This is a list of air shows in Japan. Air shows in Japan are mostly those held at Japan Air Self-Defense Force and US military bases across the country. Air shows are sometimes known as festivals in Japan. The Japan Air Self-Defense Force, (JASDF) Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) all have air shows at their bases. Air shows or open days are also held at a number of US military bases in Japan. At JASDF base air shows it is common for the Blue Impulse aerobatic team to perform.