Yokota Airmen participate in Tanabata Festival

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Juan Torres
U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Juan Torres

Yokota Airmen participate in Tanabata Festival

by Senior Airman Juan Torres
374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
August 9, 2019

Members from Yokota Air Base carry the 374th Airlift Wing’s official mikoshi during a Tanabata festival, Aug. 2, 2019, at Fussa City, Japan. The festival gives Yokota Air Base Airmen an opportunity to meet and build friendships with the local community while experiencing Japanese culture.

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