American Day

Every year the Japanese citizens of Misawa throw a big old bash for us Americans its called American Day. During the festival, members of Misawa Air Base share American food, music and culture with the Japanese community. Japanese and American friendship is strengthened through the festive environment of food vendors and a large parade.
This year Chris is working mid shift (nights) so he sleeps during the day and was not able to make it. But Noah, Aslinn and I met up with my good friend Miriam her husband Lolo and their daughter (Noah's girlfriend hehe) Florentina. We were running a little behind but we were able to catch the tail end of the parade. Noah was still able to see the firetrucks, the taiko drums and about 1,000 motorcycles. Cyclists came from all over Japan to drive in the parade there were so many of them!
Noah and Florentina got to watch the k-9 dogs to a bite demonstration, bounce in a bouncy house and enjoy some shaved ice-Noah's first time!
It feel so good to be back in Japan there is just this wonderful vibe that the Japanese people give off. They are just so polite and fun to be around. It never ceases to amaze me that there could be a million people on a crowded street here, everyone is crammed together but they never run into you. If for some strange fluke reason you do get bumped it becomes a game of "I'm so sorry!" BOW BOW BOW "I'm so sorry!" BOW BOW BOW it could go on for days lol. I really enjoyed our last American day in Japan and I am so happy that Noah gets to experience all of this wonderful culture.
~Susan