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    Competition builds friendships at Tai Chu En Children’s Home [Image 1 of 4]

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    A group of adults participates in a cooperative team relay race using a shared ladder-like apparatus with foot straps, requiring synchronized walking. The event appears to be an outdoor community or cultural festival, evidenced by international flag bunting strung overhead and a diverse crowd of spectators. The setting suggests a school or community grounds, possibly in Japan based on visible Japanese text on name tags.

    ITOMAN CITY, OKINAWA, JAPAN

    10.14.2013

    Photo by Sgt. Anthony Kirby 

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    Marines compete in a centipede race Oct. 14 against staff and residents of the Tai Chu En Children’s Home in Itoman City, Japan, as part of the home’s celebration of Sports Day. The race required a team of four people to run to a designated spot and return to the starting point while being tied together at the ankles. The Marines are with Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony J. Kirby/Released)

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    Date Taken: 10.14.2013
    Date Posted: 10.25.2013 01:50
    Photo ID: 1039935
    VIRIN: 131014-M-AQ282-001
    Resolution: 2912x4368
    Size: 5.64 MB
    Location: ITOMAN CITY, OKINAWA, JP
    Web Views: 104
    Downloads: 2

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    A group of adults participates in a cooperative team relay race using a shared ladder-like apparatus with foot straps, requiring synchronized walking. The event appears to be an outdoor community or cultural festival, evidenced by international flag bunting strung overhead and a diverse crowd of spectators. The setting suggests a school or community grounds, possibly in Japan based on visible Japanese text on name tags.
    A group of participants wearing matching green polo shirts and black pants are running during what appears to be a community sports day or athletic event. The event is held on a grass and dirt field decorated with international flags strung overhead, with spectators watching from the sidelines. A banner with Japanese characters (自治会, meaning 'neighborhood association') is visible in the background, suggesting this is a local community event.
    An outdoor festival or sports day event featuring teams pushing large inflatable balls across a grassy field. Two oversized balls are visible — one white/cream and one red — being pushed by groups of participants. International flags are strung overhead, and white tents and spectators are visible in the background.
    An outdoor community event or sports festival is taking place, likely in Okinawa, Japan, based on the Japanese text banners and international flags visible in the background. Two men are crawling under a green net on a grass field as part of what appears to be a physical obstacle course challenge. Several observers and officials are watching the activity, and the setting includes tents, fencing, and decorated bunting overhead.

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