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Yokota honors host nation traditions during Japan Culture Day

Members of the Yokota community watch as a performer dressed as a lion walks around during Japanese Culture Day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2024. During “Shishimai” or “lion dance,” the lions may “bite” people on the head to bring good luck. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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Yokota honors host nation traditions during Japan Culture Day

A pair of armored samurai pose for a photo with members of the local community during Japan Culture Day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2024. Armored samurai have historical significance in Japanese culture as warriors, and portray an image of honor, strength, loyalty, and discipline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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Yokota honors host nation traditions during Japan Culture Day

A member of the local community performs a traditional Japanese dance during Japanese Culture Day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2024. Attendees enjoyed many festivities including a drum performance from the Samurai Taiko Team, mochi pounding, kimono wearing, a tea ceremony, as well as “Kagami-biraki”, a sake barrel opening from distinguished guests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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Yokota honors host nation traditions during Japan Culture Day

Members of the Yokota community take part in Japan Culture Day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2024. The Japanese Welfare Association has been hosting this event since 2013 at Ofukuroya, the Japanese dining facility for local Japanese employees on Yokota Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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Yokota honors host nation traditions during Japan Culture Day

U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, and members of the Japanese Welfare Association perform a “Kagami-biraki”, or sake barrel opening ceremony during Japanese Culture Day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2024. “Kagami-biraki” is started when the lid of a large sake barrel is broken by wooden mallets and the sake is served to everyone present. It signifies opening the door for good fortune. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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Yokota honors host nation traditions during Japan Culture Day

A member of the local community tries on a kimono during Japan Culture Day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2024. Kimonos date back to the Heian period, dating from the years 794-1185 and symbolized your status in society, class, wealth and age with the style, fabric, and colors of certain kimonos. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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Yokota honors host nation traditions during Japan Culture Day

Taiko drummers perform for attendees of Japan Culture Day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2024. Shrines and temples across Japan display taiko drums as a symbol of purification and to dispel evil spirits. Dating back as early as the 6th century, taiko drums played a sacred role in rituals and festivals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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Yokota honors host nation traditions during Japan Culture Day

A member of the Japanese Welfare Association provides food to a member of the Yokota community during Japan Culture Day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2024. Yokota’s Japanese employees and local community enjoyed O-Zoni and O-shiruko, which are traditional Japanese dishes made with mochi. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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Yokota honors host nation traditions during Japan Culture Day

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Mark Wagner, 374th Contracting Squadron commander, celebrates after pounding rice to make mochi during Japan Culture Day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2024. The Japanese tradition of “mochitsuki” is done by pounding rice into making mochi, and serves as a symbol of good fortune into the new year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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Team Yokota receives PACAF awards for excellence in safety

U.S. Air Force Col. Brent Harms (right), Pacific Air Forces director of safety, presents Ray Brannam (middle), Yokota Aero Club manager, and Scot Northcutt, Yokota Aero Club chief mechanic, with the Aero Club Safety Certificate at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 23, 2024. The Yokota Aero Club was recognized for its outstanding safety acts, achievements, and sustained performance throughout 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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Team Yokota receives PACAF awards for excellence in safety

U.S. Air Force Col. Brent Harms (left), Pacific Air Forces director of safety, presents Tech. Sgt. Ty Ward, 374th Maintenance Squadron engines NCOIC, with the PACAF Chief of Safety Aviation Maintenance Safety Team award at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 23, 2024. The 374th Maintenance Group Hot Pit Refuel Certification team was recognized for their outstanding safety acts, achievements, and sustained performance throughout 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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Yokota celebrates unity, reflects on 2023 with Friendship Club o

Airmen from the 374th Airlift Wing, along with members of local Friendship Clubs, pose for a group photo during the Yokota Friendship Clubs’ New Year’s Party at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 20, 2024. The first Yokota Friendship Club, named the Fussa-Yokota Goodwill Exchange Club, was established in 1989 as local Japanese community leaders wanted to express their appreciation to U.S. forces in Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Manuel Zamora)

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Yokota celebrates unity, reflects on 2023 with Friendship Club o

U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, along with members of local Friendship Clubs, perform a ceremonial opening of a sake keg during the Yokota Friendship Clubs’ New Year’s Party at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 20, 2024. The first Yokota Friendship Club, named the Fussa-Yokota Goodwill Exchange Club, was established in 1989 as local Japanese community leaders wanted to express their appreciation to U.S. forces in Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Manuel Zamora)

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Yokota celebrates unity, reflects on 2023 with Friendship Club o

Members of local Friendship Clubs perform a square dance during the Yokota Friendship Clubs’ New Year’s Party at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 20, 2024. The first Yokota Friendship Club, named the Fussa-Yokota Goodwill Exchange Club, was established in 1989 as local Japanese community leaders wanted to express their appreciation to U.S. forces in Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Manuel Zamora)

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Koichi Hiraishi, student of Enson Inoue, helps pack a cargo van with donated supplies in Saitama, Japan, Jan. 16, 2024. All donations were transported to Ishikawa Prefecture despite damaged or collapsed infrastructure, blocked roads, and inclement weather conditions. (Courtesy photo)

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Donations from Team Yokota fill the trunk of Chad Griffin’s personal vehicle at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2024. A donation drop-off zone was established at the reports and analysis office and was open to Team Yokota for a week. (Courtesy photo)

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Enson Inoue, charity non-profit founder, middle, poses for a photo with evacuation site volunteers in Ishikawa Prefecture, Jan. 15, 2024. Inuoe founded a charity non-profit to provide disaster relief and humanitarian aid following the Great East Japan Earthquake. (Courtesy Photo)

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From left, Koichi Hiraishi, student of Enson Inoue; Enson Inoue, charity non-profit founder; Chad Griffin, 374th Security Forces Squadron reports and analysis section chief, and John Michael Griffin, Griffin’s son, pose for a photo in Saitama, Japan, Jan. 15, 2024. Donations included about 1,000 rolls of toilet paper, 50 packs of diapers, and 30 blankets. (Courtesy Photo)

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Enson Inoue, charity non-profit founder, middle, poses for a photo with evacuation site volunteers in Ishikawa Prefecture, Jan. 15, 2024. Inuoe founded a charity non-profit to provide disaster relief and humanitarian aid following the Great East Japan Earthquake. (Courtesy photo)

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Runners cross the start line to begin the 2K family and kids run during the 43rd Annual Frostbite Road Race at Yokota Air Base, Jan. 21, 2024. The race was hosted by the Yokota Striders Running Club, a local non-profit organization that aims to connect the local community on and off-base through physical fitness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)

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