“Game” Recycle Center: Thrift Store
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
Sherlock Holmes is steak and hamburger-steak restaurant where the meat is initially prepared in the kitchen, then brought out on a…
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DON-DON, Yakiniku Buffet
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
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
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
I call this place “mini Joyful Honda.” It’s a great garden and home improvement center that is even closer to…
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Round 1 Iruma
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
“The Mall” is less that a 15-minute drive from the base. Similar to the Aeon Mall on a much smaller…
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Fresh House – Farmer’s Market, Mizuho
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
This is a small roller slide park, great for an hour of play just outside the supply gate. There is…
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Tama Lake trail to Sayama Dam
There is a beautiful running/biking trail around Tama Lake as well as a nice park near Sayama Dam. I love…