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Minei Kazuga, the chairmen of the Fishermen’s Association speaks to the competitors before the Oujima Island Dragon Boat Race at Nanjo City, Okinawa, Japan, June 23, 2026. Dragon boat racing was first introduced to Okinawa from China around 600 years ago and was popularized in southern cities. Dragon boat races are held every year on the fifth month of the Lunar calendar. Ojima Island’s dragon boat race has three teams per heat, and 11 members per team. Kazuga is a native of Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Kreis)
| Date Taken: | 06.17.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.28.2026 20:47 |
| Photo ID: | 9771721 |
| VIRIN: | 260618-M-NV658-2176 |
| Resolution: | 5158x3439 |
| Size: | 4.48 MB |
| Location: | OKINAWA, JP |
| Web Views: | 12 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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