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Opening ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul D Kirmis and his family, front, and Mayor Kazumasa Taneichi and wife, back, are escorted into the 31st Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 14, 2018. These distinguished visitors held a ribbon cutting ceremony which represents the two cultures, one community concept. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks).
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Paint me pretty

A samurai drawing is displayed during the 31st Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 14, 2018. Samurai, which means the way of the warrior, was a common theme throughout the event. The goal of the event was to create an everlasting bond between the two cultures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks).
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Flowers and friends

Funami Ryoetu, a bonsai hobbyist and Japan Day volunteer, left, showcases a bonsai tree to Maeda Hiroshi, a Japan Day attendee, right, during the 31st Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 14, 2018. Bonsai is a 2,000 year old Japanese art form where growing of miniature trees is cultivated by growing and shaping the plant over a long period of time. Japan Day gave way to Misawa newcomers experiencing a wide variety of what makes Japan so interesting, all in a centralized location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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The un-masking

Suwanat Kazuo, a mask artist, carves a mask during the 31st Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 14, 2018. Hirotoshi Mikami started the 31-year-old tradition which included 50 host nation organizations and more than 500 performers, artists and craftsmen. The base-wide celebration gave Team Misawa a chance to experience authentic Japanese culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks).
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Crowd goes wild

Performing artists from Aomori University showcase their ninja capabilities during the 31st Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 14, 2018. This ninja club is unique because it’s the only club of its kind in the Aomori prefecture. Events like Japan Day and American Day cement these experiences, showing similarities and appealing differences between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Dragon bite

A performance artist, costumed as a dragon, covers a Japan Day attendee during the 31st Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 14, 2018. A dragon dance is performed at festive celebrations which represents wisdom, power and wealth. Japan Day is a prime opportunity for members of Misawa to connect with Japanese traditional culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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Beat of the drum

A Makibano kid drummer performs during the 31st Annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 14, 2018. The event featured many performers including Okamisawa sacred dancers, Nanbu local Shamisen music and Towada Suijin Thunder Drum musicians. Showcasing Japanese music was one of the many events performed at Japan Day which highlighted the cultures techniques and traditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks)
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