Lofberg (DD 759) - Naval Cruise Book

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1 The Tokyo Tower--taller than the Eiffel Tower Japanese youngster takes a train ride YO OSUKA- T 0 YU After forty-six days at sea, the three days in port in Yokosuka were welcome, to say the least! The city was ready and received ASWGRU THREE with open arms. The exchanges were packed with all sorts of good deals and with Navy men all trying to buy that certain pattern of China or crystal that they had promised the wife or sweetheart. The small shops pro- duced items of all descriptions to suit the needs of the most whimsical buyers. Yokosuka is located near the entrance of Tokyo Bay about twenty miles south of Yokohama. Yokosuka, or Yoko, is noted for being one of Japan's most important trade ports. It is also the hub of Seventh Fleet operations, providing repair and other support services for the bulk of Naval vessels, in the Far East. A one-day tour to Tokyo Qsee pictures on opposite pagel offered the opportunity for many LOFBERGERS to see the major sights and to learn a little of the historical and cultural background of Japan. Included in the tour were the Tokyo Tower, the ultra- modern Olympic swimming pool, the TOK YO .