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    Friendship Event and Cultural Exchange: Japan, U.S., Australia [Image 2 of 4]

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    A group of individuals, including personnel in Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) camouflage uniforms and civilians in casual clothing, are engaged in a traditional Japanese toy activity called kendama (cup-and-ball game) indoors. The setting appears to be a recreational or community room, decorated with balloon animals and a reflective tablecloth. The atmosphere is informal and social, suggesting a cultural exchange or recreational event.

    JAPAN

    08.31.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Sherald McAulay 

    U.S. Army Japan

    A Japanese Soldier teaches Australian and U.S. Soldiers how to play kendama, a traditional Japanese ball-and-cup game, during the Friendship and Cultural Exchange at Camp Higashi-Chitose, Aug. 31, 2026. The four-day event brings Soldiers from the U.S., Japan and Australian armies to learn and participate in traditional Japanese games and customs before the start of the 2026 Yama Sakura training events. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Sherald McAulay)

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    Date Taken: 08.31.2026
    Date Posted: 09.01.2026 19:24
    Photo ID: 9902951
    VIRIN: 260831-A-SM347-3978
    Resolution: 2636x3954
    Size: 1.75 MB
    Location: JP
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    A multinational military gathering takes place in what appears to be a community or recreation room, with U.S. Army and Japanese Self-Defense Force personnel engaged in craft or activity tables. Flags from Australia, Japan, and the United States are visibly hanging from the ceiling, indicating an international cooperative event. Civilians in business attire are also present, suggesting a joint community engagement or cultural exchange activity.
    A group of individuals, including personnel in Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) camouflage uniforms and civilians in casual clothing, are engaged in a traditional Japanese toy activity called kendama (cup-and-ball game) indoors. The setting appears to be a recreational or community room, decorated with balloon animals and a reflective tablecloth. The atmosphere is informal and social, suggesting a cultural exchange or recreational event.
    A U.S. Army soldier named Ponder, wearing captain rank insignia, participates in a Japanese calligraphy session alongside a Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier. They are seated at a table covered with calligraphy supplies, with a 'Calligraphy' sign visible in the background. This appears to be a cultural exchange activity between U.S. and Japanese military personnel.
    A smiling young woman in an olive green military-style shirt is seated at a table, holding out a red origami crane in her open palms. She appears to be at an origami demonstration or cultural activity booth, indicated by the 'Origami' sign on the wall behind her. Colorful origami decorations and paper materials are visible in the surrounding area.

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