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    MCIPAC Marines Join Chatan Residents for Annual Summer Cultural Exchange [Image 3 of 8]

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    A food distribution or feeding event is taking place, with multiple children and adults gathered and holding small cups or bowls. The scene is photographed from behind a serving counter or table, with a hand in the foreground appearing to ladle or pour food. The crowd appears to be waiting to receive food, suggesting a community outreach or charity feeding program.

    OKINAWA, JAPAN

    08.21.2026

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Miclo Rud 

    Marine Corps Installations Pacific

    Okinawan residents watch as somen noodles are placed into a water flume during a community event at the Jagaru Ward Community Center in Chatan, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 21, 2026. Nagashi somen, or flowing noodles, is a traditional Japanese summer custom where cold water carries thin noodles down a flume. The activity was part of an annual summer cultural exchange hosted for Marines assigned to Headquarters and Support battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific to strengthen community relations and the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Miclo Rud)

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    Date Taken: 08.21.2026
    Date Posted: 09.03.2026 01:29
    Photo ID: 9904953
    VIRIN: 260821-M-YS688-1118
    Resolution: 4640x6960
    Size: 5.04 MB
    Location: OKINAWA, JP
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    A group of people are gathered in a wet parking lot outside a building with Japanese signage, suggesting recent rainfall. A tall man in a black shirt, dark patterned shorts, and pink shoes appears to be instructing or addressing a woman in a navy blue outfit. The setting appears to be in Japan, with visible Japanese text on banners and storefront signs.
    The image shows people participating in a traditional Japanese nagashi somen (flowing noodles) activity, where yellow-green somen noodles flow through a water-filled bamboo or plastic chute. Participants are using chopsticks to catch the noodles as they pass by, while holding small white cups. Multiple people of varying ages are visible along the length of the chute.
    A food distribution or feeding event is taking place, with multiple children and adults gathered and holding small cups or bowls. The scene is photographed from behind a serving counter or table, with a hand in the foreground appearing to ladle or pour food. The crowd appears to be waiting to receive food, suggesting a community outreach or charity feeding program.
    A hand-painted wooden sign featuring Japanese/Chinese characters (謝莉区自治会, meaning approximately 'Sheri District Residents' Association'), decorated with a Pikachu illustration and colorful hand-drawn hearts. The word 'welcome' is partially visible at the top. A person in a blue shirt is holding or steadying the sign.
    A group of people are engaged in an indoor activity involving large clear plastic bags and colorful balls. An adult woman in a black top and a young girl in a light blue shirt are cooperatively holding a transparent bag containing red and yellow balls. The setting appears to be a hall or gymnasium with a stage backdrop visible in the background.
    A ball is captured mid-air approaching a row of plastic bottles arranged as makeshift bowling pins. The bottles are decorated with colorful cartoon character stickers and filled with small white objects, likely serving as weights. This appears to be an improvised bowling game set up indoors.
    A group of people are gathered in what appears to be a cultural or community hall, with several individuals standing near a wooden bench against a wall decorated with large circular drum-like objects. Three people wearing name badges are standing at the front, appearing to be presenters or volunteers, while others in the foreground hold packaged items. The setting suggests a community event, orientation, or cultural exchange activity.
    Two young men wearing name tags are presenting educational materials in what appears to be a classroom or community hall setting. The person on the right is holding up a flashcard showing the letter 'T' with a tomato illustration, suggesting an English language learning activity. A young child is visible in the foreground, and traditional-looking drums or instruments are visible in the background.

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