Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two U.S. Air Force Logo May 19, 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two U.S. Air Force Airman First Class Alexzandra Gracey, 374th Airlift Wing public affairs apprentice, poses for a photo with local community members at the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. The festival is a two-day bilateral event designed to bolster the relationship shared by the United States and Japan. Various aircraft throughout Japan and from the United States participated in the festival as interactive static displays to showcase airpower and boost partnerships with the communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooklyn Golightly) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two Off-base community members pose for a photo at the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. The two-day bilateral festival allowed visitors to learn more about the U.S. and Japan partnership while strengthening bonds between Yokota and the local communities. The event was hosted due to the combined efforts and support of the Japan Air and Ground Self-Defense Forces, sister services and the local communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two Visitors observe a static-line jump demonstration during the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. There were over 20 aircraft showcased at the festival ranging from helicopters, fighter jets, passenger and cargo airframes. Visitors were able to witness one of Yokota’s airlift missions in action - a static-line jump collaboration with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force special operations members during the festival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two A member of ATs☆69 performs during the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. The two-day bilateral festival allowed visitors to learn more about the U.S. and Japan partnership while strengthening bonds between Yokota and the local communities. The event was hosted due to the combined efforts and support of the Japan Air and Ground Self-Defense Forces, sister services and the local communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two Visitors receive a ride from a miniature train during the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. The festival is a two-day bilateral event designed to bolster the relationship shared by the United States and Japan. Various aircraft throughout Japan and from the United States participated in the festival as interactive static displays to showcase airpower and boost partnerships with the communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two Airmen assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron pose for a photo with off-base community members during the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. Open-base events like Friendship Festival provide a special occasion for the Yokota and surrounding communities to come together and foster relationships and better understanding of the airlift mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two Visitors receive a ride from a miniature train during the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. The festival is a two-day bilateral event designed to bolster the relationship shared by the United States and Japan. Various aircraft throughout Japan and from the United States participated in the festival as interactive static displays to showcase airpower and boost partnerships with the communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two A community member takes a photo of a UH-1N Huey assigned to the 459th Airlift Squadron at the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. There were over 20 aircraft showcased at the festival ranging from helicopters, fighter jets, passenger and cargo airframes. Visitors were able to witness one of Yokota’s airlift missions in action - a static-line jump collaboration with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force special operations members during the festival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooklyn Golightly) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two A line of community members wait to view a static display CV-22 Osprey assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Wing, Kadena Air Base, during the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. The festival is a two-day bilateral event designed to bolster the relationship shared by the United States and Japan. Various aircraft throughout Japan and from the United States participated in the festival as interactive static displays to showcase airpower and boost partnerships with the communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two Off-base community members walk down the flightline at the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. The festival is a two-day bilateral event designed to bolster the relationship shared by the United States and Japan. Various aircraft throughout Japan and from the United States participated in the festival as interactive static displays to showcase airpower and boost partnerships with the communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooklyn Golightly) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two Visitors gather to view a static display F-22 Raptor assigned to the 199th Fighter Squadron, Hawaii, during the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. Visitors of the Friendship Festival were able to experience some flying performances from the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Viper Demonstration Team and Yokota’s own C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, which dropped dozens of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers over the airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two Visitors line up to tour a C-5 Super Galaxy assigned to Travis Air Base, California, during the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. Open-base events like Friendship Festival provide a special occasion for the Yokota and surrounding communities to come together and foster relationships and better understanding of the airlift mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two U.S. Air Force K-9 Mmina, surrounds a simulated suspect during a capability demonstration at the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. Open-base events like Friendship Festival provide a special occasion for the Yokota and surrounding communities to come together and foster relationships and better understanding of the airlift mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two Off-base community members interact with a propeller blade on a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron at the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. The festival is a two-day bilateral event designed to bolster the relationship shared by the United States and Japan. Various aircraft throughout Japan and from the United States participated in the festival as interactive static displays to showcase airpower and boost partnerships with the communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two The 374th Security Forces Squadron performs a K-9 demonstration with military working dog Mmina during the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. Yokota’s friendship festivals celebrate the enduring partnership between the U.S. and Japan, and serve as an opportunity to strengthen ties between the base and local communities. The event historically includes aircraft static displays, live music, food vendors and a variety of performances as a way to showcase Yokota’s mission and strengthen the invaluable bond with Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooklyn Golightly) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two Visitors gather to view a static display C-5 Super Galaxy assigned to Travis Air Base, California, during the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. Visitors of the Friendship Festival were able to experience some flying performances from the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Viper Demonstration Team and Yokota’s own C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, which dropped dozens of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers over the airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade conduct a high altitude - low opening jump from an U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during the Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. The JGSDF 1st Airborne brigade conducted HALO and static-line jump demonstration to show their capabilities during the festival. The festival is aimed at increasing bilateral relationships between U.S. and Japanese communities and allows people to see U.S. and Japanese military capabilities first-hand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyler Wait, 374th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, parades K-9 Mmina over his shoulder for the crowd after a capability demonstration during the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. The two-day bilateral festival allowed visitors to learn more about the U.S. and Japan partnership while strengthening bonds between Yokota and the local communities. The event was hosted due to the combined efforts and support of the Japan Air and Ground Self-Defense Forces, sister services and the local communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two The 374th Security Forces Squadron military working dog section hold a K-9 demonstration with MWD Mmina during the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. There were over 20 aircraft showcased at the festival ranging from helicopters, fighter jets, passenger and cargo airframes. Visitors were able to witness one of Yokota’s airlift missions in action - a static-line jump collaboration with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force special operations members during the festival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers with the 1st Airborne Brigade conduct a static-line jump from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during the Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. The JGSDF 1st Airborne brigade conducted HALO and static-line jump demonstration to show their capabilities during the festival. The festival is aimed at increasing bilateral relationships between U.S. and Japanese communities and allows people to see U.S. and Japanese military capabilities first-hand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two Airmen assigned to the 199th Fighter Squadron, Hawaii, pose for a photo with off-base community members during the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. Open-base events like Friendship Festival provide a special occasion for the Yokota and surrounding communities to come together and foster relationships and better understanding of the airlift mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two The 374th Security Forces Squadron military working dog section hold a K-9 demonstration with MWD Mmina during the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. There were over 20 aircraft showcased at the festival ranging from helicopters, fighter jets, passenger and cargo airframes. Visitors were able to witness one of Yokota’s airlift missions in action - a static-line jump collaboration with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force special operations members during the festival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade conduct a high altitude - low opening jump from an U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during the Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. The JGSDF 1st Airborne brigade conducted HALO and static-line jump demonstration to show their capabilities during the festival. The festival is aimed at increasing bilateral relationships between U.S. and Japanese communities and allows people to see U.S. and Japanese military capabilities first-hand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two Visitors take turns throwing toy airplanes during the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. The two-day bilateral festival allowed visitors to learn more about the U.S. and Japan partnership while strengthening bonds between Yokota and the local communities. The event was hosted due to the combined efforts and support of the Japan Air and Ground Self-Defense Forces, sister services and the local communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron sits on display for attendees at the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. Open-base events like Friendship Festival provide a special occasion for the Yokota and surrounding communities to come together and foster relationships and better understanding of the airlift mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two Visitors pose for a portrait during the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. The two-day bilateral festival allowed visitors to learn more about the U.S. and Japan partnership while strengthening bonds between Yokota and the local communities. The event was hosted due to the combined efforts and support of the Japan Air and Ground Self-Defense Forces, sister services and the local communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers with the 1st Airborne Brigade conduct a static-line jump from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during the Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. The JGSDF 1st Airborne brigade conducted HALO and static-line jump demonstration to show their capabilities during the festival. The festival is aimed at increasing bilateral relationships between U.S. and Japanese communities and allows people to see U.S. and Japanese military capabilities first-hand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 15th Wing, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, and a C-5 Super Galaxy assigned to Travis Air Base, California, sit on display for attendees at the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. Open-base events like Friendship Festival provide a special occasion for the Yokota and surrounding communities to come together and foster relationships and better understanding of the airlift mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two Community members participate in various food vendors during the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. The two-day bilateral festival allowed visitors to learn more about the U.S. and Japan partnership while strengthening bonds between Yokota and the local communities. The event was hosted due to the combined efforts and support of the Japan Air and Ground Self-Defense Forces, sister services and the local communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two A Japan Ground Self-Defense paratrooper assigned to the 1st Airborne brigade descends after jumping from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during the Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19 ,2024. The JGSDF 1st Airborne brigade conducted HALO and static-line jump demonstration to show their capabilities during the festival. The festival is aimed at increasing bilateral relationships between U.S. and Japanese communities and allows people to see U.S. and Japanese military capabilities first-hand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two A Japan Ground Self-Defense paratrooper assigned to the 1st Airborne brigade descends after jumping from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during the Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19 ,2024. The JGSDF 1st Airborne brigade conducted HALO and static-line jump demonstration to show their capabilities during the festival. The festival is aimed at increasing bilateral relationships between U.S. and Japanese communities and allows people to see U.S. and Japanese military capabilities first-hand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers with the 1st Airborne Brigade and descend after jumping from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during the Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. The JGSDF 1st Airborne brigade conducted HALO and static-line jump demonstration to show their capabilities during the festival. The festival is aimed at increasing bilateral relationships between U.S. and Japanese communities and allows people to see U.S. and Japanese military capabilities first-hand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, poses for a photo with off-base community members during the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. The two-day bilateral festival allowed visitors to learn more about the U.S. and Japan partnership while strengthening bonds between Yokota and the local communities. The event was hosted due to the combined efforts and support of the Japan Air and Ground Self-Defense Forces, sister services and the local communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Slater) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two A 374th Airlift Wing dependent hangs on top of a MRZR all-terrain vehicle during the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. The two-day bilateral festival allowed visitors to learn more about the U.S. and Japan partnership while strengthening bonds between Yokota and the local communities. The event was hosted due to the combined efforts and support of the Japan Air and Ground Self-Defense Forces, sister services and the local communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Slater) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Sean Kendrix, 374th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, conducts a capability demonstration with K-9 Edy during 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. The two-day bilateral festival allowed visitors to learn more about the U.S. and Japan partnership while strengthening bonds between Yokota and the local communities. The event was hosted due to the combined efforts and support of the Japan Air and Ground Self-Defense Forces, sister services and the local communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two Off-base community members pose for a photo in front of a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 15th Wing, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam at the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. The two-day bilateral festival allowed visitors to learn more about the U.S. and Japan partnership while strengthening bonds between Yokota and the local communities. The event was hosted due to the combined efforts and support of the Japan Air and Ground Self-Defense Forces, sister services and the local communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman David S. Calcote) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two Japan Air Self-Defense Force aircrew of a C-2 transportation aircraft await visitors at their display booth during the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. The two-day bilateral festival allowed visitors to learn more about the U.S. and Japan partnership while strengthening bonds between Yokota and the local communities. The event was hosted due to the combined efforts and support of the Japan Air and Ground Self-Defense Forces, sister services and the local communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two Visitors take a group photo in front of a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. There were over 20 aircraft showcased at the festival ranging from helicopters, fighter jets, passenger and cargo airframes. Visitors were able to witness one of Yokota’s airlift missions in action - a static-line jump collaboration with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force special operations members during the festival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two Members of the 374th Airlift Wing pose for a photo at the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. The festival is a two-day bilateral event designed to bolster the relationship shared by the United States and Japan. Various aircraft throughout Japan and from the United States participated in the festival as interactive static displays to showcase airpower and boost partnerships with the communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman David S. Calcote) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron lands on the flightline after conducting a static-line jump for the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. There were over 20 aircraft showcased at the festival ranging from helicopters, fighter jets, passenger and cargo airframes. Visitors were able to witness one of Yokota’s airlift missions in action - a static-line jump collaboration with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force special operations members during the festival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Candis Mathews, left, 374th Security Forces flight sergeant and Staff Sgt. Adrian Davis, 374th SFS pass and registration NCOIC, poses for a photo with off-base community members at the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. The two-day bilateral festival allowed visitors to learn more about the U.S. and Japan partnership while strengthening bonds between Yokota and the local communities. The event was hosted due to the combined efforts and support of the Japan Air and Ground Self-Defense Forces, sister services and the local communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman David S. Calcote) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two A line of community members wait to view a static display F-22 Raptor assigned to the 199th Fighter Squadron, Hawaii, during the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. The festival is a two-day bilateral event designed to bolster the relationship shared by the United States and Japan. Various aircraft throughout Japan and from the United States participated in the festival as interactive static displays to showcase airpower and boost partnerships with the communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooklyn Golightly) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two Visitors pose for a photo through the troop door of a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. There were over 20 aircraft showcased at the festival ranging from helicopters, fighter jets, passenger and cargo airframes. Visitors were able to witness one of Yokota’s airlift missions in action - a static-line jump collaboration with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force special operations members during the festival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two The 374th Security Forces Squadron performs a K-9 demonstration with military working dog Mmina during the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024. Yokota’s friendship festivals celebrate the enduring partnership between the U.S. and Japan, and serve as an opportunity to strengthen ties between the base and local communities. The event historically includes aircraft static displays, live music, food vendors and a variety of performances as a way to showcase Yokota’s mission and strengthen the invaluable bond with Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooklyn Golightly) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 199th Fighter Squadron sits on the flightline at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024 during the Japanese-American Friendship Festival fireworks display. The two-day festival allowed visitors to learn more about the U.S. and Japan bilateral partnership while strengthening the bonds between Yokota and the local communities. Yokota was able to host the event with the support of the Japan Self-Defense Force, sister services, and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 199th Fighter Squadron sits on the flightline at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024 during the Japanese-American Friendship Festival fireworks display. The two-day festival allowed visitors to learn more about the U.S. and Japan bilateral partnership while strengthening the bonds between Yokota and the local communities. Yokota was able to host the event with the support of the Japan Self-Defense Force, sister services, and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe) Details Download Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day Two A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 199th Fighter Squadron sits on the flightline at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2024 during the Japanese-American Friendship Festival fireworks display. The two-day festival allowed visitors to learn more about the U.S. and Japan bilateral partnership while strengthening the bonds between Yokota and the local communities. Yokota was able to host the event with the support of the Japan Self-Defense Force, sister services, and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe) Details Download The 2024 Yokota Friendship Festival concluded its two-days worth of events with over 300,000 visitors from around Japan, May 19. The two-day bilateral festival allowed visitors to learn more about the U.S. and Japan partnership while strengthening bonds between Yokota and the local communities. The event was hosted due to the combined efforts and support of the Japan Air and Ground Self-Defense Forces, sister services and the local communities.