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Photo by Lance Cpl. Triton Lai - Students from MCAS Iwakuni and students from local Japanese schools, pose for a group photo during the 58th annual Japanese and English speech contest in Iwakuni City, Japan, Nov. 17, 2019. The speech contest is held for participants to experience each other’s culture by learning and reciting a speech in their counterparts’ language. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Triton Lai)

Breaking language barriers, building bonds - Judges evaluate each contestant’s speech and stage presence during the 56th Annual Japanese and English Speech Contest at Sinfonia Iwakuni Concert Hall in Iwakuni City, Japan, Nov. 19, 2017. The contest was hosted by the Japanese American Society to help contestants understand and appreciate each other’s language and culture, strengthening the Japanese and American friendship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Muriah King)

Contestants pose for a picture after receiving their awards at the 55th Annual Japanese and English Speech Contest at Iwakuni Sinfonia in Iwakuni City, Japan, Nov. 13, 2016. The speech contest brought residents and local Japanese together, building stronger bonds while learning a new language and culture. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Carlos Cruz) - Contestants pose for a picture after receiving their awards at the 55th Annual Japanese and English Speech Contest at Iwakuni Sinfonia in Iwakuni City, Japan, Nov. 13, 2016. The speech contest brought residents and local Japanese together, building stronger bonds while learning a new language and culture. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Carlos Cruz)