Cultural learning brings in new year

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- A resident of Yokota Air Base, Japan, purchases food from a vendor during the Japan Culture Day Jan. 18, 2013. During the event, the base community was able to sample a variety of Japanese food and watch performances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Meagan Schutter)

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YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Japanese Welfare Association members pound white rice into mocha, or rice cakes, Jan. 18, 2013, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Eating fresh mochi is a traditional custom practiced in most Japanese homes during the New Year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Meagan Schutter)

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Cultural learning brings in new year

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Sara-gei, a performer at the Japan Culture Day, takes a moment to show his plate spinning talents Jan. 18, 2013. Eight groups performed during the culture day festivities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Meagan Schutter)

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Cultural learning brings in new year

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- 374th Airlift Wing leadership and Japanese Welfare Association presidents smash a barrel of sake to ring in the New Year Jan. 18, 2013. The primary purpose of the JWA is to provide morale, welfare and recreation activities for Japanese employees and the Yokota community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Meagan Schutter)

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YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- The Tokumaru-Miyamoto-Hayashi-Renchu, made up of employees and service members at Yokota Air Base, Japan, perform during the Japanese Welfare Association’s Japan Culture Day Jan. 18, 2013. This year marks the 66th Anniversary for the Japan Culture Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Meagan Schutter)

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Japan Culture Day

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- A cook from Yokota Air Base’s Ofukuroya restaurant serves local food to base residents during the Japanese Welfare Association Japan Culture Day Jan. 18, 2013, here. Established in 1947, the JWA provides morale, welfare and recreation activities to Yokota’s Japanese employees and promotes cultural exchange with the greater Yokota community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Raymond Geoffroy)

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Japan Culture Day

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- An Airman pounds rice into mochi during the Japanese Welfare Association Japan Culture Day Jan. 18, 2013, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Approximately 400 people attended the event, which was designed to promote cultural exchange between Yokota’s Japanese employees and base residents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Raymond Geoffroy)

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Japan Culture Day

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Members of the Samurai Taiko Drum Team perform during the Japanese Welfare Association Japan Culture Day Jan. 18, 2013, here. Established in 1947, the JWA provides morale, welfare and recreation activities to Yokota’s Japanese employees and promotes cultural exchange with the greater Yokota community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Raymond Geoffroy)

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Japan Culture Day

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- A performer entertains base residents with a traditional top demonstration during the Japanese Welfare Association Japan Culture Day Jan. 18, 2013, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Approximately 400 people attended the event, which was designed to promote cultural exchange between Yokota’s Japanese employees and base residents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Raymond Geoffroy)

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Yokota celebrates Japan culture day

Published Jan. 23, 2013

Cultural learning brings in new year

Cultural learning brings in new year

Cultural learning brings in new year

Japan Culture Day

Japan Culture Day

Japan Culture Day

Japan Culture Day