Sasebo, Nagasaki

Sasebo (佐世保市) is a Japanese city in Nagasaki Prefecture on the island of Kyushu.

It has been recognized as a special city since 2001.

History
In 1866, Sasebo was established as a major port for the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN).

Sasebo became an American Naval base in 1945.

Today it is the center of a military district of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (海上自衛隊) or JMSDF.

Other websites

 * Sasebo Tourist Information site in English
 * Sasebo Tourist Information site in English