U.S Marine Corps Sgt. Magdelena Saldana Mendoza, an administrative specialist, with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, a native of San Jose, California, and students of Ekimae Hikuen eat Mochi during an annual matcha ceremony, Ekimae Hikuen, a preschool in Iwakuni City, Japan, Jan 21, 2026. The annual matcha ceremony introduces students to a Japanese cultural tradition by teaching proper behavior, respect, and mindfulness associated with preparing and serving matcha tea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Donald Dugger)
| Date Taken: | 01.20.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.12.2026 01:52 |
| Photo ID: | 9509815 |
| VIRIN: | 260120-M-FE306-9348 |
| Resolution: | 6003x4002 |
| Size: | 6.41 MB |
| Location: | IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JP |
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