Photo By Sgt. Andrew Jones | Japanese residents watch as U.S. service members from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni...... read more read more
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MASUDA CITY, Japan (Nov. 5, 2018) – U.S. service members from Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni dressed up in traditional Japanese clothing and participated in the Masuda Nanao Festival in Masuda City, Japan, Nov. 3, 2018.
The service members travelled across the island from MCAS Iwakuni to the opposite coast of Japan and joined the locals in the ancient festival that involved a parade, music, dancing and street food.
The Marines and the Sailor played the part of protectors of the local samurai warriors and aristocracy in the festival that celebrates the local history and has roots dating back to the 10th Century.
During the parade the service members and local Japanese marched in a long procession through Masuda City while local residents and tourists watched and cheered from the sides of the road.
“(The local people) were really impressed with how the Marines and Sailor marched today,” said Takayuki Takeda, a community relations specialist with station S-7. “Of course Marines and Sailors are professional marchers, so even though local people get tired the marines and sailors never do. They stood still and walked really professionally. I heard a lot of people saying ‘wow that’s great, impressive’ and stuff like that.”
After the parade the service members changed out of their attire and went on to sample local foods from vendors set up along the parade route.
The service members mentioned that they enjoyed dressing up and experiencing the unique culture of the local area.
"Definitely go out and utilize the Single Marine Program and other trips that the base provides to you because those are the experiences you’ll never forget,” said U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Michael Lam, an administrative specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron and a participant in the festival. “Those are the experiences that you may only get one chance in your life to do.”
| Date Taken: | 11.06.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 11.06.2018 05:15 |
| Story ID: | 298906 |
| Location: | M, YAMAGUCHI, JP |
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