Wilhouite (DER 397) - Naval Cruise Book

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JAPAN When a person thinks of the Orient, one of the first countries that comes to mind is Japan, Here is an Oriental nation with a history that dates back many, many centuries. Japan has always held the awe and fascination of the Western World. The WILHOITE spent two glorious weeks in Japan. They were working weeks, but we en- ' joyed ourselves in this land of Shinto, Samurai and the rising sun. We pulled into Sasebo, Japan after our first tour as Station Ship, Hong Kong. Here, in one of the biggest shipyards on the west coast, the crew of the WILHOITE and the employees of the yard turned to on the ol' gal to get here in shape for her next assignment .... Taiwan Patrols. Liberty is always a favorite pastime of the sailor, and we did enjoy our liberty. Japan is a country with many attractions. Some of us went fishing, while others played the role of the American tourist and went throughout the island. Many of us toured the famous city of Nagasaki the second city in the world to feel the destructive power of atomic energy. Near Sasebo, we had a two day ship's party, complete with swimming, a live band and an outstanding floor show. The party was held at one of the beautiful hotels which spread out through the southern islands of Japan. Some of us found that the swimming pool had a magnetic attraction for sailors in liberty uniforms, but we didn't mind. Japan is always a welcome stop for us, and our hopes are high to return to this prosperous and hospitable island nation next year. ' .1 ix' M., ff . 4 41, I, +- . .- ,l uf- ,- .satgiff ,, 3 , Nr X, I f :Y -s ,.,. j' ,ggi 4541, 'I' W. f .fm - J ,, 1 Q , .an Nr . ' J. , 5 I nz ' W ' W 1, . f V A n

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