Eligibility
Access and use of United States Naval Joint Service Activity, the New Sanno is regulated based on the Status of Forces Agreement. Oversight is provided by United States Forces Japan and Commander Navy Region Japan based on an overarching JOINT Agreement.
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| Active Dependent (AR, NV, AF, MC, CG) |
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| Retiree from Active Duty |
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| Retired Dependent | Must be accompanied by Sponsor |
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| Retired Reservist |
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| Dependent of Retired Reservist | Must be accompanied by Sponsor |
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| Widow (URW) or Widower |
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| Active National Guard | On official orders or EML orders to JAPAN | On official orders or EML orders to JAPAN | On official orders or EML orders to JAPAN | On official orders or EML orders to JAPAN |
| Active Reservist | Valid ID and Active Duty Orders | Only SOFA
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| DoD Civilians Stationed in Japan DoD Civilians Dependent Stationed in Japan |
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| DoD Contractors Stationed in Japan DoD Contractors Dependent Stationed in Japan |
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| US Embassy Personnel Stationed in Japan |
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| US Embassy Personnel Dependent Stationed in Japan | #1
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| US Embassy Personnel from outside Japan | On official orders or EML orders to JAPAN | On official orders or EML orders to JAPAN | On official orders or EML orders to JAPAN | On official orders or EML orders to JAPAN |
| DoD Civilians/Contractors from outside Japan | On official orders or EML orders to JAPAN | On official orders or EML orders to JAPAN | On official orders or EML orders to JAPAN | On official orders or EML orders to JAPAN |
| Non-DoD | On Travel orders to Japan | On Travel orders to Japan | On Travel orders to Japan |
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Those not listed above are not authorized access to USNJS The New Sanno.
#1: Visitors must produce a valid ID with photograph when requested by a New Sanno official. Visitors without a means of positive identification and/or proof of legal age will not be admitted to any hotel facility. (The legal age for active duty U.S. military personnel is 18 years of age, the legal age for individuals covered by Japanese law is 18 years of age.) Legal age for alcohol purchase is 20.