Midway (CVA 41) - Naval Cruise Book

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Yokosuka contains one of the finest Naval bases in tlie Far East. The recreational facili- ties are unmatched either in Japan or at home. But in spite of all this, the thing Yoko is known for is its alley. Thieves Alley is by far the Grand-daddy of them all. Its rows of dingy bars and souvenir shops will be re- membered long after Thew Gym. 1 1 r 1 i kii

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A Derson just naturally expects more from the biggest city m the world. But no one expects quite as much as they get from Tokyo. Unchallenged as the center of everything Taoanese this metropolis of ten million is a never-ending delight for Westerners. From its daytime ' industry to its nightlife, Tokyo has built a well-deserved reputation as one of the most fascinating cities in the world. . . Economically it is the hub of Japan. Although Japan ' s biggest manufacturing complex is centered in the Kobe-Osaka area, the money which runs the nation is centered in Tokyo. And it is here that the Japanese can find more ways to spend that money. The night life has a range not found anywhere else. From the tiny bars hidden along the narrowest of alleys to the huge spectaculars of Nichigeki Music Hall and the traditional Kabuki Theater, Tokyo has more. nearby