Friendship Day

日米親善デー nichibei shinzen dē

At the other end of Golden Week, the Marine Corps puts on a public air-show attended by up to 250,000 curious Japanese nationals. Follow the crowds out of JR Iwakuni Station for the best viewing spots.

Hours: Closed
Weekly hours
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Sun Closed
Website: friendship-day.net (opens in a new tab)

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