Iwo Jima (LPH 2) - Naval Cruise Book

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SASEBO, JAPAN Though our stay in Sasebo was a short one, those of us who had a chance to go over and see this part of japan felt fortunate in having the chance. Sasebo proved to be a town of excitement, lun and color. Many and varied items could be bought at unbelievably low prices. lt has been said that the one place in West Pac one has to see is Sase- bo, and during our short visit we could understand why sailors say that a trip to West Pac is incomplete without a visit to Sasebo. 17' -if.. ll 'M L11-5... g -1955 I Exchanging grccnbacks for M, P, C, 1 ,Tl is 1 4. 3 X , i'- I pp, 1 UA

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OKINAWA Although a veritable military camp, Oki- nawa provided sailors with many spots to patronize when on liberty. There was the White Beach Enlisted Men's Club where a sailor could easily squander his money on the beckoning slot machines and booze, or the numerous small villages that dotted the island. Okinawa, as with the other ports we visited, offered quality products at unbeliev- able prices. Hand-cut figurines, phono- graphs, tape recorders, cameras, radios, and clothing were all prime items on the shopper's list. The natives of Okinawa, Ryukyuans, were very friendly and offered to us their gracious hospitality where ever we went. I' r ml 55 'K-.N -QQ D1 PP - U Z1 .1 - -as x'f'1r v hr- 4 ' 1' ii Much time was spent loading ammo and men.

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