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Candy and friendship among American and Japanese children

Team Misawa families pass out candy to a local Japanese family during the 28th Annual American Day parade in Misawa City, Japan, June 5, 2016. Events like these are important as they afford Misawa neighbors, American and Japanese alike, opportunities to interact in a relaxed environment specifically planned for building friendships. More than 80,000 attendees enjoyed live performances, including Sublime with Rome, indulge in American and Japanese cuisine and to strengthen international bonds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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Parade, Sailors and Candy

A U.S. Navy Sailor with the Naval Air Facility-Misawa hands out candy to a Japanese family during the 28th Annual American Day parade in Misawa City, Japan, June 5, 2016. Events like these are important as they afford Misawa neighbors, American and Japanese alike, opportunities to interact in a relaxed environment specifically planned for building friendships. More than 80,000 attendees from across the Aomori Prefecture traveled to Misawa City to enjoy American and Japanese culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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JASDF band featured in parade

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force band member plays the clarinet during the 28th Annual American Day parade in Misawa City, Japan, June 5, 2016. Events like these are important as they afford Misawa neighbors, American and Japanese alike, opportunities to interact in a relaxed environment specifically planned for building friendships. More than 80,000 attendees from across the Aomori Prefecture traveled to Misawa City to enjoy American and Japanese culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Deana Heitzman)
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Brace for the teeth

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Juan Gamboa, a patrolman with the 35th Security Forces Squadron, braces for contact as a military working dog takes him down during a MWD capabilities demonstration as part of the 28th Annual American Day in Misawa City, Japan, June 5, 2016. Showcasing the region’s bilateral partnership among U.S. military and Japanese residents, more than 80,000 annual attendees interacted with volunteers from private base organizations at various American-based food booths sharing a taste of home. Americans and Japanese residents also participated in activities such as a family fun run, an American-themed parade, sports tournaments, street performances and a haunted house. Gamboa hails from Fort Stockton, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Smile for the photo

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Manuel Carvajal, an explosive ordnance disposal journeyman with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, smiles as he poses for a photo in his bomb suit with Japanese residents from across the Aomori Prefecture during the 28th Annual American Day in Misawa City, Japan, June 5, 2016. In a showcase of the region’s bilateral partnership among U.S. military and Japanese citizens, more than 80,000 attendees enjoyed live performances, including Sublime with Rome, indulging in American and Japanese cuisine and strengthening international bonds. Carvajal is a Lorraine, Texas, native. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Sing with me!

Sublime with Rome performs during the 28th Annual American Day which saw more than 80,000 attendees and showcased the prefecture’s bilateral partnership among U.S. military and Japanese residents in Misawa City, Japan, June 5, 2016. Events like these are important as they afford Misawa neighbors, American and Japanese alike, opportunities to interact in a relaxed environment specifically planned for building friendships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Sing with me!

Sublime with Rome performs during the 28th Annual American Day which saw more than 80,000 attendees and showcased the prefecture's bilateral partnership among U.S. military and Japanese residents in Misawa City, Japan, June 5, 2016. Events like these are important as they afford Misawa neighbors, American and Japanese alike, opportunities to interact in a relaxed environment specifically planned for building friendships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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We all scream for ice cream

A Japanese mother and her two daughters enjoy ice cream cones during the 28th Annual American Day in Misawa City, Japan, June 5, 2016. Showcasing the region’s bilateral partnership among U.S. military and Japanese residents, more than 80,000 annual attendees interacted with volunteers from private base organizations at various American-based food booths sharing a taste of home. Americans and Japanese residents also participated in activities such as a family fun run, an American-themed parade, sports tournaments, street performances and a haunted house. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Video for the memories

A local Japanese resident records a Misawa Air Base fire truck during the 28th Annual American Day parade showcasing the city’s bilateral partnership between U.S. military and Japanese residents in Misawa City, Japan, June 5, 2016. Events like these foster positive community engagement and afford Misawa neighbors, American and Japanese alike, opportunities to interact in a relaxed environment specifically planned for building friendships. More than 80,000 attendees from across the Aomori Prefecture traveled to Misawa City to enjoy American and Japanese culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Banner marches past

Japanese and Americans line the street, shoulder-to-shoulder, watching as the 28th Annual American Day parade banner marches past in Misawa City, Japan, June 5, 2016. Events like these are important as they afford Misawa neighbors, American and Japanese alike, opportunities to interact in a relaxed environment specifically planned for building friendships. More than 80,000 attendees from across the Aomori Prefecture traveled to Misawa City to enjoy American and Japanese culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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The queen’s wave

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Taryn Mendoza, the 28th Annual American Day queen and an allergy and immunization technicians with the 35th Medical Operations Squadron, smiles and waves as she walks by attendees during the parade in Misawa City, Japan, June 5, 2016. More than 80,000 attendees from across the Aomori Prefecture traveled to Misawa City to enjoy American and Japanese culture. Serving as the American Day queen is a two-year honor requiring applicants to compete in numerous events testing their merit and propensity as a queen. Mendoza said she’s truly humbled to have been a part of the event. She hails from Pocatello, Idaho. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin W. Stratton)
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Misawa residents celebrate 24th annual American Day

A Japanese band plays in front of the Misawa Air Base main gate at the 24th Annual American Day festival at Misawa City, Japan, June 3, 2012. Attendees were invited to enjoy American and Japanese food, music and culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kenna Jackson/Released)
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Misawa residents celebrate 24th annual American Day

A group of Japanese children sit in a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron front-end loader during the 24th Annual American Day festival at Misawa City, Japan, June 3, 2012. In support of strengthening bilateral relations, more than 80,000 people attended the festival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kenna Jackson/Released)
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Misawa residents celebrate 24th annual American Day

A Japanese family rides the train around Train Park during the 24th Annual American Day celebration at Misawa City, Japan, June 3, 2012. The festival allows the base community to share American traditions with the Misawa community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kenna Jackson/Released)
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Misawa residents celebrate 24th annual American Day

Local Japanese children jump and play in the Rock ‘em Sock ‘em pen during the 24th Annual American Day festival at Misawa City, Japan, June 3, 2012. The purpose of the festival was to share with the Japanese community Amerian traditions, food and music. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kenna Jackson/Released)
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Misawa residents celebrate 24th annual American Day

Japanese children get a dose of terror while walking through a man-made haunted house maze during the 24th Annual American Day festival at Misawa City, Japan, June 3, 2012. American Day is an event hosted by the Misawa International Club and the 35th Fighter Wing to celebrate the strong bilateral relations between Misawa Air Base and the Japanese community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kenna Jackson/Released)
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Misawa residents celebrate 24th annual American Day

U.S. Airmen, dressed up in frightening costumes, scared kids during the 24th Annual American Day at Misawa City, Japan, June 3, 2012. More than 80,000 people attended the festival to support strengthening bilateral relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kenna Jackson/Released)
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American Day 2011: Misawa community on both sides of the fence celebrate partnership

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Japanese and Americans from the local community spent the day together enjoying food, music, games and a variety of cultural events during the 23rd Annual American Day festival, June 26, 2011. More than 80,000 people attended the Sunday celebration to support and strengthen U.S.- Japan relations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. April Quintanilla/Released)
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American Day 2011: Misawa community on both sides of the fence celebrate partnership

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Japanese and Americans from the local community spent the day together enjoying food, music, games and a variety of cultural events during the 23rd Annual American Day festival, June 26, 2011. More than 80,000 people attended the Sunday celebration to support and strengthen U.S.- Japan relations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. April Quintanilla/Released)
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American Day 2011: Misawa community on both sides of the fence celebrate partnership

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Japanese and Americans from the local community spent the day together enjoying food, music, games and a variety of cultural events during the 23rd Annual American Day festival, June 26, 2011. More than 80,000 people attended the Sunday celebration to support and strengthen U.S.- Japan relations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. April Quintanilla/Released)
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