米海兵隊岩国航空基地

Japanese, Americans build relationships in a unique way - Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni residents and Japanese locals pose for a photo in front of the White Snake Shrine during a Cultural Adaptation trip in Iwakuni City, Japan, Sept. 15, 2017. Air station residents learned about the history and genetic makeup of the famed white snake species and were given the chance to touch and hold the snakes. Some of them eagerly volunteered to take their turn, while others were visibly nervous and even shook up. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carlos Jimenez)

Hannah Walker, a native of Michigan and Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni visitor, plays with a kendama toy during a visit to Kinjuen Nursing Home in Iwakuni City, Japan, July 7, 2017. The invitation to the nursing home was set up through the MCAS Iwakuni Cultural Adaptation Program to celebrate Tanabata, also known as the star festival. It gave tenants of the air station a taste of Japanese culture and friendship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gabriela Garcia-Herrera) - Hannah Walker, a native of Michigan and Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni visitor, plays with a kendama toy during a visit to Kinjuen Nursing Home in Iwakuni City, Japan, July 7, 2017. The invitation to the nursing home was set up through the MCAS Iwakuni Cultural Adaptation Program to celebrate Tanabata, also known as the star festival. It gave tenants of the air station a taste of Japanese culture and friendship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gabriela Garcia-Herrera)

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni residents and local Japanese volunteers pose for a photo after participating in a Cultural Adaptation Program rice-planting event in Iwakuni City, Japan, June 10, 2017. The event is held annually in June, after the rice seeds that were sown during April and May are grown and ready to be planted. Giving station residents the opportunity to participate in events like these is part of the Cultural Adaptation Program’s ongoing mission to show Americans Japanese customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Jimenez) - Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni residents and local Japanese volunteers pose for a photo after participating in a Cultural Adaptation Program rice-planting event in Iwakuni City, Japan, June 10, 2017. The event is held annually in June, after the rice seeds that were sown during April and May are grown and ready to be planted. Giving station residents the opportunity to participate in events like these is part of the Cultural Adaptation Program’s ongoing mission to show Americans Japanese customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Jimenez)

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni residents pose alongside Japanese students and locals duing a Cultural Adaption Program tea harvesting event in Iwakuni City, May 2, 2017. The Cultural Adaptation Program gave station residents the opportunity to experience the Japanese culture alongside elementary and high school students, nursing home residents and other Japanese locals. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Jimenez) - Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni residents pose alongside Japanese students and locals duing a Cultural Adaption Program tea harvesting event in Iwakuni City, May 2, 2017. The Cultural Adaptation Program gave station residents the opportunity to experience the Japanese culture alongside elementary and high school students, nursing home residents and other Japanese locals. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Jimenez)