2026 Japanese-American Friendship Festival

The Fireworks Finale signifies the end of the 2026 Japan-American Friendship Festival on Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 17, 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. What began a half-century ago as a small community gathering now serves 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 Tech. Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

PHOTO BY: Tech. Sgt. Tristan Truesdell
VIRIN: 260517-F-BG120-2495.JPG
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CAMERA

NIKON Z6_3

LENS

NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

APERTURE

13

SHUTTERSPEED

16/10

ISO

400

IMAGE IS PUBLIC DOMAIN

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