6/4/2012 - U.S. Airmen, dressed up in frightening costumes, scared kids during the 24th Annual American Day at Misawa City, Japan, June 3, 2012. More than 80,000 people attended the festival to support strengthening bilateral relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kenna Jackson/Released)

6/4/2012 - Japanese children get a dose of terror while walking through a man-made haunted house maze during the 24th Annual American Day festival at Misawa City, Japan, June 3, 2012. American Day is an event hosted by the Misawa International Club and the 35th Fighter Wing to celebrate the strong bilateral relations between Misawa Air Base and the Japanese community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kenna Jackson/Released)

6/4/2012 - A Japanese family rides the train around Train Park during the 24th Annual American Day celebration at Misawa City, Japan, June 3, 2012. The festival allows the base community to share American traditions with the Misawa community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kenna Jackson/Released)

6/4/2012 - A group of Japanese children sit in a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron front-end loader during the 24th Annual American Day festival at Misawa City, Japan, June 3, 2012. In support of strengthening bilateral relations, more than 80,000 people attended the festival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kenna Jackson/Released)

6/4/2012 - A Japanese band plays in front of the Misawa Air Base main gate at the 24th Annual American Day festival at Misawa City, Japan, June 3, 2012. Attendees were invited to enjoy American and Japanese food, music and culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kenna Jackson/Released)

6/4/2012 - Local Japanese children jump and play in the Rock ‘em Sock ‘em pen during the 24th Annual American Day festival at Misawa City, Japan, June 3, 2012. The purpose of the festival was to share with the Japanese community Amerian traditions, food and music. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kenna Jackson/Released)

6/4/2012 - U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Overton, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, displays a bomb suit during the parade at the 24th Annual American Day at Misawa City, Japan, June 3, 2012. Many Air Force vehicles were displayed during, including 35th Security Forces patrol vehicles, a 35 CES fire truck and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaleb Snay/Released)

6/4/2012 - Motorcyclists drive together during the parade at the 24th Annual American Day at Misawa City, Japan, June 3, 2012. More than 100 motorcyclists participated in the parade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaleb Snay/Released)

6/4/2012 - A fire truck from the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Services is displayed during the parade at the 24th Annual American Day at Misawa City, Japan, June 3, 2012. Hundreds of Misawa City and Misawa Air Base residents attended to see military vehicles a joint-service honor guard and base family members marching during the parade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaleb Snay/Released)

6/4/2012 - Servicemembers march in formation at Misawa City, Japan, June 03, 2012 in support of the 24th annual American Day event. American Day introduces American culture and traditions to the local Japanese community and is hosted by Misawa Air Base, Misawa City and the Misawa International Club. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaleb Snay/Released)

6/4/2012 - The Misawa Air Base Honor Guard presents the colors at the opening ceremony of the 24th Annual American Day at Misawa City, Japan, June 3, 2012. Proper courtesies were displayed for both the Japanese and United States national anthems. The festival was held in an attempt to support strengthening bilateral relations. More than 80,000 people attended the festival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Kee/Released)

6/4/2012 - Spectators and volunteers watch the contestants eat hot dogs at the 24th Annual American Day festival at Misawa City, Japan, June 3, 2012. Contestants had five minutes to eat up to ten hot dogs. Attendees were invited to enjoy American and Japanese food, music and culture. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Kee/Released)

6/4/2012 - Members of the Japanese and Misawa Air Base basketball teams celebrate at the end of their game at the 24th Annual American Day at Misawa City, Japan, June 3, 2012. The two teams competed in an exhibition game that left the Americans victorious. American Day is an event hosted by the Misawa International Club and the 35th Fighter Wing to celebrate the strong bilateral relations between Misawa Air Base and the Japanese community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Kee/Released)