Sagamihara Housing Area Sagamihara Housing Area ( known as SHA ) is an area of land designated as living space for United States Military personnel and Department of the Army Civilians in Sagamihara , Kanagawa prefecture , Japan . American soldiers who are stationed at Camp Zama may live in SHA instead of living on the main post . Camp Zama , SHA and Sagami Depot all fall under the command of United States Army Garrison - Japan ( USAG - J ) , the installation management command for the United States Army , Japan ( USARJ ) . Location . SHA is located approximately 3 kilometers away from Camp Zama . There is no military operated transportation directly to or from SHA to Camp Zama or Sagami Depot . The closest train station to SHA is Odakyū - Sagamihara Station on the Odakyu train line . Military operated buses transport children to the schools on other military installations . Housing . The housing on SHA is for both military families and families of American civilians who work for the Army . Single parents and families can live here as well as on Camp Zama ; however , single soldiers and civilians without dependents ( spouse , child , parent , etc . ) are restricted to housing on Camp Zama . There are both attached and detached houses on SHA , ranging from two to four bedrooms and one to three bathrooms . The Enlisted Personnel are allowed to occupy very modern quarters that were built from the late 1990s forward . Officers are required to occupy post occupation dwellings that were constructed in 1951 and 1955 . Some of the officer ' s quarters haven ' t been renovated since they were constructed . Facilities and activities on post . Food and gas . The main commissary for the Camp Zama community is located on SHA . Larger than the commissaries of Camp Zama and Sagami Depot , the SHA commissary stocks approximately 6000 items . The pay at the pump gas station with a small attached convenience store is located in the same shopping area as the commissary . Sports and recreation . SHA has large lawns and park areas that give families plenty of room to play . There are several parks for younger children throughout the housing area . There is also a pool on the post , which is open seasonally . Tennis courts are located near the school . The gym at SHA is small in comparison to the Yano Gym at Camp Zama . However , it does have the added bonus of being accessible 24 hours . Dining and Entertainment . A modest food court includes a Robin Hood sandwich shop and a fast food restaurant called Special T ' s ( which serves AAFES foods like Anthony ' s Pizza and other short order items ) . The single screen movie theater plays four nights a week , and the standard AAFES shopette carries movie rentals . Many families also travel to the Naval Air Facility Atsugi , which offers a wider variety of movies . The Hob Knob Inn is a small bar located near the entrance of SHA . It boasts a game room filled with slot machines and a karaoke machine for entertainment . The Hob Knob occasionally offers special dinners as well . Emergency Services . The city of Sagamihara and the command of the United States Army Medical Activity - Japan ( MEDDAC - J ) have come to an arrangement that in case of a medical emergency , a host nation hospital will provide services for American patients . This can be confusing at first , but is necessary because Camp Zama and its satellite posts do not offer urgent or emergency care . The BG Crawford F . Sams Army Health Clinic located on Camp Zama offers acute outpatient care only . There is a fire team on post for rapid response to fire emergencies , as well as military police ( MPs ) . Seasonal activities . Though many of the seasonal celebrations and holiday recognitions take place on Camp Zama , the SHA community does have its fair share . At the beginning of the winter holiday season , there is a tree lighting for the SHA tree located near the gate . SHA also hosts its own Easter egg hunt and trick - or - treating during the appropriate times . Services for children . Education . Students from Camp Zama , Sagami Depot , and SHA attend John O . Arnn Elementary School ( Preschool - 6th grade ) in SHA as there are no elementary schools in the other two posts . A new school was built and opened in 2004 . It two stories and more recreation and classroom areas . It is complete with a large playground area , a grass field , basketball court with two full courts and 3 " mini courts " that cover the sides , and a running track that is specifically designed for running a mile during physical education . School Age Services . Also known as SAS , this program is devoted to keeping kids pro - active and teaching them how to be responsible adults . SAS is a fun place for kids from ages 6 – 12 . They are located across the street from the School .