10/22/2012 - A Japanese woman dressed as Minnie Mouse and her two children show off their costumes during the Misawa Halloween Festival costume contest at Sky Plaza in Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 20, 2012. During the festival, families from the area spent the day together while being entertained with music, food and candy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)
10/22/2012 - Thousands of Japanese and American citizens watch the costume contest during the Misawa Halloween Festival at Sky Plaza in Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 20, 2012. The Misawa Halloween Festival is an annual event where children and adults dress up and enjoy the season. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)
10/22/2012 - Individuals dressed as a bumble bee and Baikinman, a famous Japanese character, laugh and dance together during the Misawa Halloween Festival at Sky Plaza in Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 20, 2012. The festival allows Americans to share their Halloween traditions with Japanese families in an effort to strengthen bilateral relationship. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)
10/22/2012 - A store owner hands out candy to trick-or-treaters during the Misawa Halloween Festival on Main Street at Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 20, 2012. During the festival, American and Japanese families enjoyed music, food, a costume contest and tons of sugary treats. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)
10/22/2012 - Japanese and American citizens knock on doors of local businesses on Main Street for candy during the Misawa Halloween Festival at Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 20, 2012. Japanese and American children of all ages were given the opportunity to show off their costumes during the costume contest and eat some sweets before Halloween. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)
10/22/2012 - A Japanese national distributes candy to trick-or-treaters on Main Street in Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 20, 2012. Local store owners and friendly members of the Misawa community filled eager children’s bags with sugary sweets from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson)
