American and Japanese spectators watch a Samurai sword fighting demonstration at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 5, 2014. This was the 27th Annual Japan Day event which allows Misawa service members and their families to experience their host nation’s culture. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tong Duong)

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Japanese exhibitors position a Aomori Nebuta float at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 5, 2014. The float was the main theme for this year’s Japan Day event and represents the float that participants carry during the Aomori Prefecture Nebuta Festival. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tong Duong)

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Makibano children drummers from Towada, Japan, perform for Misawa Air Base family members April 5, 2014. More than 3,000 base residents attended Japan Day 2014 to absorb Japanese culture. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tong Duong)

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Misawa celebrates Japan Day 2014

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan –Misawa Airmen help set up a Bonsai display table at the Misawa Collocated Club, April 5, 2014. The art of Bonsai tree growing reflects the balance of simplicity and harmony found in nature. More than 200 base members volunteered their time to set up over 50 displays for Japan Day 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tong Duong)

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Celebrating the 27th Annual Japan Day festival, 630 Japanese performers and exhibitors arrive at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 5, 2014. The event allows base residents to experience the Japanese culture first-hand with demonstrations of Towada youth drummers, Japanese sword fighting techniques and traditional folk song and dances. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tong Duong)

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Misawa celebrates Japan Day 2014

Published April 8, 2014
35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- More than 3,000 American and Japanese attend the 27th Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 5, 2014. Participants were able to experience Japanese culture first-hand with demonstrations from Towada youth drummers, Japanese sword fighting techniques and more. Over 600 performers and 50 displays were featured at this year's event.