Japan Day 2023

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Yoshinori Kohiyama, Misawa City mayor, approach the festivities with their wives during Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2023. Japan Day is an event where Japanese culture and its traditions are introduced to Misawa Air Base service members and their families, offering the opportunity to be immersed into an event that hosted hands-on booths, dance performances, Japanese horseback archery and calligraphy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller)

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Japan Day 2023

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, gets blessed for his health and prosperity during a sacred lion dance at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2023. On Japan Day’s 35th anniversary, the festival continued its long-standing tradition of bringing Japanese culture to U.S. military members and their families on base, strengthening bonds between the military and local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller)

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Performers tell The Tale of Lake Ogawara by the Wawawa Koto Club to guests of Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2023. Sponsored by the Misawa International Club, Japan Day was hosted at the Misawa Club and is a yearly effort to bridge cultural gaps and promote understanding between the Japanese community and the residents of Misawa Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller)

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Guests of Japan Day dance to Nebuta Music performed by Sekiseikai at Misawa Air Base Japan, April 8, 2023. On Japan Day’s 35th anniversary, the festival continued its long-standing tradition of bringing Japanese culture to U.S. military members and their families on base, strengthening bonds between the military and local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Yoshinori Kohiyama, Misawa City mayor, their families and guests enjoy Nebuta music performed by Sekiseikai at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2023. Japan Day is an event where Japanese culture and its traditions are introduced to Misawa Air Base service members and their families, offering the opportunity to be immersed into an event that hosted hands-on booths, dance performances, Japanese horseback archery and calligraphy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Yoshinori Kohiyama, Misawa City mayor, join their wives and other guests in a dance to Nebuta music performed by Sekiseikai at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2023. Japan Day is an event where Japanese culture and its traditions are introduced to Misawa Air Base service members and their families, offering the opportunity to be immersed into an event that hosted hands-on booths, dance performances, Japanese horseback archery and calligraphy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller)

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Jessica Richard, spouse of 35th Fighter Wing commander, gets blessed for her health and prosperity during a sacred lion dance at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2023. Sponsored by the Misawa International Club, Japan Day was hosted at the Misawa Club and is a yearly effort to bridge cultural gaps and promote understanding between the Japanese community and the residents of Misawa Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Yoshinori Kohiyama, Misawa City mayor, cut the ribbon in celebration of the start of Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2023. Sponsored by the Misawa International Club, Japan Day was hosted at the Misawa Club and is a yearly effort to bridge cultural gaps and promote understanding between the Japanese community and the residents of Misawa Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, gives a speech during the Japan Day opening ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2023. Japan Day gave the opportunity to foster interpersonal relationships by showcasing and sharing Japanese culture and traditions to Misawa Air Base service members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller)

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Japanese and American guests gather during the Japan Day opening ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan,April 8, 2023. On Japan Day’s 35th anniversary, the festival continued its long-standing tradition of bringing Japanese culture to U.S. military members and their families on base, strengthening bonds between the military and local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller)

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Yoshinori Kohiyama, Misawa City mayor, greets guests during the Japan Day opening ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2023. Sponsored by the Misawa International Club, Japan Day was hosted at the Misawa Club and is a yearly effort to bridge cultural gaps and promote understanding between the Japanese community and the residents of Misawa Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo Staff Sgt. Kristin Heller)

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The Towada Makibano Drummers perform during the Japan Day opening ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2023. Japan Day gave the opportunity to foster interpersonal relationships by showcasing and sharing Japanese culture and traditions to Misawa Air Base service members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller)

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Japan Day 2023

Published April 18, 2023
By SSgt Kristin Heller
35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and Yoshinori Kohiyama, Misawa City mayor, approach the festivities with their wives during Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 8, 2023. Japan Day is an event where Japanese culture and its traditions are introduced to Misawa Air Base service members and their families, offering the opportunity to be immersed into an event that hosted hands-on booths, dance performances, Japanese horseback archery and calligraphy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller)