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50 Years of Japanese-American Friendship Festival: Celebrating Yokota’s One Community

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 Senior Airman Tallon Bratton)

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A festival goer takes a selfie with U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, during the Friendship Festival 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 Senior Airman Cayla Hunt)

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50 Years of Japanese-American Friendship Festival: Celebrating Yokota’s One Community

A U.S. Air Force K-9 and trainers 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 Senior Airman Tallon Bratton)

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A child wearing Japanese and American flags smiles during the Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2026. The festival is a long standing tradition in the spirit of fostering a stronger bond between the U.S. base and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cayla Hunt)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Travis Kostedt, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, poses with a child inside a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules static display 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 Senior Airman Cayla Hunt)

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50 Years of Japanese-American Friendship Festival: Celebrating Yokota’s One Community

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 1, 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 Senior Airman Tallon Bratton)

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A performer participates in a traditional drum performance during the Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2026. During the festival, people from the local community come to Yokota to take part in the festivities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cayla Hunt)

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50 Years of Japanese-American Friendship Festival: Celebrating Yokota’s One Community

Festival attendees observe several static displays from both the United States and Japanese air frames for a photo in front of a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron 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 Senior Airman Tallon Bratton)

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50 Years of Japanese-American Friendship Festival: Celebrating Yokota’s One Community

Festival attendees pose for a photo in front of a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron 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 Senior Airman Tallon Bratton)

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Performers participate in a traditional drum performance during Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2026. During the two-day festival, people from the local community come to Yokota to take part in the festivities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cayla Hunt)

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A performer plays a drum 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 Senior Airman Cayla Hunt)

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From Festival to Friendship: Celebrating Collaboration at the 2026 Japanese-American Friendship Festival

Japanese visitors take in a static display of a C-130 Hercules during the 2026 U.S.-Japan Friendship Festival 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 Senior Airman Tallon Bratton)

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From Festival to Friendship: Celebrating Collaboration at the 2026 Japanese-American Friendship Festival

Japanese community members make their way onto the flight line at the start of the 2026 U.S.-Japan Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2026. People from the local community attended the first day of the festival to enjoy a variety of cuisines, view static aircraft and learn about the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tallon Bratton)

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From Festival to Friendship: Celebrating Collaboration at the 2026 Japanese-American Friendship Festival

A crowd of Japanese community members gathers along the flight line perimeter during the 2026 U.S.-Japan Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2026. During the first day of the festival, people from the local community came to Yokota to take part in the festivities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tallon Bratton)

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From Festival to Friendship: Celebrating Collaboration at the 2026 Japanese-American Friendship Festival

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, addresses members of the media and public in front of a 374th Airlift Wing C-130J Super Hercules during the 2026 U.S.-Japan Friendship Festival 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 Senior Airman Tallon Bratton)

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From Festival to Friendship: Celebrating Collaboration at the 2026 Japanese-American Friendship Festival

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, answers questions from Japanese media during the 2026 U.S.-Japan Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2026. The Friendship Festival is an open house event aimed at enhancing the United States and Japanese relationship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tallon Bratton)

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From Festival to Friendship: Celebrating Collaboration at the 2026 Japanese-American Friendship Festival

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, speaks with Japanese media in front of a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing during the 2026 U.S.-Japan Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2026. The Friendship Festival is an open house event aimed at enhancing the United States and Japanese relationship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tallon Bratton)

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From Festival to Friendship: Celebrating Collaboration at the 2026 Japanese-American Friendship Festival

U.S. Air Force parachute test team members assigned to the 412th Operational Support Squadron descend carrying the U.S. and Japanese flags during the 2026 U.S.-Japan Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2026. The first day of the festival also included live performances from bands, aerial demonstrations, static displays and military working dog demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tallon Bratton)

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From Festival to Friendship: Celebrating Collaboration at the 2026 Japanese-American Friendship Festival

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, gives opening remarks at the 2026 U.S.-Japan Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 16, 2026. The festival is a long-standing tradition in the spirit of fostering a stronger bond between the U.S. base and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tallon Bratton)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing public affairs office and festival attendees pose for a photo in front of a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules 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 Senior Airman Cayla Hunt)

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