Marines bear samurai armor, partake in historical tradition
November 22, 2015 — Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, participated in the Kuragake Castle Festival in Kuga, Iwakuni, Nov. 22, 2015.The local festival honors the Kuga samurai who urged their castle lord to take a last stand against a much larger enemy force.“As Marines, we have an opportunity to be part of what Iwakuni has to offer,” said Lance Cpl. MORE
|
|
|
Modern warriors, historic traditions
November 17, 2013 — For most Marines aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan weekends are a time to relax and unwind, but for five volunteers, their Sunday was spent at the Kuragake Castle Festival Nov. 17, 2013.The festival drew volunteers to Kuga Elementary School, where service members donned authentic samurai armor and weapons, and paraded through the MORE
|
|
|