Paratroopers from the U.S. Army 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 11th Airborne Division, board a C-130J Super Hercules in preparation for a joint forcible entry exercise during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 24-02 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.

Yokota News

  • Yokota hosts annual Sakura Spring Festival

    Yokota Air Base, Japan hosted the annual Sakura Festival, celebrating community and the Sakura bloom on April 4, 2026. This event offers a chance for Japanese locals to experience American music, food and culture.

  • JASDF OSW host annual Friendship Hanami

    The Japan Air Self-Defense Force Operations Support Wing hosted the annual Friendship Hanami at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2026. Events like these reinforce bilateral ties and demonstrate the enduring strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance through continued cultural engagement and partnership.

  • Samurai Challenge: Sakura Madness

    Members from across Yokota gathered for a basketball competition for this month's iteration of the Samurai Challenge at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2026. The challenge is a 12-month series of physical fitness events designed to test strength, enhance unit camaraderie, and serve as a proving

  • Yokota Spouses’ Club hosts annual Asian Bazaar

    The Yokota Spouses’ Club unveiled the Asian Bazaar at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 7 and 8, 2026. The event featured local vendors selling a variety of items from the Western Pacific region such as jewelry, furniture, antiques and other items. A significant portion of the proceeds from the Asian

  • Comedian Gabriel Iglesias tours Yokota facilities

    Comedian Gabriel Iglesias visited a dinning facility during a USO tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2026. Iglesias's visit included engagement with service members, families and community members across the installation, supporting morale and community connection.