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2023 Friendship Festival highlights: Day 2

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, sits on-display for attendees during the 2023 Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2023. Yokota hosted the event with the support of the units from the air and ground branches of the Japan Self-Defense Force, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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2023 Friendship Festival highlights: Day 2

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratrooper from the 1st Airborne Brigade descends toward the Yokota flight line after parachuting from a 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during the 2023 Friendship Festival above Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2023. Festival goers came from near and far, with some flying in from the other side of the world to attend the once-a-year event. Now, they have flooded social media with photos and videos commemorating the spirit and importance of friendship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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2023 Friendship Festival highlights: Day 2

A festival attendee takes a photograph during the 2023 Friendship Festival, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2023. The base opened to the public for two full days of aircraft static displays, live music, food, fun, and aerial exhibitions of U.S.-Japan military readiness. Festival goers came from near and far, with some flying in from the other side of the world to attend the once-a-year event. Now, they have flooded social media with photos and videos commemorating the spirit and importance of friendship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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2023 Friendship Festival highlights: Day 2

A C-5 Galaxy assigned to the 312th Airlift Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., sits on-display for attendees during the 2023 Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2023. Festival goers came from near and far, with some flying in from the other side of the world to attend the once-a-year event. Now, they have flooded social media with photos and videos commemorating the spirit and importance of friendship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ryan Lackey)

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2023 Friendship Festival highlights: Day 2

A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, sits on-display for attendees during the 2023 Friendship Festival at Yokota, May 21, 2023. Several flying demonstrations accented the festival, with special performances from the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Viper Demonstration Team and Yokota’s very own C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, which dropped dozens of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers over the airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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2023 Friendship Festival highlights: Day 2

Festival attendees pose with a KC-10 Extender aircraft assigned to the 60th Airlift Mobility Wing from Travis Air Force Base, Calif., during the 2023 Friendship Festival, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2023. The two-day festival allowed visitors to learn more about the U.S. and Japan bilateral partnership while strengthening the bonds between Yokota and the local communities. Yokota was able to host the event with the support of the Japan Self-Defense Force, sister services, and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Gustavo Castillo)

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2023 Friendship Festival highlights: Day 2

A member of the 374th Operational Support Squadron Survival Evasion Resistance Escape specialist, descends to the ground during a UH-1N rescue demonstration at the Friendship Festival 2023, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2023. Several flying demonstrations accented the festival, with special performances from the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Viper Demonstration Team and Yokota’s very own C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, which dropped dozens of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers over the airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Taylor A. Workman)

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2023 Friendship Festival highlights: Day 2

Minoru Yoshikawa completes an overhead log press of 205 pounds at the 2023 Yokota Strongman Challenge during Yokota's Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May. 21, 2023. The base opened to the public for two full days of aircraft static displays, live music, food, fun, and aerial exhibitions of U.S.-Japan military readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Taylor A. Workman)

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2023 Friendship Festival highlights: Day 2

Dan Harrison, participant in the 2023 Yokota Strongman Challenge, flexes in front of a crowd and a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, during the festival, May 21, 2023. Open base events like Friendship Festival provide a special occasion for Team Yokota and the surrounding community to come together and enhance mutual understanding and cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Taylor A. Workman)

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2023 Friendship Festival highlights: Day 2

A C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base Japan, drops Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 1st Airborne Brigade paratroopers over the Yokota flightline during the 2023 Friendship Festival, May 21, 2023. Yokota hosted the event with the support of the units from the air and ground branches of the Japan Self-Defense Force, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Taylor A. Workman)

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2023 Friendship Festival highlights: Day 2

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 1st Airborne Brigade paratrooper descends over the Yokota flightline during the 2023 Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2023. Yokota hosted the event with the support of the units from the air and ground branches of the Japan Self-Defense Force, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Taylor A. Workman)

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2023 Friendship Festival highlights: Day 2

A C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base Japan, drops Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 1st Airborne Brigade paratroopers over the Yokota flightline during the 2023 Friendship Festival, May 21, 2023. Yokota hosted the event with the support of the units from the air and ground branches of the Japan Self-Defense Force, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Taylor A. Workman)

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2023 Friendship Festival highlights: Day 2

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the Pacific Air Forces Viper Demonstration Team, 35th Fighter Wing, Misawa Air Base, Japan, flies over the Yokota flightline during the 2023 Friendship Festival, Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2023. Yokota hosted the event with the support of the units from the air and ground branches of the Japan Self-Defense Force, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Taylor A. Workman)

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2023 Friendship Festival highlights: Day 2

Rows of chocolate-dipped bananas adorned with sprinkles and the U.S. and Japan flags await purchase during the 2023 Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2023. Open base events like Friendship Festival provide a special occasion for Team Yokota and the surrounding community to come together and enhance mutual understanding and cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Taylor A. Workman)

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2023 Friendship Festival highlights: Day 2

Tubs of colored sugar await to be spun into cotton candy during the 2023 Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2023. The base opened to the public for two full days of aircraft static displays, live music, food, fun, and aerial exhibitions of U.S.-Japan military readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Taylor A. Workman)

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2023 Friendship Festival highlights: Day 2

A team of Yokota members pose in superhero costumes in front of a 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules during the 2023 Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2023. Open base events like Friendship Festival provide a special occasion for Team Yokota and the surrounding community to come together and enhance mutual understanding and cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Taylor A. Workman)

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2023 Friendship Festival highlights: Day 2

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron sits on the flightline amidst a Japanese-American fireworks display at the end of 2023 Friendship Festival, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2023. The two-day festival allowed visitors to learn more about the U.S. and Japan bilateral partnership while strengthening the bonds between Yokota and the local communities. Yokota was able to host the event with the support of the Japan Self-Defense Force, sister services and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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2023 Friendship Festival highlights: Day 2

Minoru Yoshikawa competes in the 2023 Yokota Strongman Challenge during Friendship Festival 2023, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21/22. The two-day festival allowed visitors to learn more about the U.S. and Japan bilateral partnership while strengthening the bonds between Yokota and the local communities. Yokota was able to host the event with the support of the Japan Self-Defense Force, sister services and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Garrett Cole)

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2023 Friendship Festival highlights: Day 2

Drummer "Rihito," from the band Allegiance Reign, performs during Friendship Festival 2023, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21/22. The two-day festival allowed visitors to learn more about the U.S. and Japan bilateral partnership while strengthening the bonds between Yokota and the local communities. Yokota was able to host the event with the support of the Japan Self-Defense Force, sister services and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by YOUR NAME)

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2023 Friendship Festival highlights: Day 2

Guitarrist Takeyoshi Yashiroyama, from the band Allegiance Reign, performs during Friendship Festival 2023, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21/22. The two-day festival allowed visitors to learn more about the U.S. and Japan bilateral partnership while strengthening the bonds between Yokota and the local communities. Yokota was able to host the event with the support of the Japan Self-Defense Force, sister services and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt. Garrett Cole)

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