Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Fischer | Naval Air Facility Misawa | 02.06.2024
SAPPORO, Japan (Feb. 7, 2024) - Sailors pose for a photo with Yokopon, the Tanuki (Japanese Racoon Dog) Sailor mascot (center) during the 74th Annual Sapporo Snow Festival. This is the 39th year the U.S. Navy has participated in the festival, allowing Sailors a unique opportunity to experience Japanese culture and tradition while strengthening the close friendship between the U.S. Navy and the......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Fischer | Naval Air Facility Misawa | 01.31.2024
SAPPORO, Japan (Feb. 1, 2024) - Aviation Electronics Technician 1st Class Lauren Blossom, from Belton, Missouri, poses with a snow anchor she made during the 74th Annual Sapporo Snow Festival. This is the 39th year the U.S. Navy has participated in the festival, allowing Sailors a unique opportunity to experience Japanese culture and tradition while strengthening the close friendship between......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Fischer | Naval Air Facility Misawa | 01.29.2024
SAPPORO, Japan (Jan. 30, 2024) - Aviation Electricians Mate 2nd Class Jade Paisley, left, and Yeoman 2nd class Johnpaulo Clavio carve the letters USN during the 74th Annual Sapporo Snow Festival. This is the 39th year the U.S. Navy has participated in the festival, allowing Sailors a unique opportunity to experience Japanese culture and tradition while strengthening the close friendship......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Fischer | Naval Air Facility Misawa | 01.28.2024
SAPPORO, Japan (Jan. 29, 2024) - Operations Specialist 2nd Class Eric Brierley, from Jacksonville, Florida, works on a snow sculpture during the 74th Annual Sapporo Snow Festival. This is the 39th year the U.S. Navy has participated in the festival, allowing Sailors a unique opportunity to experience Japanese culture and tradition while strengthening the close friendship between the U.S. Navy......
Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Devon Dow | U.S. Navy | 02.10.2012
Mineman Seaman Bryan Surber, assigned to the mine countermeasures ship USS Patriot (MCM 7), talks to local media about the operations of the mine neutralization vehicle, during a ship tour, as the USS Patriot arrives in Tomakomai, Japan, for a goodwill port visit. During the visit, sailors will have the opportunity to take part in outdoor winter activities and visit the world famous Sapporo......
