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Festivalgoers watch the Band of the Pacific-Asia perform during the Sakura Spring Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2016. The festival consisted of band performances, dancers, Taiko drummers and food booths, offering a chance for Japanese citizens to experience American culture within the base’s perimeter. Approximately 5,000 people attended the event to celebrate the coming of spring. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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A woman throws a Cornhole bean bag during the Sakura Spring Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2016. The festival consisted of band performances, dancers, Taiko drummers and food booths, offering a chance for Japanese citizens to experience American culture within the base’s perimeter. Approximately 5,000 people attended the event to celebrate the coming of spring. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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Cherry blossoms are in full bloom along McGuire Ave. at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2016, during the Sakura Spring Festival. Yokota officials opened the East gate of the base to allow local community members to view the cherry blossom trees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Imai/Released)

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A festivalgoer photographs a Sakura flower during the Sakura Spring Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2016. Approximately 5,000 people attended the event to celebrate the coming of spring and to experience a blend of American and Japanese culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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Festival attendees pose for a picture during the Sakura Spring Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2016. The festival consisted of band performances, dancers, Taiko drummers and food booths, offering a chance for Japanese citizens to experience American culture within the base’s perimeter. Approximately 5,000 visitors attended the event to celebrate the coming of spring. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Imai/Released)

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Staff Sgt. Aaron Weibe, Band of the Pacific-Asia guitarist, performs during the Sakura Spring Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2016. There were a variety of performances during the event, including Taiko drummers, dancers and bands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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Senior Master Sgt. Stacia Taylor, 374th Force Support Squadron, and her daughters pose for a picture during the Sakura Spring Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2016. Festivities of the day included bouncy castles, juggling, face painting and balloon animals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Imai/Released)

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Festivalgoers watch the Band of the Pacific-Asia perform during the Sakura Spring Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2016. The festival consisted of band performances, dancers, Taiko drummers and food booths, offering a chance for Japanese citizens to experience American culture within the base’s perimeter. Approximately 5,000 people attended the event to celebrate the coming of spring. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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Senior Airmen Rebecca Allen (right) and Emily Wheaton (left), both members of the Band of the Pacific-Asia, perform during the Sakura Spring Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2016. The band performed a majority of American songs, introducing a U.S. culture experience to Japanese viewers, but they also played traditional Japanese songs, showing respect to their host-nation culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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The Band of the Pacific-Asia performs during the Sakura Spring Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2016. The band performed a majority of American songs, introducing a U.S. culture experience to Japanese viewers, but they also played traditional Japanese songs, showing respect to their host-nation culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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A balloon artist makes animals for attendees during the Sakura Spring Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2016. Approximately 5,000 people attended the event to celebrate the coming of spring and to experience a blend of American and Japanese culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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Banzai Mick, a comedy performer, juggles swords during the Sakura Spring Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2016. The festival offered a variety of entertainment such as live performances and food booths to the approximate 5,000 attendees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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An audience watches a comedy routine during the Sakura Spring Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2016. The festival offered a variety of entertainment such as live performances and food booths to the approximate 5,000 attendees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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Yuko Hoei eats lunch from the Sons of Hawaii food booth during the Sakura Spring Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2016. The festival consisted of band performances, dancers, Taiko drummers and food booths, offering a chance for Japanese citizens to experience American culture within the base’s perimeter. Approximately 4,000 people from local communities attended the event to celebrate the coming of spring. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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A food truck serves a line of customers during the Sakura Spring Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2016. The festival consisted of band performances, dancers, Taiko drummers and food booths, offering a chance for Japanese citizens to experience American culture within the base’s perimeter. Approximately 5,000 people attended the event to celebrate the coming of spring. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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Col. Neil Richardson, 374th Airlift Wing vice commander, gives opening remarks during the Sakura Spring Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2016. Yokota officials opened the East gate of the base to allow local community members to view the cherry blossom trees along McGuire Ave. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Imai/Released)

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Cherry blossoms are in full bloom along McGuire Ave. at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2016, during the Sakura Spring Festival. Approximately 5,000 visitors attended the one-day event to view cherry blossom trees and participate in American and Japanese cultural exchanges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Imai/Released)

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Maria Kizaki, 5, poses for a portrait under a cherry blossom tree at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2016, during the Sakura Spring Festival. Approximately 5,000 visitors attended the event to celebrate the coming of spring. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Imai/Released)

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Mikee Mihaylov, 6, son of Senior Airman Nikolay Mihaylov, 374th Force Support Squadron fitness specialist, has his face painted during the Sakura Spring Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2016. Festivities of the day included bouncy castles, juggling, face painters and a balloon artist. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Imai/Released)

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A drummer with the Yokota Samurai Taiko performs during the Sakura Spring Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2016. There were a variety of performances during the event, including Taiko drummers, dancers and bands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Imai/Released)

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Festival attendees picnic under cheery blossom trees at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 2, 2016, during the Sakura Spring Festival. The festival consisted of band performances, dancers, Taiko drummers and food booths, offering a chance for Japanese citizens to experience American culture within the base’s perimeter. Approximately 5,000 visitors attended the event to celebrate the coming of spring. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Imai/Released)

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Yokota shares spring celebration with local communities

Published April 5, 2016