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5th Air Force

American Day Returns to Misawa

Japanese and Americans line the street, shoulder-to-shoulder, during American Day showcasing the strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance in Misawa City, Japan, June 25, 2023. More than 50,000 attendees from across Japan traveled to Misawa City to enjoy and appreciate American and Japanese culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller)

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American Day Returns to Misawa

Participants of the American Day parade drive past the crowds in Misawa City, Japan, June 25, 2023. American Day is one of the largest cross-cultural festivals in the area and it made a return after being on hiatus due to COVID-19. The event, drawing over 50,000 visitors, took on the theme “two cultures, but one community.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller)

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American Day Returns to Misawa

A Japanese kid receives a toy from a firefighter during the American Day parade in Misawa City, Japan, June 25, 2023. Events like these are important as they afford Misawa’s local community, American and Japanese alike, opportunities to interact in a relaxed environment meant to build friendships and strengthen partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller)

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American Day Returns to Misawa

Members of the PACAF F-16 Demonstration Team pose for a photo with a Japanese attendee of American Day in Misawa City, Japan, June 25, 2023. American Day is one of the largest cross-cultural festivals in the area and it made a return after being on hiatus due to COVID-19. The event, drawing over 50,000 visitors, took on the theme “two cultures, but one community.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller)

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American Day Returns to Misawa

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and his spouse Jessica Richard purchase food from a local vendor during American Day in Misawa City, Japan, June 25, 2023. American Day is one of the largest cross-cultural festivals in the area and it made a return after being on hiatus due to COVID-19. The event, drawing over 50,000 visitors, took on the theme “two cultures, but one community.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller)

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American Day Returns to Misawa

Japanese attendees dressed in yukatas pose for a photo in front of the Misawa Air Base signs in Misawa City, Japan, June 25, 2023. American Day is one of the largest cross-cultural festivals in the area and it made a return after being on hiatus due to COVID-19. The event, drawing over 50,000 visitors, took on the theme “two cultures, but one community.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller)

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American Day Returns to Misawa

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Richard, 35th Fighter Wing commander, poses for a photo with American Day volunteers in Misawa City, Japan, June 25, 2023. American Day is one of the largest cross-cultural festivals in the area and it made a return after being on hiatus due to COVID-19. The event, drawing over 50,000 visitors, took on the theme “two cultures, but one community.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller)

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American Day Returns to Misawa

Japanese and American attendees of American Day exchange greetings during the parade in Misawa City, Japan, June 25, 2023. Events like these are important as they afford Misawa’s local community, American and Japanese alike, opportunities to interact in a relaxed environment meant to build friendships and strengthen partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller)

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American Day Returns to Misawa

PACAF F-16 Demonstration Team stickers are handed out to attendees of American Day in Misawa City, Japan, June 25, 2023. American Day is one of the largest cross-cultural festivals in the area and it made a return after being on hiatus due to COVID-19. The event, drawing over 50,000 visitors, took on the theme “two cultures, but one community.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller)

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American Day Returns to Misawa

Japanese and Americans line the street, shoulder-to-shoulder, during American Day showcasing the strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance in Misawa City, Japan, June 25, 2023. More than 50,000 attendees from across Japan traveled to Misawa City to enjoy and appreciate American and Japanese culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller)

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American Day Returns to Misawa

Japanese attendees dress their hotdogs during American Day in Misawa City, Japan, June 25, 2023. Events like these are important as they afford Misawa’s local community, American and Japanese alike, opportunities to interact in a relaxed environment meant to build friendships and strengthen partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller)

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American Day Returns to Misawa

Japanese attendees of American Day purchase American style food in Misawa City, Japan, June 25, 2023. More than 50,000 attendees from across Japan traveled to Misawa City to enjoy and appreciate American and Japanese culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller)

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American Day Returns to Misawa

A volunteer for American Day cooks philly cheesesteaks for the crowds in Misawa City, Japan, June 25, 2023. Events like these are important as they afford Misawa’s local community, American and Japanese alike, opportunities to interact in a relaxed environment meant to build friendships and strengthen partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller)

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American Day Returns to Misawa

An attendee of American Day plays high striker in Misawa City, Japan, June 25, 2023. Events like these are important as they afford Misawa’s local community, American and Japanese alike, opportunities to interact in a relaxed environment meant to build friendships and strengthen partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller)

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American Day Returns to Misawa

A Japanese mother and her daughter enjoy playing high striker during American Day in Misawa City, Japan, June 25, 2023. Events like these are important as they afford Misawa’s local community, American and Japanese alike, opportunities to interact in a relaxed environment meant to build friendships and strengthen partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller)

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American Day Returns to Misawa

Japanese and American attendees of American Day gather in front of the Misawa City sign outside of Friendship Gate to play and relax during the festivities in Misawa City, Japan, June 25, 2023. American Day is one of the largest cross-cultural festivals in the area and it made a return after being on hiatus due to COVID-19. The event, drawing over 50,000 visitors, took on the theme “two cultures, but one community.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller)

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American Day Returns to Misawa

Japanese attendees of American Day take a photo on the main street after the parade in Misawa City, Japan, June 25, 2023. American Day is one of the largest cross-cultural festivals in the area and it made a return after being on hiatus due to COVID-19. The event, drawing over 50,000 visitors, took on the theme “two cultures, but one community.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller)

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American Day Returns to Misawa

Members of 35th Security Forces Squadron pose for photos with American Day parade attendees in Misawa City, Japan, June 25, 2023. More than 50,000 attendees from across Japan traveled to Misawa City to enjoy and appreciate American and Japanese culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller)

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American Day Returns to Misawa

Japanese and American kids line the streets to wave at a U.S. Air Force fire truck during the American Day parade in Misawa City, Japan, June 25, 2023. Events like these are important as they afford Misawa’s local community, American and Japanese alike, opportunities to interact in a relaxed environment meant to build friendships and strengthen partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller)

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American Day Returns to Misawa

Japanese and American kids admire a fire truck during the American Day parade in Misawa City, Japan, June 25, 2023. American Day is one of the largest cross-cultural festivals in the area and it made a return after being on hiatus due to COVID-19. The event, drawing over 50,000 visitors, took on the theme “two cultures, but one community.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller)

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American Day Returns to Misawa

An American dressed in cosplay for the American Day parade high fives Japanese kids in Misawa City, Japan, June 25, 2023. American Day is one of the largest cross-cultural festivals in the area and it made a return after being on hiatus due to COVID-19. The event, drawing over 50,000 visitors, took on the theme “two cultures, but one community.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller)

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American Day Returns to Misawa

Japanese and American attendees of American Day exchange greetings during the parade in Misawa City, Japan, June 25, 2023. Events like these are important as they afford Misawa’s local community, American and Japanese alike, opportunities to interact in a relaxed environment meant to build friendships and strengthen partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller)

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American Day Returns to Misawa

Published June 29, 2023
By Staff Sgt. Kristen Heller
35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

Japanese and Americans line the street, shoulder-to-shoulder, during American Day showcasing the strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance in Misawa City, Japan, June 25, 2023. American Day is one of the largest cross-cultural festivals in the area and it made a return after being on hiatus due to COVID-19. The event, drawing over 50,000 visitors, took on the theme “two cultures, but one community.”