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Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Station MCAS Iwakuni is home to approximately half of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing [headquartered on Okinawa], elements of the 3rd Force Service Support Group, and Fleet Air Wing 31 of the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force and other units of the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force. Iwakuni is an historical city nestled on the shore of the peaceful Seto Inland sea. Iwakuni is also known as host to the US Marine Corps Air Station on mainland Japan and the presence of Americans coming and going throughout the city create an international atmosphere. www.globalsecurity.org /military/facility/iwakuni.htm   (1093 words)

Iwakuni, Yamaguchi - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia On March 20, 2006, the old city of Iwakuni merged with the municipalities of Hongo, Kuga, Mikawa, Miwa, Nishiki, Shuto, and Yu (all from Kuga District to form the new, expanded city of Iwakuni. Iwakuni was formerly the castle town of the Iwakuni han and the rebuilt castle stands atop a hill as a reminder of the city's heritage. Iwakuni Station on the Sanyo Main Line is in the center of the city. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Iwakuni   (608 words)

Iwakuni travel guide - Wikitravel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18) Iwakuni Castle was torn down only seven years after it was built, but that was excuse enough for a reconstruction during the castle craze of the 1960s. Iwakuni's claim to culinary fame is a special brand of sushi, made in a square mold. Iwakuni is not long on nightlife; many of its foreign residents head to Nagarekawa in Hiroshima to drink on weekends. wikitravel.org /en/Iwakuni   (721 words)

Neighbors of US Military Air Station Reject More Aircraft to Iwakuni   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18) The mayor of Iwakuni, Katsusuke Ihara, an opponent of the U.S. base plan, proposed the referendum, which saw voters express their disapproval by a seven-to-one margin. The Iwakuni air station is home to some three-thousand Marines and an additional 16-hundred Marines would be added, along with 57 aircraft, now based a U.S. naval facility near Tokyo, under the terms of the Japanese-U.S. agreement. The expansion at Iwakuni is part of a sweeping realignment of U.S. forces in Japan that would also transfer up to eight-thousand Marines off the southern island of Okinawa, where there is strong opposition to the U.S. presence. www.voanews.com /english/2006-03-12-voa13.cfm   (618 words)

[No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18) AFN Iwakuni is Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan’s local radio and television station and is operated by professional military broadcasters and technicians. AFN Iwakuni constantly keeps our community updated with what`s going on where the community lives and works, as well as what`s happening in the USA and the world. AFN Iwakuni is owned and operated by the Air Force Broadcasting Service, a directorate of the Air Force News Agency at Lackland AFB, Texas. myafn.dodmedia.osd.mil /affiliates/detail.asp?affil_id=15   (366 words)

Iwakuni Tourist Information and Travel Guide at InfoHub.com Two kilometres west of the present town centre, Kintai-kyo is one of the country's top three bridges, an elegant five-arched structure, spanning the rocky Nishiki-gawa like a tossed pebble skipping across the water. The albino-like snakes are unique to Iwakuni and are thought to have evolved here because of the slightly warmer temperatures in winter. If you are in Iwakuni overnight between June 1 and August 31, don't miss the cormorant fishing (ukai), which takes place on the Nishiki-gawa beside the bridge between 6.30pm and 9pm. www.infohub.com /Destinations/Asia/Japan/Iwakuni   (690 words)

CAAB - Japan, USFJ to discuss joint use of Iwakuni - 25/2/03 IWAKUNI MARINE CORPS AIR STATION, Japan — U.S. Forces Japan and the Japanese government agreed to discuss the possible joint use of the runway at Iwakuni Marine Corps Air Station for commercial and military flights. The decision came from the Facilities Adjustment Panel of the Facilities Subcommittee, which is a subordinate body to the U.S.-Japan Joint Committee, the statement said. Politicians, including Iwakuni Mayor Katsusuke Ihara and Yamaguchi Gov. Sekinari Nii, were pleased by the recent decision to explore joint usage. cndyorks.gn.apc.org /caab/articles/iwakuni.htm   (602 words)

6TH LD: 90% says 'no' to U.S. relocation in Iwakuni plebiscite: Kyodo Japan Policy & Politics - Find Articles An overwhelming majority of residents in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, voted ''no'' in a referendum Sunday on a government plan to relocate U.S. carrier-based aircraft to a local U.S. base as part of U.S. plans to reorganize its military forces in Japan, according to Kyodo News projections. The outcome of the unprecedented plebiscite is nonbinding but the majority ''no'' vote could have an impact on other base-hosting communities and affect efforts by Tokyo and Washington to finalize the realignment plans by the end of the month as part of the U.S. strategy to redeploy its global military forces. The Japanese government has yet to convince Iwakuni and other municipalities affected by the realignment to accept the plans, but senior officials have been suggesting they will go ahead with finalizing the agreement with Washington regardless of local opinion. www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0XPQ/is_2006_March_13/ai_n16105367   (872 words)

iwakuni.html Located in the eastern part of Yamaguchi Prefecture, Iwakuni has a population of about 110,000 people and an area of 5 square miles. And in the stretches along the river near both ends of the Kintai bridge, the quiet atmosphere of Iwakuni, the castle town, remains, gently comforting for those who visit here. It lies between Iwakuni and Hiroshima It is a tourist center with the famous floating Torii (Gate) one of three most beautiful sights in Japan. milvetstravel.net /iwakuni.html   (375 words)

Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture Neither of us had brought any information on Iwakuni, nor did we have a map, but we did know that there was a famous bridge there, so we set off on our adventure, and about 2 hours later we arrived in a little town surrounded by mountains. Iwakuni City was founded in 1600 after the great Battle of Sekigahara. The city is 'famous' for the Kintai Bridge, Iwakuni Castle, white snakes of Iwakuni, and the Mekata samuri clan. www.travelblog.org /Asia/Japan/Hiroshima/blog-21199.html   (541 words)

Iwakuni News As the Zappers of VAQ-130 enter their third month of deployment at MCAS Iwakuni, the pace is busy and the mood is light. MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan -- A Marine, while in the safety of a well-protected bunker screams, "Fire in the hole, Fire in the hole, Fire in the hole!" Seconds later blocks of C-4 along with live... Leaving the comfort of their homes, family and friends, the Zappers of Electronic Attack Squadron 130 recently arrived at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan to begin an expeditionary deployment. www.topix.net /jp/iwakuni   (577 words)

History of Iwakuni The history of MCAS Iwakuni goes back years before July 20, 1962. That same year, 1940, the city of Iwakuni itself was created by the combination of two With the close of the war, Marines were the first allied forces to hit the beach at Iwakuni. www.homestead.com /thehicks/files/iwahist.html   (411 words)

PRACTICALITIES, Iwakuni Tourist Information and Travel Guide at InfoHub.com Another information booth, by the bridge, has the same leaflets, but is only open daily during the peak holiday seasons, and at weekends during the rest of the year (9am-5pm). If you decide to stay the night, the cheapest option is Iwakuni Youth Hostel (tel 0827/43-1092, fax 43-0123; under ¥3000), in the southwest corner of the park, ten minutes' walk from the bus stop by the bridge. The Iwakuni Kokusai Kanko Hotel (tel 0827/43-1111, fax 41-2483; ¥20,000-30,000), has branches on both sides of the river, with the east-bank main hotel being decorated in kitsch 1970s style. www.infohub.com /Destinations/Asia/Japan/Iwakuni/71694.htm   (402 words)

MCAS Iwakuni TAP Office Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18) The RAO functions as liaison between the active duty and retired military community to ensure that the benefits earned through faithful and honorable military service are provided to America’s Veteran’s and their families. In 1992, MCAS Iwakuni was selected as one of only nineteen (19) Marine Corps installations to receive special Congressional funding to establish and maintain a Career Resource Management Center (CRMC). Committed to providing an unequaled quality of customer service to the Iwakuni community, the CRMC staff maintain a fully equipped computer laboratory and reference library which provides the most professionally up-to-date information center anywhere. www.taonline.com /tappages/tappage.asp?TAPID=96   (1240 words)

MCCSIWAKUNI.COM :: Your Community If you are new to MCAS Iwakuni, this unique presentation will prove most helpful. Find out what MCCS Iwakuni has to offer and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant followed by a tour of the area. The contrast between the original and water art Torii gate is enchanting and will be beautifully lit up during the 10 min shows that run between 6 and 7:45 pm (with 30 minute intermissions). www.mccsiwakuni.com   (1293 words)

... Iwakuni Castle ... We don't know what this building is, but it is beautiful and sits in the center of the castle's moat -- I don't know why the castle has a moat, it's built on top of Mt. Shiroyama! Here is a little bit of history from the brochure:  "The first lord of Iwakuni, Hiroie Kikkawa, launched construction in 1601 of a castle atop the strategically important Mt. Shiroyama. The castle was finished in 1608, but was demolished just seven years later when the shogun decreed that there could be only one castle in each province. matthiesen.homestead.com /IwakuniCastle.html   (174 words)

Iwakuni Built in the 19th century, the bridge served samurai families. Some Iwakuni residents who work on the bridge helping tourists. Here is the lovely view of the Nishiki River, Iwakuni City and the Japan Sea. homepage.mac.com /hellbag/photos/PhotoAlbum12.html   (89 words)

Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Copywriters - Copy Writers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18) Here are the most recent Iwakuni, Yamaguchi copywriter vendors that have requested a listing on Marketingtool.com. Click here to learn more about why a Marketingtool.com Iwakuni copy writer featured listing is one of the best methods of advertising your business. THE best place to find Iwakuni copywriters for advertising campaigns, public relations campaigns and marketing initiatives. www.marketingtool.com /channel/copy/g.15330.html   (120 words)

MCAS Iwakuni Aquatics Specialist Home Page It is designed to assist in the recruiting of students from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UW-L) to work as a Swim Instructor/Lifeguard at the MCAS (Marine Corps Air Station) in Iwakuni, Japan during the summer of 2002. Must be willing to serve as both lifeguard and swimming instructor for the duration of the summer swimming program. Must be able to obtain a passport at their own expense and report to MCAS Iwakuni at the end of May and not return to the states before the end of August. www.uwlax.edu /faculty/gushiken/iwakuniindex.htm   (835 words)

Iwakuni Leaders Visit Kitty Hawk Visitors included the mayors of Shimonoseki and Yanai cities, local corporate presidents, Iwakuni city assembly members, and Marine Col. Michael Dyer, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni’s commanding officer. Hisashi Nagano, Iwakuni Chamber of Commerce and industry chairman, was excited to visit the carrier. Dyer believes that the visit helped Iwakuni’s leaders better understand the alliance between America and Japan. www.news.navy.mil /search/display.asp?story_id=26553   (364 words)

AllRefer.com - Iwakuni, Japan (Japanese Political Geography) - Encyclopedia AllRefer.com - Iwakuni, Japan (Japanese Political Geography) - Encyclopedia The site of Iwakuni International Airport, the city contains petrochemical, paper, and metal machine-tool industries. The Kintai Bridge, built in 1673, is famous for providing residents with an escape route from floods. reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/I/Iwakuni.html   (137 words)

Cycle Iwakuni Any questions about the ride calendar or if you want a particular ride added to the calendar for others to join in on, feel free to email us. We managed to get our hands on the overall results of the Iwakuni Triathlon held on September 24th aboard the Air Station. The race was run very well and all those participating did an outstanding job. www.cycleiwakuni.com   (1392 words)

Samurai eat sushi, Iwakuni Tourism and Things to Do - IgoUgo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18) We decided to hop onto the JR local train to Iwakuni station (740 yen, approximately 45 minutes) as we could not find the Shinkansen entrance to catch the bullet train to Shin-Iwak... We had originally planned to follow the walking trail from the Kintai-kyo bridge to Iwakuni Castle set strategically atop Mount Shiroyama. Description: Iwakuni, located in the Yamaguchi prefecture, is a mere 45 minutes by local train. www.igougo.com /travelcontent/journal.aspx?JournalID=20626   (239 words)

[No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18) AFN Iwakuni gets its radio and TV programming via satellite from the American Forces Radio and Television Service (AFRTS) Defense Media Center in Riverside, California. Inside Iwakuni Radio News: this LIVE 2-4 minute radio newscast includes World, Regional and National news, but focuses on local news and information. The newscast can be heard live four times a day at 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 2:30 pm and 5:30 pm on Power 1575. myafn.dodmedia.osd.mil /affiliates/detail.asp?affil_id=53   (730 words)

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni is a United States Marine Corps air station located at the Nishiki river delta in the city of Iwakuni in Yamaguchi Prefecture in the Chūgoku region of the island of Honshū, Japan, at 34.14° N 132.24° E. The Americans first occupied the base in 1950 to use it as a springboard for the Korean War. The base is detailed for marine pilot training and air patrol, using F/A-18 Hornet fighter-attack aircraft among others in compliance with the Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security obligations to protect Japan. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Marine_Corps_Air_Station_Iwakuni   (179 words)

Antane at Iwakuni Edo period about stone dolls and Iwakuni's distinction. Originally the doll was made from nest of pebbles and sand Here are two views taken after crossing the bridge. hometown.aol.com /zatoichpix/iwakuni.html   (124 words)

Iwakuni ATC 1970 This site is dedicated to the Marines that served in Iwakuni, Japan - particularly air traffic controllers during 1970. The Wizards and Knights of ATC Unit MCAS Iwakuni and MATCU-60 celebrated their third annual reunion March 23-25 at the Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada. Photos accumulated at the reunion can be viewed at the Reunion Photos link below, as they come in. www.iwakuni-atc.org   (63 words)

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