Japanese Navy Enters Pearl Harbor Flying The Rising Sun

Footage of three ships and one submarine of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (formerly the Imperial Japanese Navy) as they enter Pearl Harbor flying the Japanese "Rising Sun" flag, the Naval ensign. The Imperial Japanese Navy was dissolved in 1945 with the unconditional surrender of Japan at the end of World War II. Since WWII, Japan's Rising Sun flag has been criticized for its association with the country's aggressive militaristic past.
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[@jack_cry9518]

The Japanese captain: “You know what would be funny?”

[@blip1]

Hahaha!

[@benedictodunsky2790]

His XO : " Uhh... Idk, bring an azur lane Atago cosplayer in our ship ? " The CO : " My expectations for you were low, but Holy fuck..."

[@Slideways1989]

@@benedictodunsky2790 An Atago cosplayer? Now we are talking!

[@sam8742]

"well we are at pearl harbor sir"

[@PaKu921]

That we go into an open channel and start yelling "Tora! Tora! Tora!"??

[@olentangy74]

I got to meet some Japanese sailors on several occasions over my Naval career, both enlisted as well as Officers. To a man, they were as friendly and courteous as could be. True Naval professionals.

[@chiefjudge8456]

And I met plenty who were assholes.

[@GolddenWaffles]

Chief Judge If everybody is an asshole to you, just know that you’re the asshole

[@chiefjudge8456]

@@GolddenWaffles I didn't say "everybody". Come back when you have an argument.

[@bridgecross]

@@chiefjudge8456 Do you mean you've met some rude Japanese, or do you mean you've met some rude, unprofessional Japanese sailors? Because that's what the OP was referring to.

[@soppa112]

@@bridgecross he's met neither, he's a sad low life troll

[@zerofail.455]

I love historic footage of old foes at peace as good allies. Japan has become an economic powerhouse and one of America's greatest allies.

[@orneryokinawan4529]

My grandfather never thought Japan could do as it had, post war. A post war economic miracle is an understatement.

[@GolddenWaffles]

FlashCombo You’re just paranoid

[@laffey.chan_]

@@mayoutoobid USA have it too, Google CPUSA

[@Stinger913]

Ruby Hananta ^ exactly - and neither party is even relevant or has any real power. If you’re frightened by the mere existence of a communist party then you’re weak.

[@laffey.chan_]

@@Stinger913 me I just like the Soviet Union, not communists

[@dukeofwelington]

Uss Arizona pops out of the water. "Am i a joke to you?" XD

[@carltornblom3648]

Hiroshima and Nagasaki arise and declare "yes."

[@Chameleon_Effect74]

The 500lb bomb thought so.. XD

[@Phantom_Of_Fury]

*USS West Virginia comes out of the water* "Vengeance time. . ."

[@theycallme4799]

After this comment .. yes. 😔

[@A_Rotisserie_Chicken]

*Arizona pops out* “Haha, paybacks a bitch.” *fires full salvo*

[@kuribayashi84]

Huh, I fully expected to find the comment-section full of people losing their minds over this and I'm positively surprised.

[@wind7519]

The ones who would be are butthurt Koreans who get easily offended.

[@user-jl2zh5df4t]

theworldhere247 yeah just like the only people be offended by the nazi flag are the Jews right

[@hayek218]

+WELSH Corgi ???? It is you who cannot read your own history as they are written in Chinese characters. You cannot even check who is telling the truth... What a miserable Korean liar.

[@user-jl2zh5df4t]

August Hayek poor You with your sad life spreading your lies and representing as truth. No wonder no one believes you because everyone know the truth. Such a little man with a little brain and little peni s with no courage at all . Typical coward

[@nctarheel6152]

Schwatvogel several have. But not too many I guess

[@beaglemanzzz]

The USS Missouri was probably giving it dirty looks.

[@Airland_combat]

beaglemanzzz ...........Just. Just stop, please.

[@timber_wulf5775]

Air, land_combat 2017 you are a young comment on something old

[@Airland_combat]

Timber_Wulf Umm... Ok? What's your exact point?

[@bubby8825]

@Everest Y 。 They literally surrendered on her deck. Are you disabled?

[@ericcrabtree7075]

The Arizona was probably giving them the finger

[@JosefSloanson]

All fun and games until grandpa has a PTSD flashback and jumps into a p40 and rains down hell 😂

[@quisqueyanguy120]

The Aegis system would shoot him down easily.

[@theycallme4799]

His p40 would never make it off the ground to begin with. No crew to maintenance the damned thing. 👍Time to drop a few dimes...

[@javo5270]

@@theycallme4799 r/whoosh

[@javo5270]

@@quisqueyanguy120 you missed the joke

[@theycallme4799]

@@javo5270 I didn't miss it. It's a terrible 'joke'.

[@garymccann2960]

I am proud to have Japan an ally of the USA.

[@suhandatanker]

yeah unlike world war 2 everyone is killin eachother and stuff but hey who cares, world war 2 is over

[@user-bn2vc9ik8k]

I want you to know about this This flag is called wook il go(The rising sun flag)was used by japanese army for sympbolize their militarism and retionalizing their invasion during the the world war2 Under the name of the flag, japan raised the the world war2 They invaded korea, china, and many asian countries and massacred people About 20 million people were massacred and women were used as sexual slaves Japanese soldiers cut people heads for having fun. did rifle practices by binding people on trees and shooting them and even burned them in order for their family not to find them In case of germany. they repented their faults in the past and give apologies to the countries where germany invaded. Also. Germany is totally prohibiting all behaviors related to Nazi However. far from officially apologizing to asian countries. the goverment of japan is denying their invasion and even still using the rising sun Some japanese did drawing the symbol on their face and waved the flags on olympic Another ploblem is that over 50 global brands are still making their products with this design without knowing the meaning of this flag

[@user-bn2vc9ik8k]

The rising sun flag = Nazi flag Currently. Many people don’t know about that

[@kkhagerty6315]

장우영 except that Japan has apologized multiple times over the years for war crimes committed and is now ally #1 in the pacific

[@lHurtYourFeeIings]

Ah... they were our enemies? You uneducated idiot.

[@GoldRushMedia2023]

Nothing wrong with friends coming to visit.

[@michaelfigueroa3077]

longtrang1 that true America and Japan are welcome to American

[@frankwu4747]

To a house they previously raided.

[@power3480]

@@frankwu4747 and learned from the consequences of it

[@wingblitz2216]

@@power3480 That's whats makes us humans

[@kman-mi7su]

@Funky Monkey Most of them have passed away, we blew them into the stone ages twice in Hiroshima and Nagasaki and times marches on things change. So......

[@AnthonyDiPalma]

I lived in Pearl Harbor for 6 years and watched their ships and subs come in. They always paid great respect by manning the rails

[@Fede_uyz]

"Yeah sorry, we left some planes here some time ago, would you mind returning them?

[@tzzgaboo4515]

True story btw

[@nate4327]

Me: hey grandpa! Look at what’s on TV! Him: *sees the Japan entering Pearl Harbor flying the rising sun after 77 years* Him: I’ll be back Me: wait- grandpa! The war ended years ago!

[@mtf_nine_tailed_fox385]

_Ok listen here you little sh-_

[@shelty3178]

Lol

[@Daytonaman675]

“Shut up you little shit, I fought in the big war!”

[@shelty3178]

Lolopro110

[@CX190_PROOF]

Racks 40mm bofors

[@Shevaron]

As a kid 40 years ago there was a Japanese ship in San Diego that let people come on board and greet the sailors. I still remember their smiles and kindness to this day.

[@user-ym9wg8wf5y]

The rising sun flag is traditional to the Japanese and has been used for a long time. It saddens me to see Koreans who do not think well of Japan telling lies about this flag.

[@ap5571]

atleast this time they called ahead before showing up

[@NorthernE]

Lol

[@dannymcnamara2554]

Too funny!!

[@Immortal-Daiki]

Awwww shiiit

[@agentc8542]

I was expecting the comments to be full of haters and arguments Glad to see everyone being nice and supportive of this.

[@jerryavalos9610]

Glad everyone is cool about it, I lost two relatives in the Pacific during World War II, seeing the Rising Sun at Pearl doesn't make me feel happy, but I will deal with it.

[@coolman17701]

Japan is real cool, they love us.

[@no-kf8yy]

If you want an argument? Go look at Pakistanis and Indians arguing, they have no chill.

[@shoaibmohammadali4324]

@@no-kf8yy me being an Indian...I agree.

[@josephstalin9604]

@@no-kf8yy Pakistan and India have a conflict on a daily basis. It's not like Japan and USA these countries are now friends. Indian prime minister went to Pakistan for peace treaty after two months the Pakistani started a war with us. What do you want us to do become friends with snakes.

[@chiefseadawg5164]

As a Retired Navy Chief, I am very glad to see these JSDF ships entering port in Pearl Harbor. After all, Japan is one of the United States' strongest allies. The Japanese are a wonderful and proud people with a wonderful culture and very strong Navy. Thank goodness they are on our side!

[@peterkilbridge6523]

Well, it's either that or the ChiCom flag. Guess history has some some strange twists and turns.

[@karantikoo9302]

strongest allies but weakest armed

[@Thingpng]

@@karantikoo9302 Because America will literally not let them have a proper military. Everything is considered "self-defense"

[@DanielMorales-jl7ek]

@@Thingpngin other words America “nerfed” the Japanese military post ww2?

[@Dicka899]

@@DanielMorales-jl7ekno it banned it, they aren’t allowed a real military

[@dadsc10]

we all learn from our past , Glad we are friends with Japan now, thank god we live in peace with each other, :)

[@masterchefoftheuscc7943]

@Chiharu Mukae every country has it's cruel parts America Britain anyone no country is pure but it's part of being a country you have to learn from your wrong doings and improve

[@WriterNakwanjong]

Japanese never regret about Pacific war crime. Many Asian and American died and suffered under that rising sun flag. While Japanese were opening alive human body, they held that flag in another hand. And people who watched their family died and suffered under the rising sun flag are still alive. If you have human heart, i think you should not show that flag to them. It is not far past.

[@aioee877]

@@WriterNakwanjong does mao ring any bells

[@user-ct9lw1uk7n]

@@WriterNakwanjong いつから旭日旗アレルギーになったんだっけ？？

[@jehuirasales3588]

@Chiharu Mukae we lost both sides, we were all driven from different fates and drawn to war by our leaders. But it is all in the past now. You are forgiven by our people and now share treaty both sides and love. - love from Philippines.

[@lastcommodore2071]

The 'rising sun flag' that is still used by Japan's navy originated in the 19th Century. It is not specific to the Second World War.

[@goofyroofy]

the sw@stika was originated in Buddhist areas, but we font let the Germans fly that one now, do we? It's common f'n sense, maybe if the Japanese killed more chews ppl would be more upset over it.

[@monzus]

⁠@@goofyroofythe Nazis didn’t use the swastika as a symbol, they used the hakenkreuz which happens to look like a swastika, the difference being that it’s tilted on its axis.

[@leestewart72]

Japan is the only country licensed to build the F-15.

[@GONDAINAGONDAINAGOYAN]

おそらく2008年のRIMPAC（Rim of the Pacific Exercise）環太平洋合同演習の際、真珠湾に入港する様子を捉えたものと思われます。 ①艦番号174　イージスミサイル護衛艦「きりしま」　JS Kirishima, DDG-174 ②艦番号141　ヘリコプター搭載護衛艦「はるな」　　JS Haruna, DDH-141 ③艦番号595　潜水艦「なるしお」　　　　　　　　　　　ＪS Narushio, SS-595 ④艦番号112　汎用護衛艦「まきなみ」　　　　　　　　JS Makinami, DD-112

[@lillyie]

Pearl Harbor: ah shit, here we go again

[@idfk3199]

no no no u say that when the airforce is flying over xD

[@jamesa.2880]

The US would prevail again...

[@macsdaddy3383]

Yup and it is flying on an Aegis Missile Cruiser that the U.S. sold them!

[@connorkilgour3374]

the Aegis system they may have bought but Japan builds all their own ships

[@Rice00Ninja]

Thats a destroyer and japan builds its own fleet

[@nicholasteng9910]

These ships may look very similar to Arleigh Burke Class Destroyers. In fact they are very close copies of the Arleigh Burke Class. The Kongo Class, Atago Class and Maya Class Destroyers are very similar indeed.

[@signolias100]

i was going to say that is just the japanese aegis destroyer not an american destroyer

[@nicholasteng9910]

@@Ballin191 Yeah I noticed how large they were compared to the Arlreigh Burke Class Destroyers

[@ReformedSooner24]

They lost men too. We didn’t get ENTIRELY thwacked. Just mostly. And we nuked them for their trouble. Twice. I’d say that makes it even

[@romeo-manny]

Heh Midway was our revenge for Pearl but let's not forget the poor folks that died across those cities in those atrocities - even then that would be revenge for the likes of Bataan and Nanjing.

[@Spaghetter813]

@@romeo-manny and how, according to historian Richard B, Frank, 100,000-200,000 Chinese were dying every month due to Japanese occupation.

[@adamperry9755]

The USN did get a Pearl Harbour style revenge when they hit what was left of the Japanese navy at Kure harbour, if I remember right they got a couple of battleships/cruisers and a fair few smaller ships

[@glennferguson1265]

If you feel Bad for the Poor Asian man that they Got Nuked at the End of World War II Read the History.They would not surrender the estimates to invade the Japanese Home Island for casualties were way higher for them and us. Not to mention the all of the Troops still fighting in China. In the end it saved lives, The First Bomb was not enough to convince them it took them a second and that maybe we had many more.

[@alblgz]

Nagumo should have launched the third wave.

[@shizukamori6755]

I'd just like to make a few comments regarding the title of this video. Technically, the Japanese (Imperial) Navy does not exist anymore. It went defunct after the surrender in 1945. What you see in this video is a vessel of the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Forces. And the Rising Sun Flag is its official ensign. I am glad that Japan and the USA are now friends and allies.

[@benbo4394]

Yes we get anime now too

[@cipher0324]

The only thing the JMSDF keep is the flag, nothing else.

[@xXageraXx]

This is the clarification and back ground context i needed to make sense of this video

[@jonathanfreytusfreitas]

Reynaldo Flores thank you for that clarification.

[@shizukamori6755]

@@MattInIllinois The JMSDF is willing and fully capable of deploying anywhere in the world for humanitarian or peacekeeping missions. Moreover, in 2016, then Prime minister Abe was able to make a reinterpretation of the Japanese post WWII pacifist constitution. This reinterpretation will allow Japanese combat troops to be deployed overseas for the first time since 1945.

[@waffletraktor9660]

We may have had our differences in the past but we can overcome that and we welcome you to our humble naval base 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵

[@Joey_Avocado]

I do not think you know the meaning to the word humble

[@marcello3888]

No

[@camf7522]

Is not the “rising sun” flag the Japanese naval ensign? Hardly controversial. Just like the White ensign for the RN and the Australian White ensign for the RAN. I think the USN may be the only navy to fly the National Flag at the stern of a naval vessel?

[@tomservo5007]

there are two designs, IJN and post WWII -- this flag isn't the modern version

[@dashcroft1892]

Tom Servo ... it is the current ensign of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Forces, in use since 1954, and identical to the IJN ensign used until 1945. The sun disk is skewed to the hoist, versus the “war flag” where the sun disk is centred on the white background. The Japanese (Ground) Self-Defence Forces’ flag has a centred sun disk, but only eight rays (instead of sixteen) with a partial gold border - maybe you were thinking of that flag.

[@pac1fic055]

D Ashcroft - the centered version is the war flag of the Imperial Japanese Army. The shifted version was the IJN’s and continues to be used by the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force.

[@byronharano2391]

Well spoken and thank you for the education about Country's Naval Ensign. Mother Russia has her own Naval Ensign as well. Glad Japan is our Pacific Ally.

[@byronharano2391]

@@dashcroft1892 I never noticed. Thanks

[@earlyburg]

So proud to be allies with an honorable and strong Japan. We are even stronger together!

[@greggibler5644]

My father was a marine and I had 3 uncles that were in the army that fought in World War ll. I'm glad that we get along with Japan now.

[@signolias100]

@@k9cobra728 russia was never really "good". in that respect your example was a bad example. is the UK "bad" now? the U.S.? France? Canada? Australia? Poland? your point is kind of moot when you actually look at the world as a whole. yes the former Axis powers have turned over a new leaf, but your stance is weak at best.

[@newspaperbin6763]

@@k9cobra728 I dont know where you're going with this comment.

[@dariomladenovski7047]

Japan had no other choice but to get along lol, but they went from a strong empire to a colony and a host for foreign bases, yikes

[@peterm3964]

So proud to have the beautiful people of Japan as friends . He who was once my enemy is now my friend . Seek peace at every turn .

[@Joker-yw9hl]

Love Japan from the UK 🇯🇵🇬🇧

[@user-ln4me5zg8w]

Thank You　ありがとう Love UK from Japan　👍️

[@ROTHSTEIN01]

​@@user-ln4me5zg8wnever

[@oleddisplaygenuine7816]

This shows a firm and great relationship between US and Japan.

[@mtf_nine_tailed_fox385]

It's all Peaceful and bliss until, from the distance you hear _"TENNA HEIKA BANZAI!!!!"_

[@anonymoususerrr6765]

Underrated comment

[@hardtanker7522]

I believe the correct saying is TORA TORA TORA!!!

[@nopiez4u876]

*TENNO HEIKA BANZAI!!!*

[@didaanggii6870]

well its become hentai😁

[@BestSalesman]

@@hardtanker7522 is that a Jojo reference?

[@ghostmost2614]

Came in through the front door. 👍🇺🇸

[@VersusARCH]

2:36 They are sailing in with bigger submarines this time... 1:41 To top the irony, the destroyer hull number ends with '41...

[@michaelusswisconsin6002]

Hmmmm

[@ErnestJay88]

Finally, they enter pearl harbor again (this time in peace)

[@Jackice]

Agree, and as Allies

[@questionreality6003]

In alliance - they're our partners,

[@LGGirl-gr6fy]

More like a slap in the face. It's like the enemy is walking on the dead. No matter how you cut this up, it's so wrong. Any other Harbor would have been better. But not Pearl Harbor. Insult to injures of those left behind by those who died by the hands of the japanese during world war 2

[@shizukamori6755]

@@LGGirl-gr6fy That war had been over for more than 8 decades. We have admitted our wrongdoings and have made amends for them. Japan and America are now friends and allies.

[@cjkuromorimine4611]

For now...

[@AdstarAPAD]

The flag is their military ensign. They have a right to fly it as they please.

[@xm16vulcan]

AdstarAPAD Wow I didn't know, thanks for sharing it!

[@AdstarAPAD]

hiro-hnl zsma Yes the swasticka was adopted by the gernam nazie movement as it's party symbol. But they never invented the symbol they adopted it from another culture. The swasticka was originally used and is still used as a religious symbol in the Hindu and Buddhist religions where it is known as the svasti sign among other names. It is also used as a character in some Asian scripts.

[@AdstarAPAD]

Gerald Martin The Swastika my have come through Italy to Germany. But it did not originate in Italy. I do not know where the Nazi Salute comes from..

[@geraldmartin3081]

From Italy also.

[@mrrogerj442]

AdstarAPAD The nazi salute originated in Italy. It was the Roman salute.

[@matthewbezzant7332]

I’m part Japanese and part American. I’ve had ancestors that fought on both sides in world war 2 who gave their lives. I have a deep love, profound respect and much pride from both Japan and my home country America. This video warms my heart to see that two enemies can now be very powerful allies. Can’t wait to see what the future has to offer for both Japan and the USA

[@nunya4244]

Amen to that!

[@goofyroofy]

Great, let me know you'd be just as pleased to see a German vessel sail into New York with the old Reichsmarine flag, ya know the one with the "bad" symbol on it, hey if the j@ps can do it, why no them......

[@xfhulurf6774]

Japanese crew: where we sailing captain? Captain: Pearl Harbor. Japanese crew: intense sweating and heroshima flashbacks

[@nopiez4u876]

Hiroshima*

[@m3m3lord61]

*heorhsima

[@TV-xd1pb]

Hashirama

[@michaelmoses8745]

The '41 destroyer entering pearl harbor with the rising sun flag. Was this on december 7th?

[@jmmartin7766]

I'm a 'cold war' vet, so I wasn't there-- but my grandfather was... Eighth Airforce, flew his Mustang against Japanese Zeros, and we won... *Debt paid.* And, honestly? Japan is a *much* better friend to us, now, than our old "allies," the Russians-- Know who else is a *better* friend to us now, than the Russians? Germany... I know that because *I was there...* Have German friends there... And I served on an airfield that had been a Luftwaffa base during WWII... I know it ain't easy-- because I just had to check myself while watching this video. But, that's life...

[@hardtanker7522]

I respectfully salute you sir

[@johnnythunder4911]

I have to commemorate you r for your service and I hope you are currently living a happy and peaceful life. No one should have to serve in war but that is the world we live in. So I salute you.

[@TheWizardGamez]

I’m pretty sure that the mustang wasn’t a thing then let alone a large scale thing to be used on a front that wasn’t meant to be war(not Europe) but I digress.

[@jmmartin7766]

@@TheWizardGamez Not sure what you mean-- It was used to help defeat the Japanese, and then post-war, to patrol and maintain the peace *on the Japanese mainland* -- until Korea, where it was used, successfully, again... So, yeah, it was a thing...lol!

[@tgant2000]

Just a thought- the only fighters the 8th flew in the Pacific were P-47s, starting in late July of 45.

[@nikolausbautista8925]

JMSDF ship: Comes into Harbor with the Rising Sun ensign. Mighty Mo: Welcome to Pearl Harbor. Want to kick-back some shots at the bar? (Quietly Loads all the Guns- in-case the JMSDF ship gets fresh!)

[@iexist2682]

😂 Arizona and Utah: **Giving the middle finger to the JMSDF**

[@mr.h1083]

*Casually rotates every single gun turret on the ship*

[@iexist2682]

**Meanwhile a lonesome B-52 is flying over Nagasaki**

[@jeesmith99]

The Japanese people are a great ally of freedom. God bless the Japanese people. 🇯🇵. We were enemies, but we are together for freedom today. God bless our respective peoples against tyranny.

[@kkhagerty6315]

There’s something so majestic about watching a warship go by, I can only imagine what a battleship going through there would look like

[@komattaa]

It has been the official navy flag for 150 years why china and korea SUDDENLY started complaining about it 10 years ago?

[@k24accord73]

komattaa because japan had took over china korea territory before with that flag..usa mest up they should have left japan keep china.. china crap no good

[@63grandsport11]

BECAUSE ALL COMMIES ARE WHINERS & CRY BABYS. CHINESE, NORTH KOREAN AND AMERICAN.

[@louarmen6113]

Team Hansen Honda - Especially American communists!

[@63grandsport11]

That.s right American Communists suck.We call them Democrats. Marxists the biggest whiners anywhere.Thanks for agreeing with me.

[@63grandsport11]

I guess so. can't tell one from the other.

[@Daehawk]

Wasn't them that bombed Pearl. They have the right to fly their flag proudly. Same with US sailors and their flag entering Tokyo harbor. We're allies.

[@user-fk7xq8jc9i]

日本の海上自衛隊を寛大な心で迎えて下さった米国民の皆様に感謝致します🇺🇸🇯🇵

[@ShellShock11C]

I want to try sapporo.

[@ireneimanil8376]

Wakarimasu.

[@ireneimanil8376]

@@ShellShock11C I am a fucker stationed in Japan!

[@johnlohman8311]

Welcome bothers The Japanese navy is very Honorable. They know history as we and i know they are proud to sail into pearl in peace. We stand together today more than even

[@LGGirl-gr6fy]

Oh please

[@signolias100]

@@LGGirl-gr6fy it's true the Japanese are one of our strongest supporters the fleet itself tended to be quite honorable even in WW2 they showed respect to those men who fought hard.... an easy example of that is to look up taskforce taffy 3 who were attacked by the main the fleet assigned to the Yamato they did not take small arms and attack survivors in the water. they saluted those survivors.

[@sergeantskrtskrt9594]

@@LGGirl-gr6fy By far. The Japanese Navy is one of the strongest US allies in the area, I believe it ranks higher than most NATO members in military might as well, even my own country Canada T-T. I believe its in 5th place or something for the GFP Review (Global Fire Power).

[@theycallme4799]

@@LGGirl-gr6fy you must also remember, their naval capacity, had ALWAYS been modeled after ours/the UK's. I, don't find that distasteful, by any means. You've never fought a friend? Made some of my BEST ones that way.

[@LGGirl-gr6fy]

I truly don't know who said oh please. I like Japanese, I have many friends who are Japanese. Yes many are very humble and super smart. Like I said the day I saw this video I just came back from punch bowl cemetery. After reading the ages of the men who died, the history etc. The timing was just horrible.

[@gangster3591]

Love it, an example to the world of friendship and trust between former enemies. Japan and USA need each other now more than ever. We must never forget the past, but neither must we let it cloud our perception of the present. Long live the Japan/USA alliance, one of the most successful in modern history

[@zachstickels7464]

Well put dude. 😄

[@GuacamoleTaco]

+gangster3591 true, according to the census to the Marines fought in the Pacific, their perspective to japanese had been improved than before the war, interestingly, in contrast to US soldiers in the Europe front that fought with Germans

[@voidericspenceracemperor9710]

wee need 日本の ANIME

[@LGGirl-gr6fy]

I rather be friends with a snake same thing.

[@IPeakedAt15]

L.G. Girl no it’s not

[@sherlockholmes6881]

dont worry, japan is a peaceful country

[@ajkeehong2002]

i love you

[@thesweatleaf]

we love you, from Texas

[@keha4691]

I’m proud of my country. This flag is a symbol of Japan , and it’s not a symbol of the militarism during WW2. It has used since many years ago as a symbol of blessing. However I’m ashamed of the war crimes.

[@thomasdemay9805]

You should be proud of the flag. Japan Navy was built to rival UK as world's 2nd strongest behind USA before WW2. War Crimes associated with Army not Navy. The Japanese Navy had tremendous accomplishments and made its mark in history as one of the greatest Navies in World History. All in 100 years of being isolationist nation. Japan should take pride in that in my opinion. Education, Ingenuity, Leadership, Vision / Foresight, Hard Work and Bravery made that possible. The flag can symbolize all these things. Those with common sense realize the Flag means more than Japanese Militarism. The flag is victim of propaganda in similar fashion to the misnamed "Confederate Flag" in USA. In reality that flag was a "Battle Flag" of one famous Army known for their bravery and accomplishments and was continued to be respected as sign of respect to the honorable dead soldiers who weren't involved in the politics of war but fought bravely. The flag had nothing to do with slavery but now that is the propaganda against it like the propaganda against the Japanese Naval Flag as a "war crime" flag. Complete BS in my eyes.

[@usmc-veteran7316]

Yuno...I served in the United States Marine Corps on Okinawa Aug 74-Sep75, only 30 yrs after WW-2. I met several JDF Soldiers on Okinawa. I respected them, they respected me. I was proud then and still proud today to have Japan as a strong Ally.

[@ihl8608]

Yuno, you are a brave person and smart as well. Bless you.

[@ashleyjones9781]

Japanese Navy flying the The Rising Sun flag is AWESOME!!!!

[@oinkoink6906]

Nazi flag stuck in your dead's ass is AWESOME!!!! OOooopse I meant dad. Wait, was it your grand dead?

[@suhandatanker]

@@oinkoink6906 yo chill out bruh you need help xD

[@rabbit3704]

Ashley Jones no it’s not

[@min8511115]

That flag is a symbol of a war criminal state, like a Nazi pattern. So you can't say that's awsome

[@whyyoumadbro2370]

곰태식 The Brits have something similiar with the Union Jack, but Japan is forbidden to use the Rising Sun? It was always a symbol of their navy once they started to modernize.

[@frazbgy]

awesome video,great to see how far we have come since wwII.

[@randomstuffc.j.o1408]

They finally got to pearl harbor.. Glad that Japan and USA are friends now

[@grantg3396]

Meanwhile nuclear subs following the Japanese Ship from beneath the sea

[@dogsense3773]

They been coming to pearl for 50 years I saw them in the 60s

[@danschneider9921]

I met many Japanese sailors both enlisted and commissioned during my service in the 2000s. Courteous, professional and intelligent.

[@mattblom3990]

Here's the thing: Yes, we fought a brutal war with Japan in the past...None of these sailors were there. The flag at most gives them a general sense of patriotism and if you want to be pragmatic, we need their navy as an ally very badly in the pacific. Their weapons are modern and their fleet is vast. Bury the hatchet.

[@Ajourneyofknowing]

Say that to neo-Confederate or nationalists

[@goofyroofy]

Great, I'm sure theres Germans that feel that way about their old flag, both National and Reichsmarine naval flag as well, so how many can I put you down for ordering to help out our friends over in Germany get their boats fixed up to the same logic?

[@GrandmasFolly]

I think it’s a good looking flag despite the horror that was wrought 75+ years ago and the fact that they feel comfortable flying it in our harbor speaks to the level of trust we hold for one another.

[@goofyroofy]

Great, so I can put you down as ok for the Germans to sail into Virginia with the WW2 flag they flew on their ships?...no, how come?

[@GrandmasFolly]

@@goofyroofy Absolutely, if people are offended or hurt by it then they don’t have to look. It’s important for people to see these things and be reminded of the past. “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”

[@shaytheswift_4327]

​​​​​@@goofyroofywell you see the rising sun flag was created back in 1870, instated by emperor Meiji in 1875, and was the symbol of Japan long before they committed any atrocities outside their own internal issues and there's no reason they should have to change their flag for what like 2 generations of emperors did under it. Whereas the swastika specifically the German version was only used as a symbol of the nazi party and nothing more. Anyway this isn't even the original imperial rising sun flag, the sun is shifted over slightly.

[@nilek6320]

Japanese army : hey Pearl nice to see you again Pearl : O_o

[@hwdprtn7670]

Ironically, Japanese Army is the mortal enemy of Japanese Navy.

[@edan_alexander119]

I can imagine this old ww2 veteran saying: WTF IS THAT!?😂😂

[@Vendell_23]

That rising sun is the japanese naval flag not an imperial flag

[@mikedouglas6991]

+Sparty34 TM both rising sun flags as we call them are officially named The Imperial Japanese Navy ensign, and the Imperial Japanese Army ensign.

[@user-pt9fz3dx4v]

clueless

[@mikedouglas6991]

GREAT COMMENT!

[@kleenex9981]

The flag that the radial light is designed is the flag of the Navy in either Japan's Empire or now Japan. That has never been a national flag. The flag of Japan's Empire is no different from the current Japanese flag. Simple design with only a red circle on a white background.

[@williamluo6084]

Sparty™ it is, but imperial Japanese navy were not war criminals like the army. They actually did not want to de clear war. But the government was dominated by army officers, so they had no choice

[@drink_pp]

Other men : Literally every other men : My grandfather : sudden PTSD attack

[@garyrunnalls7714]

I went to Pearl in 1975 and saw a Japanese sub coming out. Very cool

[@emperorg5916]

Koreans would be mad if they see this

[@user-wo9gd6fu2b]

US-Japan alliance is forever. From japan.

[@SpanishInAustralia]

japan is alone right now and your good president notice it that why japan icrease his army also USA is guetting close to the 3º revolution SOME STATES IN USA WANT TO DECLARE INDEPENDENT EXAMPLE TEXAS SO USA MAYBE VANISH in the future ,same for example is happen in india

[@ashjones7576]

Indeed. :)

[@arayagerardo]

***** LOL china retreated what a bunch of pussies

[@arayagerardo]

June Kang who were too busy killing each other--------------China was divided amongst warlords, similar to modern day africa is too much a person who "knows everything" would say.-----------never said I know everything Your like those people, why don't you think about the consequences.------Im just telling you what history told me. Those facts are true about China----------------since my facts are true you have nothing to dispute, you onlu have baseless excuses to offer, the only thing there is they werent communist yet, but that doesn't mean Mao wasn't doing his own thing bruh.

[@SpanishInAustralia]

The Great Miyagi lol is not true just ask in texas if they want independet from usa or ask some areas close to pakistan if they want be in india lol even in england with split in more parts loook spain maybe disapear to form many small countries but spain is already small country

[@BM3O8]

I'm Japanese. Japan considers the U.S. to be a trusted ally. U.S. also considers Japan the same. I do find it bit humorous how some get caught up in something as trivial as what is on the flags. Even the description of this video is caught up on what happened in the 1940's, while totally overlooking something that actually matter, like how their former enemy is now a trusted friend. Personally, I wish to see my country have similar peaceful relationship with China in the future as well. In my opinion, only idiots get caught up in the vicious cycle created by nationalistic propaganda.

[@briancurran3622]

the u.s.a japan alliance is the strongest alliance in the world

[@Airland_combat]

BM3O8 We gaurd Japan and protect them. They do the same to. Besides, we helped build Japan to the nation it is today.

[@kevinkitts178]

As the alliance of Japan still grows we both understand and know of our past and only that has made us stronger in what is now a great Alliance. I too hope China will come to see and become an alliance to Japan the US and our allies also Russia needs open up their eyes too for one nation is in between all of us which will sooner or later bring great tension into the Pacific again

[@ralphsaavedra2326]

I love this comment, one of the best ones I've read so far!!

[@himissgivemeperfectplease8318]

Well China is drilling lands as of right now...... not a lot of south East Asians like them

[@sueannwilliams1980]

Considering the ugly horrific treatment of US and allied prisoners by Japan, and the fact they are literally sailing through places where American servicemen are forever entombed at their hand, it would have been decency on their part to lower that damn flag to half mast out of respect for our dead. The fact that they didn't is extremely telling. Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it. So many on here are saying forget the past, move on, no big deal. Well, yeah, it is a very big damn deal.

[@Ktaurus26]

SueAnn Williams U.S doesn’t do that with their ships in japan.

[@H2oRiz]

It would not look good for them to lower their flag half mast. It would be awkward as fuck. First of all, 'they' did not do it. Unless you have some 100 year old sailors on board. Second, the very point of this exercise is to foster a deepening of an alliance, and to gain practical experience in the event of a real war. You don't want to bring up old shit when you're trying to deepen friendships.

[@richardcline1337]

​@@Ktaurus26 Uh, why would they? After all, the US was mostly the ones that whipped their slimy little asses!

[@kmsbismarck1775]

**"accidentally" sails into pearl harbor** USS Missouri: ho, are you approaching me? Instead of running away you're approaching me? JS: oops sorry, force of habit

[@newspaperbin6763]

JS: I cant beat the sh- out of you without getting closer.

[@liveboatusa]

People, I write this out of purity and sincerity. Yes the rising sun flag is controversial, though of course the WW2 pacific campaign against the old Japanese Empire was without any doubt a brutal and grim conflict that lasted half a decade and the loss of millions. The war ended over 70+ years ago, yes the past was grim but we need to look towards the future. In WW2 there were millions of people whom were killed. For the record every nation from history has it's share of blood on it's hands and in history. I've been aboard one of the ships Shirane when it visited NYC, the Japanese crew were very sincere and nice. We have to remember it was those who were in the high ranks of the Imperial Empire who orchestrated Japan's invasions of Asia, Pearl Harbor and the millions of lives they claimed, not to mention all of the young Japanese soldiers they sent to their deaths for a dying cause. It's been going on for centuries, we must all come together and lay down our burdens and our anger. We can forgive but never forget. I'm also friends with many German people and they're the nicest people you could meet. It's not about race it's evil human beings that make the world go mad.

[@dildry9317]

The Rising Sun Flag is like the Union Jack of England.It was used ever since Japan modernized.

[@shannon7206]

Liveboat USA very nicely put, thank you for your respectful explanation.

[@dildry9317]

In Iraq.

[@Raff766]

@E Drew *cough* atomic bombs *cough*

[@sganet_]

I agree, forgive and not forget. And plus, that flag is harmless just like their military now. 🌚

[@FerrowTheFox]

Kirishima, Haruna and Makinami. Beautiful ships under a beautiful flag

[@LGGirl-gr6fy]

Under cloudy skies

[@ethanmcdowell9677]

On ships that have honored their predecessors well. The Japanese Navy is a very important asset to the US.

[@IPeakedAt15]

L.G. Girl this is important this shows we are allies with them WWII ended years ago and you are salty about it?

[@djnye7869]

I have no problem with that flag

[@wyattwalker3868]

It would have been even funnier if the US responded by having a pair of B-29 Superfortresses fly over

[@thesparduck117]

Wyatt Walker the Missouri was already there.

[@crazy4sian]

It's a beautiful flag.

[@timhorton7399]

so is the imperial german flag with swastika...your point?

[@crazy4sian]

Tim Horton I only wanted to say that it was a beautiful flag, and I really didn't want to school anyone on world history but you forced my hand. Germany was a republic during the time of Hitler and WWII. The only "Imperial Germany" that you think you have a point on was the German Empire that lasted from 1866 to 1918. After that, Germany adopted the black, red, and yellow stripes that they used during Revolution and the Frankfurt Parliament. The swastika wasn't put on their flag until 1935 and lasted until 1945 during Nazi occupation. Now, while some parts of history may be detestable or even abhorrent to some, Tim, I can still appreciate the aesthetic behind a beautifully-painted piece of fabric.

[@timhorton7399]

Steve Son Me too...I even like the flags of the south (I'm Canadian) which some would like to make them as hated as the Nazi flags are.

[@crazy4sian]

Tim Horton I'm glad you see things my way.

[@timhorton7399]

Steve Son I thought it was the other way around. lol

[@thebestisyettocome4114]

Japan, has never forgotten what they did on 2 December 1941. They truly are a respectful nation. 🇺🇸🇯🇵 Peace

[@ewinrizal]

Dec, 7th bro... 😅

[@stangota5187]

They did nothing on December 2nd. They did on December 7th.

[@dave8599]

if they were respectful, they would have not raised that rag in Pearl Harbor. That is their war flag, a flag of japanese atrocities

[@frazza5503]

Dave Menche do some research.

[@whyyoumadbro2370]

Dave Menche Haha, no. That is the flag of their navy.

[@dalek4463]

Japan: **raises the rising sun** Pacific theatre vets **inaudible screeching**

[@John-qt5em]

Welcome back. We are glad to have

[@Zerosen89]

The flag is their Naval Ensign, and they have the right to fly it, it represents the JMSDF today and their mission to protect Japan and help others in need, stop living in the past

[@johnmartin6445]

Zerosen89 go fuck yourself.

[@johnmartin6445]

gato2 come help me plz u can show me first. Fuck Japan bitch got a problem plz come show me bitch.

[@onyxguardian1756]

The Punisher I mean, they did drop two nuclear bombs on civilian targets in retaliation, so...maybe let them fly their naval ensign?

[@onyxguardian1756]

The Punisher Just pointing out the fatality difference and how its a bit silly to get offended over a naval ensign. England still flys the union jack despite their agressive colonialism, the USA still flys the star spangled banner despite nearly wiping out the natives. Its a naval flag, let em fly it.

[@user-ch5wu9bn6e]

Learned your distorted history too much?

[@msn-04sazabi9]

Beautiful flag

[@user-zv7mt8if8x]

nazzi flag is good too?

[@rapperc18]

Would of been such a cool sight to see in person. Thanks a ton for that video!

[@yohji538]

So beautiful‼️ thanks for the video 😃

[@ufophil91]

My strike group sails thousands of miles a year alongside the Japanese Navy. They are our allies, and they most certainly need us to help keep the peace and ultimately guard their own prosperity.

[@bradadrianwilliams9399]

When I was stationed in Pearl I used to take tours on there ships when they came in.

[@carlosberno9325]

Bandeira japonesa e muito bonita.

[@toastecmo]

I served with the USN FDNF 1995-1998 midway though my USN career, worked with the JMSDF professionals they are tough and capable. Fantastic allies. I met some of the WW2 veterans still alive. Very powerful and memorable. Saburo Sakai often joined CVW5 at the NAF Atsugi for special events.

[@akihikosakurai4013]

Even the Americans are cool with it meanwhile korea is throwing a fit, kicking and screaming like a toddler

[@jeffreydaniel1550]

Cool, can appreciate them wanting to represent, remember and honor their fallen. Friends and allies. Respect.

[@yoshigamer64]

Well-matched with the color of the sea and the sky, beautiful!

[@113charlie7]

My great father was there when you bombed pearl ,by the grace of God (literally) , he was at church and just getting back to the ship when the bombs dropped. He told me he saw many of the Japanese pilots smiling laughing and waving when they were dropping bombs and strafing . In the aftermath a random officer rallied anyone able and they started cleaning up debris and gathering wounded . The officer handed out bottles of whiskey due to the gruesome carnage . Picking up dead and body parts that seemed to be everywhere. He never hated Japanese unlike many who also survived the attack he always told me the Japanese people didn't attack pearl but rather the Japanese military. I've never understood how he had no hatred because the thought of watching my fellow country man getting greased while the ones doing it laugh smile and wave. We can all learn from my great grandfather's story. Happy to see once mortal enemies locked in ferocious war become brothers and unite for the common good .

[@Tiger-ol7ef]

and the problem is?

[@darthirae8840]

julius c PC culture.

[@Tiger-ol7ef]

yea really

[@cplcabs]

Over sensitive snow flakes

[@Airland_combat]

cplcabs I'm an American and yes white or "a snowflake". You don't see me being insulted. Now if I see the Nazi flag then, yeah. This is all coming from a German-American. If anything people who are complaining. They're just a bunch of crackheads still fighting World War II. Hell even marine veterans from WWII aren't complaining. Shit!

[@cplcabs]

Air, land_combat 2017 what has being white got to do with it? When someone calls someone or people a snowflake they are referring to them as those liberal namby pamby PC retards who get offended at the drop of a hat.

[@Warmaker01]

It's not the first and only time the JMSDF has been in Pearl Harbor. Hell, I know for a fact they've even been to San Diego, California. The naval powers of the Pacific have often held exercises together with some being regular hosts for these exercises.

[@titonsama]

威風堂々としとる、感激です

[@furnituredk_25]

So what. That's their navy flagship. Too much negativity.

[@MattRebecca]

I think this is great. It shows time and people can change. It shows how far we have come since 1945. These are friends, not the people who attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941.

[@inko9126]

oh really? then i think you will be great to see germany using nazi flags on their warships. think.

[@suhandatanker]

@@inko9126 yep i think you are out of your mind xD

[@sankyu3950]

@@inko9126 first of all the rising sun usage of the navy date all the way back to the meiji era (late 1800) and second swastika dated way back in asia as a peace signal and used on kanji, third is nazi were party group who used it not the german official tradition unlike rising sun on japan

[@ZuluLifesaBeech-]

The sins of the father should not be placed upon the son... BUT everyone better salute the Sailors that died on 7/12/41 and the shipmates that survived, fought, and got to live that were brought back after this life to be buried with their brothers on the Arizona when you sail past.

[@captrodgers4273]

i have no problem with them flying the rising sun.

[@lomgshorts3]

I do, but I cannot do anything to stop them from flying it on their ships. But the memories remain.

[@captrodgers4273]

i bet, but its 2016 and a whole new gereration is in charge over there, they are not the same ppl they once where,

[@lomgshorts3]

Richard Cline The Japanese Consul was still making us believe that Japan wanted "peace" 5 hours after the attack on Pearl started. A mistake, or deliberate ruse? So much for "diplomacy". Japan is re-building its military because they fear the Russians, and the Chinese. And it looks to me like they do not want our help anymore despite the long standing treaties we agreed upon many years ago. They steal our military technology, sell it to Russia/China, and thumb their noses to us. The same history that they followed before WWII started.

[@lomgshorts3]

***** Yes, we are very aware of the "modern" Japanese mindset. Remember the quote: "Those who do not learn from history are condemned to repeat it"? You just stepped in it. Remember this, there are a majority of Japanese citizens that oppose the increase in your military. They are big enough to stop you in your tracks in your Parliament.

[@Jazzysmn]

They are no different. At least the government at this point. Never apologized to Korea about their wrong actions.

[@virgil81nz]

The Kyokujitsuki is still the flag flown by the Japanese Navy and so it should be. Great video you have put up here too. Thanks for sharing it.

[@MichaelMitchell-nv4lf]

The war is/was over a long time ago. Their grand fathers never entered the harbour. These guys are proud to have been welcomed.

[@aphilippinesadventure9184]

And now, in the ironies of history, they enter in peace as an ally.

[@FlyByWire1]

this is not 1941 or 1945. The US and Japan have become extremely good friends, really close friends; allies that cooperate on a wide range of things. There is no tension or opposition of this ship coming hear. Now if this was a Chinese ship, then we should be worried. They are so sneaky, you never know what they might do.

[@imashaleyg]

Hopefully Trump doesn't fuck that up.

[@jlkoelker]

We are not "friends" with Japan. We ended the war by bombing them, forcing a surrender and then rebuilding them. We may be allies, because a dog cannot hate it's owner. They shouldn't be flying that flag while floating over dead men.

[@razor1uk610]

@The Punisher ..oh yes (I hope you are being sarcastic, as I assuming a lot), otherwise, because for you, he was the main problem instigator of most thing everything governmentally wrong. Like you ignoring all the other administration's have had their fingers in directing the rise of the CCP/Peoples Republic of China (Mainland 'Red China') from lobbyists repeated jabbing pokes them that way since Nixon after corporate 'New Market' wet-dreams from their shareholders.

[@signolias100]

@@jlkoelker wow dude just wow.... the rising sun flag as seen has several points you need to understand 1) that flag has been used for a VERY LONG time as Japan's battle flag 217 years at the first use and 150 years official use 2) it is a different shade of red compared to the 1930's-1945 rising sun flag 3) the original rising sun flag as we see it in WW2 represented ALL of the Japanese imperial forces it no longer does 4)finally the rising sun flag as we see it today represents ONLY the JMSDF. now onto some points you NEED to understand about their entrance into pearl harbor 1) that flag ONLY covers their ships 2) there are no remains of sailors, outside of the wreck of the arizona) in the waters of pearl harbor thus they CAN NOT sail over the dead 3) the US government knows about the rising sun flag and WELCOMED the Japanese ships into pearl 4) those Japanese sailors most likely PAID their RESPECTS to the dead in the Arizona 5) their ships most likely didn't dock anywhere near the wreck of the Arizona

[@jlkoelker]

@@signolias100 None of what you just said makes it ok.

[@jacobollison2466]

It’s just the Japanese naval flag not a big deal the only ppl that have the right to be offended are ww2 vets.

[@UnderTakerSN1]

I love how 2019-2020 comments are meme comments, while years before are more serious

[@fringgs6865]

No memes back then to turn people to sarcastic bunches and staying true with there emotions. Nowadays people just hide behind memes and if something went bad like someone get offended.. you can simply say "its just a meme bro chill" and if things are okay people will just lol

[@evilpandakillabzonattkoccu4879]

Japanese be all: ".....too soon?"