陸上自衛隊東部方面音楽隊は、昭和３５年に創隊され、東京都練馬区の朝霞駐屯地に所在しています。関東甲信越を含む１都１０県を活動範囲として、隊員の士気高揚、儀式、広報のための演奏を任務としてこれまでに長野冬季オリンピック、大喪の礼、即位の礼など国家的諸行事に参加しました。また、新潟中越・中越沖地震および東日本大震災災害派遣における慰問演奏を実施するなど国民と自衛隊の架け橋として年間約１００回の演奏を行っています。
The Eastern Army Band was officially activated in 1960. Stationed at Camp
Asaka, it provides musical support across Tokyo and ten adjacent prefectures.
With a mission to uplift morale, support ceremonial occasions, and engage
in public outreach, the Band performs at a wide range of events. Notable
appearances include national events such as the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics,
Imperial funeral and accession ceremonies, and performances in disaster-affected
areas following the 2004 Chuetsu Earthquake, the 2007 Chuetsu Offshore
Earthquake, and the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake.
With circa 100 performances annually, the Eastern Army Band plays a vital
role in strengthening the bond between the Self-Defense Forces and the
citizens of Japan.