The 374th Airlift Wing's official mikoshi shrine sits on the Shinmeisha Shrine at Fussa City, Japan, Aug. 3, 2018, during the 68th Annual Fussa Tanabata Festival. Yokota Airmen have participated in carrying the mikoshi since 1975. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

Yokota celebrates Tanabata Festival with local community

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  • By Yasuo Osakabe
  • 374th Airlift Wing public affairs
YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan --  The steady beat of drums welcomed Airmen and residents from Yokota as they attended Fussa City's 68th Annual Tanabata Festival Aug. 3. Approximately 70 Team Yokota Airmen participated in the ceremonial opening parade, taking turns as they carried a "mikoshi," a portable Shinto shrine, on their shoulders through the streets of Fussa.