SHIMODA, Japan (May 21, 2022) - The official party of the 83rd Shimoda Black Ship festival poses for a photo at the Gyokusenji Temple. The Shimoda Black Ship festival, or Shimoda Kurofune, celebrates Commodore Matthew C. Perry's arrival to Japan, Japan's subsequent opening to international trade, and the alliance. For 75 years, CFAY has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services in support of the 7th fleet's forward deployed naval forces, tenant commands, and thousands of military and civilian personnel and their families.

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