J-TOWN

American National Anthem: Relay Song Video from Japan

Aired: Mar. 25, 2021

While the US has been seriously affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, their Host Towns in Japan for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics have come together to create a relay song video of the American national anthem to show their support, sang to the music of the United States Army Japan Band. This segment features the bonds made through this project.

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Students participating in creating the relay song video
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The United States Army Japan Band
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Kitakata City’s Shiokawa Junior High School students
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During the U.S.A. Host Town Online Symposium

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