Joseph Strauss (DDG 16) - Naval Cruise Book

 - Class of 1980

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WW Q wo . 5-fix? 9 90 Circling Tokyo takes about one hour. lt is certainly the capital of the East. lt is the second largest city in the world, after Mexico City. Tokyo supports over nine million people within its limits. With prosperity and past, it combines the most modern architec- ture with the exquisite grace and beauty worthy of such a proud race and a centuries-old heritage. Modern Japanese culture appears as Western as New York, London or Paris. But there are subtle differences. Two two most profound differences are not modern at all in their origin. They stem from a respect of natural property and personal property. The highways, streets and even alleys are kept remarkable cleang an crime is unnoticable. As we left the cloud covered hills behind and sailed away from the land of the Rising Sun, the beauty of lapan began it's journey to our memory.

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- - JAPAN The Yokosuka' Naval Base offered much diversity' to the men. There were restaurants, clubs, stores and many recreational facilities, such as, two gymnasiums, a bowling center, hobby shops and a sailing center. 1 Exploring off the base became more adventurous as we left the Navy oriented, English speaking locals behind. lapan's National Railway System made travelling inexpensive, but sometimes a bit complicated. lt is probably the most forgiving transit system designed, though. When you miss your destination, which many visitors do, you simply get off at the next stop, walk across the platform, and get on the opposite bound train. These corrections are free and quick, since trains travel at ten minute intervals. Trains completely encircle the Tokyo metropolis as well as dissect it from east to west. Subway stations are located within two blocks of every station and are easily understood, due to color coding of all routes.



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HONG KONG Reminiscent of our first call at Subic Bay, hurricanes followed us into Hong Kong. Not one, but two hurricanes were heading toward the ancient sea port. The first hurricane passed the second day of our visit. The second hurricane, which crossed the Island of Luzon, just north of Subic Bay, died out just before reaching Hong Kong. Even with the hurricanes so close, the men of the Smokin loe enjoyed eight days of continuous sunshine. Hong Kong is a truly remarkable city. lt is one of the last major Crown Colonies. The British leased the land from China in 1898 for 99 years. There is much disagreement as to what will occur when China will be able to reclaim Hong Kong Island and Kowloon Peninsula. It is certainly one of the richest cities in the Orient being the trade center for Southeast Asia and having trade contacts with the other three corners of the world There was good shopping all through Hong Kong The Wanchai district was the closest to our mooring but most of us ventured out to Causeway Bay Kowloon Aberdeen or downtown Hong Kong Causeway Bay is the shopping district for a good majority of the Chinese population Kowloon is across the bay from Hong Kong and it supports numerous camera and watch shops as well as fine restaurants and nightclubs Aberdeen is the fishing com hull to hull in the bay as far as the eye can see Downtown Hong Kong has all the excitement of big city life anywhere in the world Downtown blocks are dominated by banking corporations from all over the world with small business stores peeking out from ground floor offices After sundown this city turns into a myriad of light and color This has to be one of the most photographed cities in the world munity of the island. Sampans, Chinese fishing boats, are nested

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