Petty Officer 3rd Class Holden W. Moyer performs a
Petty Officer 3rd Class Holden W. Moyer performs a cover of “My Girl” Nov. 15 at the Nippon Budokan Arena, Tokyo, during the Japan Self-Defense Force Marching Band Festival. The festival provides an opportunity... More
Japan Ground Self- Defense Force members present their
Japan Ground Self- Defense Force members present their nation’s flag as the national anthem plays before the start of the show Nov. 14 at the Nippon Budokan Arena, Tokyo, as part of the Japan Self- Defense Forc... More
Lance Cpl. Isabel L. Wei, a native of San Jose, California,
Lance Cpl. Isabel L. Wei, a native of San Jose, California, sings the popular song, “Let It Go,” from the movie Frozen alongside military vocalists from Japan and Australia Nov. 15 at the Nippon Budokan Arena d... More
The conductor of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
The conductor of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Middle Band stands on his podium and faces the ground after his band's performance Nov. 13 at the Nippon Budokan Arena, Tokyo, as part of the JSDF Marching B... More
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Akira Takeda,
Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Col. Akira Takeda, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer Joshua A. Stone exchange gifts Nov. 15 at the Nippon Budokan Arena in Tokyo during the 2014 Japan Self-Defens... More
Cadets perform a drill routine Nov. 15 at the Nippon
Cadets perform a drill routine Nov. 15 at the Nippon Budokan Arena in Tokyo during the 2014 Japan Self-Defense Force Marching Band Festival. The festival is an annual event celebrating the anniversary of the JS... More
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Joshua A. Stone stands on his
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Joshua A. Stone stands on his podium as he prepares to command the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band through their performance Nov. 14 at the Nippon Budokan Arena, Tokyo, as part of th... More
Taiko drummers perform at the 2014 Japan Self-Defense
Taiko drummers perform at the 2014 Japan Self-Defense Force Marching Band Festival Nov. 15 at the Nippon Budokan Arena in Tokyo. The festival brought together military bands from across the Asia-Pacific region,... More
Japan Air Self-Defense Force service members perform
Japan Air Self-Defense Force service members perform Nov. 15 at the Nippon Budokan Arena in Tokyo as part of the 2014 Japan Self-Defense Force Marching Band Festival. The festival is an annual event celebrating... More
Akinori Eto, left, greets the commanding officers of
Akinori Eto, left, greets the commanding officers of the military bands participating in the 2014 Japan Self-Defense Force Marching Band Festival Nov. 15 at the Nippon Budokan Arena in Tokyo. The festival is an... More
Australian service members sing as part of their performance
Australian service members sing as part of their performance Nov. 15 at the Nippon Budokan Arena in Tokyo during the 2014 Japan Self-Defense Force Marching Band Festival. The festival is an annual event celebra... More
Color guard Marines march onto the stage Nov. 15 at
Color guard Marines march onto the stage Nov. 15 at the Nippon Budokan Arena in Tokyo during the 2014 Japan Self-Defense Force Marching Band Festival. The event marked the 60th anniversary of the JSDF and starr... More
Marines in a drum line perform Nov. 14 at the Nippon
Marines in a drum line perform Nov. 14 at the Nippon Budokan Arena in Tokyo during the 2014 Japan Self-Defense Force Marching Band Festival. The festival is an annual event celebrating the anniversary of the JS... More
Staff Sgt. James R. Holt, a native of Independence,
Staff Sgt. James R. Holt, a native of Independence, Kentucky, salutes the audience Nov. 14 at the Nippon Budokan Arena in Tokyo during the 2014 Japan Self-Defense Force Marching Band Festival. The festival is a... More
The Republic of Korea Navy’s performance featured a
The Republic of Korea Navy’s performance featured a dancer who flipped his way around the stage, dancing to a traditional Korean melody Nov. 13 at the Nippon Budokan Arena, Tokyo, as part of the Japan Self-Defe... More
Soldiers in the Japan Self-Defense Force drum teams
Soldiers in the Japan Self-Defense Force drum teams electrify the audience with their thunderous performance involving over 20 drums Nov. 14 at the Nippon Budokan Arena, Tokyo, as part of the JSDF Marching Band... More
U.S. Marines prepare to perform after marching on stage
U.S. Marines prepare to perform after marching on stage with members of the U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army, Japan Self-Defense Forces and Republic of Korea Navy Nov. 13 at the Nippon Budokan Arena, Tokyo, as part o... More
Yukari Miyake raises the crowd’s spirits with her opera-like
Yukari Miyake raises the crowd’s spirits with her opera-like voice Nov. 14 during a performance with the U.S. Navy’s 7th Fleet Band, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force band and the Republic of Korea’s Navy band ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer Joshua A. Stone
U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer Joshua A. Stone presents Australian Army Lt. Col. Gordon Lambie with a gift from the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band Nov. 15 at the Nippon Budokan Arena in Tokyo. The... More
The Republic of Korea Navy flies their flag proudly
The Republic of Korea Navy flies their flag proudly after their traditional-styled performance Nov. 13 at the Nippon Budokan Arena, Tokyo, as part of the Japan Self-Defense Force Marching Band Festival. The fes... More