10/31/2011 - Makibano kids perform during the opening ceremony of the 24th annual Japan Day at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 29. Japan Day is an opportunity for Misawa residents and their families to immerse themselves in various aspects of the Japanese culture. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)

10/31/2011 - Jenn Rothstein, left, along with her husband Col. Michael D. Rothstein, 35th Fighter Wing commander, center, and the Honorable Kazumasa Taneichi, Misawa City mayor, cut the ribbon to kick off the 24th annual Japan Day, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 29. Japan Day is an opportunity for Misawa residents and their families to immerse themselves in various aspects of the Japanese culture. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)

10/31/2011 - Luke Anderson, son of Tech. Sgt. Calen Anderson, 373rd Support Squadron, paints a picture for his "gonohe" kite during the 24th annual Japan Day, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 29. Japan Day is an opportunity for Misawa residents and their families to immerse themselves in various aspects of the Japanese culture. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)

10/31/2011 - Aiyana Reeves, right, daughter of Tech. Sgt. Zoe Reeves, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron, learns to write calligraphy during the 24th annual Japan Day, Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 29. Japan Day is an opportunity for Misawa residents and their families to immerse themselves in various aspects of the Japanese culture. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)

10/31/2011 - Jenn Rothstein, wife of Col. Michael D. Rothstein, 35th Fighter Wing commander, admires a flower arrangement during the 24th annual Japan Day, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 29. Japan Day is an opportunity for Misawa residents and their families to immerse themselves in various aspects of the Japanese culture. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)