Everything under "The Land of the Rising Sun" Published March 27, 2008 By Senior Airman Stefanie Torres 35 Fighter Wing Public Affairs Misawa Air Base, Japan -- Misawa Air Base personnel will not only get to experience the culture of Japan but will be able to participate hands-on during Japan Day Saturday April 5. The 21st annual event will show the American population at Misawa some aspects of Japanese culture and history from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Edgren High School. "It's important to experience the local culture and have everything come together in one area to see it," said Capt. Jennifer Bradley, the Health Promotions Flight Commander at the Health and Wellness Center. Japan Day is sponsored by the Misawa International Club, a local non-profit organization in the community, and is free of charge to the Misawa Air Base community. "The Misawa International Club is very excited about getting and showcasing a Nebuta float from Aomori," said Capt. Cordy Herring, laboratory services chief at the 35th Medical Group. "In addition, a very expensive Japanese tea set and suit of armor will be out for display." People on base can participate in learning a traditional Japanese style dance or watch it on stage. Traditional boy drummers and Chinese poetry singers will also be performing throughout the day. Mask making demos, embroidering, bonsai sculpting, flower pressing, calligraphy, Washi doll making, braid making, sand art and pottery classes will be held in the classrooms. "People will be given the opportunity to make crafts and take them home," added Captain Herring. "The event only happens once a year on base and this year's turnout is expected to rival last years," explained Captain Bradley. "We had 4,000 people attend last year and the same amount will be expected this year," she said. "I highly recommend for people to come out and enjoy the festivities." The following are the schedule of events: 10:20 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Festival Stage 10:30 a.m. - Makibano Kids Drummers 10:45 a.m. - Okamisawa Sacred Dancing 11:00 a.m. - Kabuki Play and Dancing 11:20 a.m. - Yosakoi Soran Dancing 11:35 a.m. - Nanbu Local Dancing 12:10 p.m. - Japanese Traditional Dancing 1 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Festival Stage Part 2 (Music Room) 1 p.m. - Koto Music 1:15 p.m. - Chinese Poetry Singing 1:30 p.m. - Folk Singing and Dancing 1:45 p.m. - Suijin Thunder Drum Dancing 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Food Square (Lunch Room) The lunch room will contain sushi, local foods, cold drinks, cup cakes, cookies and a yakisoba/yakitori booth. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Cultural Classes Room 1: Mask making demo Room 2: Kogin embroidery Room 3: Misawa City Guide Room 4: Misawa bonzai class Room 5: Pressed Flower Room 6: JASDF calligraphy club Room 7: DV room Room 8: Medical Group support room Room 9: Washi doll room