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2026 Japanese-American Friendship Festival

Japanese community members race to the flightline perimeter kicking off Friendship Festival 2026, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2026. While Friendship Festival has expanded in size and scope over its 50-year history, the core mission remains the same: fostering cultural and friendship exchanges to ensure the bilateral bonds with the cornerstone U.S.-Japan alliance remains ironclad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Carissa McSwain)

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A festival volunteer poses for a photo before driving families around the flightline during the 2026 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 17, 2026. Originating in 1976 as a word-of-mouth event, Friendship Festival has evolved into a massive cultural exchange that draws hundreds of thousands of spectators, underscoring the enduring alliance and community bonds between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Julian Batista)

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2026 Japanese-American Friendship Festival

The Yokota Air Base mascot is displayed on a bouquet of flowers after it is revealed during a speech at Friendship Festival 2026, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2026. What began a half-century ago as a small community gathering now serves as a premier cross-cultural event in the region, acting as a powerful testament to the lifelong friendships and shared experiences forged between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Carissa McSwain)

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Festival attendees watch a live demonstration during the 2026 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 17, 2026. Originating in 1976 as a word-of-mouth event, Friendship Festival has evolved into a massive cultural exchange that draws hundreds of thousands of spectators, underscoring the enduring alliance and community bonds between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Julian Batista)

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2026 Japanese-American Friendship Festival

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense aircraft are displayed during Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2026 at Yokota Air Base, May 16, 2026. The festival provides members of the local community an opportunity to tour static aircraft displays, observe military demonstrations, learn about capabilities and training conducted at Yokota, and meet U.S. Air Force and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel assigned to the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen and K-9 assigned to the 374th Security Forces Squadron participate in a K-9 demonstration during the 2026 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 17, 2026. Originating in 1976 as a word-of-mouth event, Friendship Festival has evolved into a massive cultural exchange that draws hundreds of thousands of spectators, underscoring the enduring alliance and community bonds between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Julian Batista)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen and K-9 assigned to the 374th Security Forces Squadron participate in a K-9 demonstration during the 2026 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 17, 2026. Originating in 1976 as a word-of-mouth event, Friendship Festival has evolved into a massive cultural exchange that draws hundreds of thousands of spectators, underscoring the enduring alliance and community bonds between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Julian Batista)

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Local dancers perform at Friendship Festival 2026, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2026. Originating in 1976 as a word-of-mouth event, Friendship Festival has evolved into a massive cultural exchange that draws hundreds of thousands of spectators, underscoring the enduring alliance and community bonds between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Carissa McSwain)

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A local band performs during Friendship Festival 2026, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2026. People from the local community attended the two-day festival to enjoy a variety of cuisines, view static aircraft and learn about the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Carissa McSwain)

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Local attendees enjoy the festivities during Friendship Festival 2026, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2026. Friendship Festival has expanded in size and scope over its 50-year history, the core mission remains the same: fostering cultural and friendship exchanges to ensure bilateral bonds with the cornerstone U.S.-Japan alliance remains ironclad. (U.S.Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Carissa McSwain)

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Attendees step into a Japanese Air Self-Defense Force C-2, displayed at Friendship Festival 2026, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2026. The festival gave Japanese community members a chance to come onto Yokota to see static aircraft, witness military demonstrations, learn about the capabilities and training done at Yokota and to meet with the U.S. and Japan Self-Defense Force members who work and live on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Carissa McSwain)

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A Japanese Air Self-Defense Force C-2, is displayed at Friendship Festival 2026, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2026. During the two-day festival, people from the local community came to Yokota to take part in the festivities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Carissa McSwain)

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Yokota volunteer food vendors pose for a photo during Friendship Festival 2026, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2026. This year commemorates the United States 250th birthday with the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This celebration serves as a historic, once-in-a-generation opportunity to reflect on the founding principles of the country. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Carissa McSwain)

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50 Years of Japanese-American Friendship Festival: Celebrating Y

Attendees gather and wave to racers during the 2026 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 17, 2026. Originating in 1976 as a word-of-mouth event, Friendship Festival has evolved into a massive cultural exchange that draws hundreds of thousands of spectators, underscoring the enduring alliance and community bonds between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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A Japanese local runs down the flightline with a toy plane during Friendship Festival 2026, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2026. The festival also included live performances from bands, aerial demonstrations, static displays and military working dog demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Carissa McSwain)

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50 Years of Japanese-American Friendship Festival: Celebrating Y

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35 Lightning II assigned to the 303rd Tactical Fighter Squadron displays a U.S.-Japan flag in the cockpit during the 2026 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 17, 2026. The friendship festival is a two-day open house event aimed at enhancing the United States and Japanese relationship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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50 Years of Japanese-American Friendship Festival: Celebrating Y

Vendor food is displayed during the 2026 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 17, 2026. The friendship festival is a two-day open house event aimed at enhancing the United States and Japanese relationship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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Festival goers pose for a photo during the Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2026. This year commemorates the United States’ 250th birthday with the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This celebration serves as a historic, once-in-a-generation opportunity to reflect on the founding principles of the country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)

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A festival goer poses in front of a C-130J Super Hercules, assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, during the Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2026. This year commemorates the United States’ 250th birthday with the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This celebration serves as a historic, once-in-a-generation opportunity to reflect on the founding principles of the country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, poses for a photo with attendees during the Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2026. The Friendship Festival is a two-day open house event aimed at enhancing the United States and Japanese relationship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kayla Karelas)

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