Los Angeles (CA 135) - Naval Cruise Book

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CONTRAST WITH The metropolitan complex of Kobe, Osaka and Kyoto is not only a center of business and industry but the center of much significant ancient and present day art. Takarazuka, about which Michner wrote his book Sayonara , offered colorful review shows which link the modern arts of Japan with the ancient, such as we viewed in the famous garden spots and temples of Kyoto and Nara. CULTURE IN KYOTO AND TAKARAZUKA

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AND COMMERCE

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We arrived in Sasebo in late Februan for a nvo «eek availability for upkeep. We were greeted by a hand and group of enthusiastic men and women of the town. Staying for two weeks we did some more shopping at the well stocked Exchange and Yen Sales, both of which were close to our berth. Ihis made lugging the sets of China or glassware aboard a bit easier. Fiddlers Creen. the P.O. Club and the Town Club were good places to meet, have lunch or dmner, ex- chann;e Yen and start out on the town.