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)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Tallon Bratton
VIRIN: 260517-F-TU760-1007.JPG
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NIKON Z 6

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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

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56/10

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1/400

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100

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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