Posted on Sep 6, 2014
SFC Mark Merino
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Who has been stationed in Japan? What was the most challenging part of living there? Is it retirement friendly for Americans?
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I wasn't stationed there, but in '98 we pulled into port at Yokosuka for a slightly extended stay (maintenance) when I was on my first boat. I'm sure my experience is not the same as everyone else's, but I will just say that the only country besides the US that I ever got into a fight (and one of the VERY few that have happened since I've become an adult) was Japan. (Most people that know me would say I'm pretty level-headed, so read into it what you will...)
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SFC Mark Merino
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With the locals?
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Lol, yes... I suppose I forgot to mention that part...
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I was stationed at Kadena AB for three years, it was an enjoyable time. Food, people, and weather were great for the most part. Typhoons can be a little nerve wracking for the first couple times you ride them out, but overall not a problem since most housing is built to withstand the aggressive winds and rains.
Probably the largest negative that I recall was the traffic, lots of moped/scooters and reckless driving.
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