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A Japan Culture Day participant dressed as a lion performs the shishi-mai dance during the annual event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 16, 2026. The traditional Japanese lion dance dates back to 752 and is commonly performed during the New Year and other festivals to symbolize good luck and ward off evil spirits. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Carissa McSwain)

PHOTO BY: Airman Carissa McSwain
VIRIN: 260116-F-YL411-1360.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON D5

LENS

24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

APERTURE

28/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/1600

ISO

64

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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