Belknap (DLG 26) - Naval Cruise Book

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JAPAN Geographically and historically Oriental, Japan is truly a study in contrasts as traditional Jap- anese culture is being continuously reshaped by Westernization. BELKNAP's visits to Sasebo in mid-December and Yokosuka, some five weeks later, offered all hands an ample oppor- tunity to observe the extent of this process first hand. As the following pages clearly show, the visit to Yokosuka provided the opportunity to visit Tokyo, Mt. Fugi ,the Great Buddha and other sights where the natural beauty and symbols of traditional Japanese culture could be seen and enjoyed.

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THE ORIENT We are by nature observers, and therefore learners. Emerson Few would understand the need for Americans to gain a better understanding of the peoples and cultures of that vast, mysti- cal and ancient part of the world known as the Orient. We aboard BELKNAP had a unique opportunity to observe a small part of the Orient. From the Great Buddha to common fishing junks, as the subsequent pages show, there was much to see. Those who took time to observe were the learners.

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