200131-N-EJ241-1085 SAPPORO, Japan (Jan. 31, 2020)

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SAPPORO, Japan (Jan. 31, 2020) - Masaaki Watanabe, who has visited Misawa Navy teams for at least the past 14 years, shares coffee with the Misawa Navy Sapporo Snow Team during the 71st Annual Sapporo Snow Festival. This is the 37th year the U.S. Navy has participated in the festival, allowing Sailors a unique opportunity to experience Japanese culture and tradition while strengthening the close friendship between the U.S. Navy and the citizens of Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jan David De Luna Mercado)