Marshall (DD 676) - Naval Cruise Book

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YOKOSUKA

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JAPAN Japan always sounds like home after two or three cruises to the far east. Whether it ' s the bustling town of Yokosuka, located on the southern end of Tokyo Bay or Nagoya, sprawled on the flat land of southern Honshu — Japan promises good liberty to the shutterbug, big-buyer, traveler, and fun- lover. The best liberty ports in the far east (not necessarily the opinion of all Navy men) flash their souvenirs, American style music and Number One dancing girlsans. Whether you find exactly what you want after a few tours of Japan, or not, the natives present the opportunity to shop, sightsee, and relax to your heart ' s content. And whether these towns of wooden shops and screaming taxi-cabs im- pressed you favorably or not, it will take a long tour in the United States to make you forget the noise, life, and fun of Japan.

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A We sighted Diamond Head, the landmark of the Hawaiian Islands, and steamed into Pearl Harbor with its never forgotten memories of World War II. With the last line over, all thoughts turned to liberty and the many things to be seen on the Island of Oahu. Waikiki Beach became the center of attrac- tion for the swimming enthusiasts. Outrigger canoes and surfboard riding received their share of attention as did the many different shops by the beuch. Groups of the men got to- gether and rented cars and toured the island. On the trip around the island we saw such famous sights as Diamond Head, an extinct crater 761 feet high; the Blow Hole, a hollow opening in the coral which shoots water 15 to 20 feet in the air when the waves break under it; the Pali, a steep cliff that drops straight down to a green plain below, the scene of victory for King Kamehameha, who conquered Oahu and drove the natives off the cliff to their deaths. The men in the duty sections played base- ball, volleyball, and basketball on the dock alongside the ship. Ice cream and cokes were purchased from the mobile canteen. Many colored pictures were taken during our brief stay at Pearl for nature has displayed an abundance of beautiful flowers, trees, and shrubs that are not found in the Continental United States. Sugar cane fields flourish on the island as do bananas, and of course, the fam- ous pineapple plantations. Monday, 10 Sep- tember , we bid farewell to Hawaii, but left a promise of our return. HAWAII 3s£ 11,1—1 ■ ipal Piers, Honolulu