Japan's largest warship arrives on US shores for military testing

[@scrippsnews]

More here: www.scrippsnews.com/us-news/military/japanese-aircraft-carrier-arrives-on-us-shores-for-military-testing

[@kimmogensen4888]

Very very smart, other countries should not meddle in US police you should choose your own leadership, and other countries should choose theirs, the idea that it’s a good idea to meddle in elections of other countries are a very bad idea, also big companies should stay out of politics and the media should deliver the news or every time they air be clear to the viewers that we are not even trying to be fair and honest we are partisan we support one sided how ever that is, the current propaganda which is not fully admitted are destroying the reputation of many media companies people are not all idiots

[@Russell-sb6kj]

It is not the south china sea it is the Indo-Pacific. Please correct this for future use.

[@matth7448]

Good we need Japan on our side this time

[@TOMAS-lh4er]

KAGA , That was the name of one of the carriers that attacked Pearl Harbor !1

[@tlhamp0]

@@TOMAS-lh4er yeah but it was also one that the U.S. sunk during the battle of midway hopefully it doesn't share the same fate and hopefully they learn combine arms warfare on the high seas

[@JayL781]

​@@TOMAS-lh4eroh that's interesting 🤔

[@SeanODea25]

​@@TOMAS-lh4erYeah, and? That doesn't mean they're gonna turn on us. The US Navy uses ship names from WW2 as well. Such as the USS-Kidd destroyer

[@smokeytheangler8387]

Right... Like Japan and the USA are big buddies now. Nothing to see here.

[@patrickwilliams6567]

It’s much nicer to be friends than enemies.

[@shattered115]

During WWII China was our ally and Japan was the enemy. Time changes things.

[@onlythaclonessir2525]

YOU CAN DEFINITELY THANK US AND PATRICK THIS IS ME 🐒✂🎩✂🐒 /// THIS IS YOU 🐑🔥🗽🔥🐑

[@smckay6438]

Not friends ! Can never be trusted again!

[@mracer8]

@@smckay6438that’s what the British say about America. Can never trust them. Traitors

[@TTen-schir53b9]

@@smckay6438 lol

[@rickwashburn6509]

“Made in Japan” is the total opposite of “Made in China”.

[@ianmcsherry5254]

Wasn't always that way; people of my parents' and grandparents' generation used to dismiss Japanese technology and manufacturing, until all of sudden, Honda, Kawasaki, Datsun, Toyota, Sony and Panasonic goods were everywhere, and usually better for the money, at that time, than the locally made equivalent. China has similar ambitions. We write them off at our peril.

[@HappyDinosaurFossils-xf4zw]

Every nation has it's unique product

[@tlsvd5842]

There are no more made in the USA specifically ships building

[@Andrew1454]

It would be better bult

[@kaosaechao3602]

The phone and almost everything u used nowadays are made in china what your point😂

[@JUSTENization]

The view of that ship entering our San Diego bay in the fog was epic. USA welcomes Japanese friends.

[@dwightdonnelly8662]

Agreed; gave me chills.

[@akahment]

Haha I'm not alone. It's like a painting

[@jamespeterson1176]

I remember those days when I was in the Navy yep

[@only1life88]

All allies of our country are welcome. We support our own.

[@captaincapitalism264]

💯

[@kazuyoshisakamoto4096]

This kind of attitude from Japan should be appreciated.

[@richardwalling845]

We stand with Japan.

[@WorkerFtherich]

Who are we? Just you and your friend?

[@theyrealltaken3]

Well said! Japanese/US relations are vital.

[@Baba-yv6ml]

@@WorkerFtherich His friend, a Joint Chief of Staff?

[@richardwalling845]

@@WorkerFtherich Actually three: Me, myself and I :) Have a super day.

[@Jianju69]

Yes we do! Japan is a great friend and ally.

[@jrtstrategicapital560]

GO JAPAN 🇯🇵🇺🇸

[@raymonddon8875]

today it is china that is # 1... not japan - lets make that very clear!

[@wolf17238]

​@@raymonddon8875😂😂😂 Number 1 in producing cheap products and stealing US technology.

[@Chase1945]

@@wolf17238also cheap AR-15’s that have a faulty firing pin

[@BrianBurns-x4r]

​@raymonddon8875 Sounds like you should move there! Go Trump go!

[@raymonddon8875]

@@wolf17238 china never stole US tech. if you want to do business in china, and tap into 1.5B people - you must pair up with a chinese firm & share all info. china got US tech fair & square!

[@Chinmeng420]

Welcome to America, Japan! 🇺🇸🫱🫲🇯🇵

[@dpelpal]

Shohei Ohtani is more powerful than this Carrier

[@akita1934]

倒産寸前のUs steelに日本企業は手を差しのべようとしましたがアメリカは拒否しています

[@jonaspete]

Secret weapon to surpassed Metal Gear

[@ChaosXP923]

*🤝

[@tiefblau2780]

What ppl dont realize is the naming like in the US name after Presidents Japan name after Provinces

[@AA-kj4ic]

I love traveling to Japan, always good food and nice people.

[@dpelpal]

Shohei Ohtani is more powerful than this warship.

[@Zbruh69]

​@@dpelpal He's already here 😊😊 dodgers

[@chit4luck]

I can say the same about my travels to China. The only difference is the government.

[@Zbruh69]

@@chit4luck except China puts formaldehyde in their food.... And you never know if it's really beef or not.

[@dpelpal]

@@chit4luck If you like eating bats and scorpions

[@ILoveLibertyJustice]

The US Loves Japan and its People. Much Love from The USA ! 🇺🇸🌉🇯🇵

[@rysupastar718]

Thank you Japan & US! Love from the Philippines!

[@lubu4u312]

Philippines and Japan will beat west taiwan if we stand together.

[@肉うどん-g1l]

we love the philippines too 🇵🇭🤝🇯🇵

[@user-kamkameverybady]

フィリピンに平和を🇯🇵🤜🤛🇵🇭

[@bギガンテウス]

🇺🇸🤝🇵🇭🤝🇯🇵

[@dylanhill1640]

Seeing the JS Kaga make a port call in San Diego is rather nice.

[@dpelpal]

I hope it comes to SF!!!!!!!!

[@TTen-schir53b9]

@@dpelpal that and i want to see the soryuu class submarine!

[@tomgalido]

I just watched the original Midway movie last night. What a difference 60+ years makes. Better to be friends than enemies.

[@shanelegg9342]

Keep it up Japan keep building your military don't let anyone bully you

[@comersdope]

Remember what happend last time they did that?

[@xdas11]

@@comersdope imperial japan had a very different mentality then today's japan... and be happy they were so backwards back then, because the Japanese armed forces back then had a lot of veterans that they wasted for their weird suicidal "honor"... it made them ravenous!!! and if they played more tactically instead of rushing head on for the "glory" of their leaders, WW2 could play way differently...

[@comersdope]

@@xdas11 either way we would have beat them. There was no way they would have won.

[@LickyTee]

Even America?

[@No_Anime_No_Life.]

@@comersdope who start embargo oil and The Hull Note against Japan?

[@chasehicks7465]

We love the Japanese people, glad their here with us

[@IFIXCASTLES]

😊they are....😊

[@GoSolarPlz]

@@IFIXCASTLESor “they’re “

[@amuqi8025]

@@GoSolarPlz in your dreams

[@clarey526]

Welcome our Japanese brethren... its an honor to be working side by side with you!🥰

[@worldentertainmentvang7307]

When you hear the Japanese "Tennou Heika Banzai"...

[@patmcstuff671]

Japan is a great country and our best ally in the East, salute

[@area_d]

∠(｀･ω･´)

[@mikebragg5940]

We welcome you Japan. Wounderful people and very kind.

[@markmcgrew9012]

Go Japan 🇯🇵

[@KazuSibu8]

To be corrected, Kaga was not named to succeed the former aircraft carrier. In Japan, most major warships are named after their region. Kaga is part of present-day Ishikawa Prefecture, and is known for its magnificent old castle and fresh seafood dishes. Japan needs to protect its region and culture from China. We are honored to be allies and partners with the United States.🇯🇵🤝🇺🇸

[@LickyTee]

Iraq used to be an American ally too, but we all know how that ended

[@gendaminoru3195]

That's right it was flailing attempted opportunism China who started complaining about naming of Japanese ships. They really loved the Izumo, and a few of the AEGIS destroyers; Chokai, Haguro, Kirishima, Kongo, Maya, and Myoko. which really function as cruisers when they were named. We should just bring up the Treaty of Shimonoseki every time they claim Senkakus and that they are STILL stealing gas and oil across the median line and that's why the need for the JMSDF expansion. Also Scripps or whoever this is should be reminded Izumo was commissioned in 2015 and Kaga in 2017 and the conversion was implemented a few years ago. F-35's have been embarked and operating for over a year and inter-operability has also been ongoing with US crew.

[@zeedub8560]

@@gendaminoru3195 Japan should build two more Izumos and call them Shokaku and Zuikaku. "What's wrong? We just thought "Soaring Crane" and "Lucky Crane" would be pretty names for our new destroyers."

[@justnac314]

Japan is a good people and dicipline

[@dpelpal]

SHOHEI OHTANI🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@slappy8941]

Yeah but your English is terrible.

[@Jianju69]

@@dpelpal Kato base, Outani!!

[@davidsaviano9012]

So awesome to see formers enemies uniting to ensure peace. Much respect to Japan 🇯🇵 🙏🏻

[@zoso73]

As a US citizen, it's an honor to have a Japanese warship here on our shores. God bless the people of Japan and please protect Japanese and American soldiers, sailors and airmen and airwomen while they protect us.

[@SeanHogan_frijole]

This vessel was always designed with this in mind. It was never going to be just a helicopter carrier.

[@GrayWolf-pv5uj]

Yeah they avoided being criticized by conservatives. JMSDF’s smart(clever)

[@RK-cj4oc]

​@@GrayWolf-pv5uj Keep the BS politics to yourself.

[@No_Anime_No_Life.]

​ @GrayWolf-pv5uj "by conservatives“? when? i never seeing like that before as i know from all news in here only CCP and bunch leftist news is anyway criticized Japanese for build a aircraft carriers

[@kenneth9874]

Then why is it having to be refitted?

[@GrayWolf-pv5uj]

@@kenneth9874 That’s because since Japan’s article 9 doesn’t allow JSDF to have ANY kind of aggressive weapons like nukes/attack aircraft carriers/strategic bombers etc, JSDF wouldn’t be able to get a de-facto aircraft carrier with normal approach. Thus, it should be sneaky like building a “helicopter carrier” so people and congress would accept, but make it big enough and have a flexible design to modify later into a light aircraft carrier. But the article still says it’s forbidden to have an aircraft carrier so that’s why they keep calling it “helicopter destroyer” despite the fact it’s bigger than royal navy’s Invincible class aircraft carrier and can carry up to 28 jets and helos.

[@SWR1-1]

The Japanese are our friends, trading partners, and allies. Kaga is the name of an ancient Japanese Province. Bless Kaga, and all who said on her!

[@animefreak4161]

Kaga is a great name. Love it.

[@LV-426...]

I absolutely love that we and Japan are so close and have been so for a long time now.

[@gayprepperz6862]

It's ironic. The original "KAGA" led the strike team on Pearl Harbor. 83 years later, she finally reaches American shores. Irony aside, it's good to see Japan building up. We need a competent ally in the Pacific. Other than Australia and Taiwan, there isn't another ally in the Pacific with any muscle at all, nor are they trustworthy.

[@twotrackjack2260]

You forgot South Korea

[@Nesstor01]

South Korea is USA's biggest ally of all Pacific nations. At one point, the S. Koreans had the second biggest army in Vietnam War to assist the USA with over 400,000 troops fighting along side the Americans. The S. Koreans are way more loyal than Japan since Japan refused to lend troops during most of modern US conflicts unlike the S. Koreans who never backed down from assisting America.

[@anthonywardlow2077]

It was the Akagi that led the strike force, the Kaga was one of the carriers in the same strike force. It is ironic that a ship name Kaga would visit the United States!

[@bobgriffith1810]

@@Nesstor01 That’s not accurate,, SKorea was not burdened with a constitution that prohibited offensive aggression unless it was part of homeland defense.. article 9.. went into effect in 1947 post ww2 for Japan,, The US utilized many military facilities including air and sea combat facilities even during the Korean War..I’ve been to Japan many times,, have found them to be loyal, friendly and supportive of American policy including strong economic ties ,, I would not differentiate between the two countries,, I know S Korea as well. They are great Allies both economically and militarily and their loss of 5k KIA in Vietnam is a tribute to this.. they also restarted economic ties with Japan post ww2 after Japan dismantled their country.. One is not more loyal than the other, Both are outstanding countries and have contributed heavily in the furtherance of Global economic activities..

[@gayprepperz6862]

@@anthonywardlow2077 You're right! Been awhile since checked the roster of the strike force. Thanks!

[@gutstompenrocker]

Seeing this brought a smile to my face. I knew the alterations to the bow and heat resistant decking were being made, just didn't know they finished. This a huge boost for Japan. I can already hear China crying. Congrats Japan.

[@AAAAAA-tj1nq]

@gutstomenrocker does japan want an artificial sun over the land of rising debt?

[@Cybersawz]

@@AAAAAA-tj1nq Does your soul crave freedom?

[@jmz2154]

@@AAAAAA-tj1nq Maybe you want to eat 5k suns over the island that your stealing right now naming them with ridiculous names, shansha wangsha buangsha

[@AAAAAA-tj1nq]

@@Cybersawz Chinese people already have freedom. Otherwise China wouldn't be the richest country on earth by gdp ppp

[@justanghozzst8218]

​@@AAAAAA-tj1nqDid you just say China has freedom? Why can't you call Xi Winnie the Pooh or be a Uyghur?

[@user-rl3iv2jk9q]

Thank you Scripps , for this presentation .

[@Gballer46]

The Kaga is reborn 82 years later

[@rlam6750]

Go Japan all out support from the Philippines

[@addamr2052]

Go Japan !. Welcome welcome welcome 😃

[@tlsvd5842]

2 nuclear bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki killing 2 hundred thousands people in Japan and thousands more had cancer

[@justanghozzst8218]

​@@tlsvd5842And now we're the strongest of allies with a shared set of values and common enemies. Amazing how 75 years changes things.

[@addamr2052]

That was then and this is now it's about time you get over it and get with the times and probably wouldn't hurt if you wake up to yourself ad well.

[@lubu4u312]

@@tlsvd5842 110k americans died. We will not live in the past. We must stand shoulder to shoulder with our allies. Our countries are intertwined too deeply.

[@コワルスキー-u8p]

​​​​​@@lubu4u312今日の戦争と同じように通常兵器での殺傷と核兵器による殺傷ではレベルが違います。 放射線があるからです。 広島、長崎では民間人を標的にして核兵器を使っていることにも違いがあり戦争犯罪に当たります。 それでも同盟を支持します。

[@frankseville2136]

I love Japan !!!! Glad we stand with Japan!!!

[@seansmith8979]

Two great countries working together. I feel very privileged to be part of the alliance 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇺🇸🇯🇵

[@entertexthere1127]

Philippines: WW2 flashback intensifies😂 Also Philippines: Let's go Japan, We can build a Gundam!!! 🇵🇭🇺🇸🇯🇵🫶

[@popmerde]

Lol😂 you can remove that flag from there

[@arteson6093]

Philippines will be the next Ukraine ….Used by others as proxy to fight the Chinese.

[@mortiarty7842]

Nah that’s the old generations, newer gen’s are pretty open to everyone

[@MarcoEnero]

Move on?

[@jeanfrancisco610]

Magsama kayo ng Duterte Family dun sa China

[@lowellyowell2922]

2 nations that fought against each other now are friends. I hope we'd be friends from now on. God bless Japan, God, bless America.

[@captaincapitalism264]

Amen.

[@jonyemm]

Friends is a bit of a stretch. Japan has only been allowed to have a defense force since the end of WW2. The US has been responsible for their protection since. *Simply Edit. Editing because I know someone is likely to try to "call me out" even though my comment was put "simply" for simple minded folks. The US wasn't obligated from the end of WW2 until currently to defend Japan. The responsibility to defend Japan didn't start until the agreement/treaty/whatever was ratified/amended years (10?) after the end of ww2. I'm going from memory. If you want to learn more about it do some research. It's pretty interesting and like most things a simple summary in the comment section on KZbin isn't going to cover everything.

[@aclark903]

@@jonyemmWell, although the Japanese right wing have been trying to overturn the pacifist constitution for decades, they’ve never actually got round to it. Thank God.

[@lubu4u312]

@@jonyemm We are absolutely friends, economically and militarily. They them selves haven't decided if they want to re-arm. We would like it at this point but we should respect their decisions.

[@jonyemm]

@@lubu4u312 considering 2 countries as being friends is elementary. We are certainly allies are "friendly". But "friends"... It's not far off from calling a kidnapper and their victim friend just because the victim suffers from Stockholm syndrome. (First example that comes to mind) Japan didn't have much choice after WW2 other than to do away with the vast majority of their armed forces (only allowed to have a defense force). The US, knowing that without protection Japan would fall to another powerful country, agreed to defend Japan. That "relationship" is not a friendship. It's a result of war and America looking out for their own interest. Many in Japan certainly do want to rebuild their armed forces. They would not be designing and constructing "specific purpose vehicles" (or whatever term they are using), commonly known as tanks, if they did not want to rebuild their armed forces. "We would like it but should respect their decisions" is the wrong way of looking at it when it comes to the subject. If Japan really wants this to be a friendship then they should up their armed forces spending(and such)(which they did) to an extent capable of no longer needing protection from the US and relieving the US of their responsibility to defend Japan. Both countries should then mutually agree to defend each other, and of course follow through with such. Until that happens it isn't a friendship. Last quick thought as to why I say it isn't a friendship... NATO. just because countries are a member of NATO that doesn't mean they are all friends. *Because most people lack comprehension skills and let their emotions interfere... I'm not saying that I disagree with the post war decisions nor am I saying that Japan and the US are enemies of adversaries. Calling it a friendship is just childish because it is way more complex than that.

[@OnthetableNow]

80年かかったけど防衛力を上げていく 日はまた昇る

[@W4rM4chine82]

Uh oh

[@Sagadrequiem]

Welcome japan military we have your back 100 percent just like we back TAIWAN

[@mattb8754]

Well not exactly

[@331SVTCobra]

And the Pi. And the ROK. ... and Australia and New Zealand.

[@331SVTCobra]

@@mattb8754 .... and Thailand

[@mattb8754]

@@331SVTCobra but not Taiwan.

[@dpelpal]

Chinese bots be all kids of mad

[@davidcole333]

Awesome! I love this cooperation and teamwork.

[@telekommandant]

Imagine you're an oldster of 99 years and a veteran of the Pearl Harbour attack now living peaceful in San Diego. Then, one morning you go fishing at the pier and this Japanese carrier appears suddenly from out of the fog ...

[@beg2ne1]

Japan invaded Manchuria in September of 1931. That's when 'their' World War 2 started. It all went from there. Pearl Harbor just brought the US into it.

[@mountdesertrock]

Yes!!

[@richardanderson4803]

@telekommandant Hope he's not alone when he sees it otherwise he'll have a Spaz!!😮

[@jamesgovin5625]

At 99 ,you ain't fishing. Your just there.

[@jamesgovin5625]

Not joking.

[@thatsthatbooman]

I participated in a rimpac with our Japanese brothers, and I can tell you, they are fierce sea warriors

[@scisfoodsucks]

​@@MrDepodot7they got overwhelmed by mongols hundreds of years ago.

[@FreqsandVibes]

Japan self defense force making big moves, glad we’re fighting side by side with the wonderful Japanese people.

[@antonleimbach648]

Japan has always been an innovator. This new ship is how carriers should be built. They are smaller than our carriers and also much quicker to build. This is the direction our Navy will go because super carriers take almost a decade to build which is unacceptable during a war. By building smaller carriers it spreads out out so if one gets sunk there are many more left. We did this during WWII and it’s an effective strategy.

[@kenneth9874]

They don't have near the capability of a fleet carrier...

[@Overland-460]

Go Japan!! They're beautiful country and people on earth ❤❤❤

[@whangamatayamagata6021]

日本に対するポジティブなコメント多いのにびっくりしました。 アメリカの皆さんありがとう。(^O^)／

[@cosmichef75]

Samurai and the Eagle together are unstoppable.

[@robertandrews4382]

Thanks Japan we need your help guys.

[@Brad-gk9jd]

Stand firm with Japan.

[@ronaldckrausejr7762]

The JS Kaga is an impressive carrier. Japan is also now working on building the world’s two largest aircraft carriers, significantly larger than the JS Kaga

[@Dark-rc7rd]

I'm sorry but since when Japan was planning on building more aircraft carriers?

[@naekosl3059]

@@Dark-rc7rd The TWO Izumo class helicopter carriers are modified into aircraft carriers. The Japanese are then leaning on the USA's knowledge and experience in operating carriers to evaluate the modified JS Kaga for appropriateness. Japan's constitution prohibits certain types of construction such as strictly attack equipment. It must be used for defense. Thus Japan will not be building attack carriers such as what China and the USA has. The problem with Japan is that it has a shortage of runways. It is expected that all runways will be cratered by the Chinese in a conflict, so short takeoff F-35B are essential fighters. That is the major reason behind Japan's shift from strictly helicopter carriers to having a carrier that can also support the F-35B fighter. Until the changes of design are finalized and approved, it wouldn't be economically prudent to build more dedicated aircraft carriers. The Izumo changes should firrst be evaluated, tested, and validated with USA cooperation before Japan simply rushes out to build more carriers.

[@boonp.7935]

I hope they are building the SDF-1

[@krashd]

The Izumo class are not the biggest in the world, don't tell lies. That's what scumbags do.

[@egosumhomovespertilionem]

What a difference 79 years make. Today, Japan is a stable representative democracy with an impressive economy and a pacifist streak that runs through its culture. Japan is not re-arming because its wants to conquer its neighbors and take their resources; it is re-arming because Japan sees a genuine threat to its own security -- and that of its Asian neighbors -- from the People's Republic of China (i.e., "Communist China") and its massive military buildup and aggressive actions towards its neighbors. American treaty allies like Australia, Japan, South Korea and even the Philippines are strengthening their military forces in response -- and this is exactly the reply that China needs to hear and see. America-friendly India is likewise reinforcing its naval, air and land forces. Chinese aggression is being met with increasing strength, so play nice!

[@Twopeetfeet]

America has allies only in name, they're all client states.

[@josephshields2922]

Which country has engaged in more foreign Wars since ww2 . the US or " Agressive" China?

[@egosumhomovespertilionem]

@@josephshields2922 The United States has acted as the "intternational policeman" in world affairs since the Second World War, often protecting weak nations from predators. A better questions might ask which national has engaged in territorial aggrandizement and made claims against the sovereign territory of other countries -- hint: it ain't the United States.

[@CalvinO-mk6um]

Named after one of the greatest Japanese aircraft carrier during WW2

[@gneisenau6991]

From Japan, I sincerely appreciate the cooperative and tolerant attitude of the American people toward Japan. Let us understand the past mistakes of both sides and now join hands as allies!

[@Sukhoi27Flanker]

We love Japan. The past is the past, we must now look to the future together.

[@LumineLimposki]

WELCOME JAPAN!!!

[@alexis_ian]

I find it funny how the reporter keeps calling it ‘Aircraft carrier’ Meanwhile Japan classifies it as a Helicopter Destroyer even gave it a hull classification of DDH 😂

[@teddygonzalez8098]

Japan's constitution Article 9, prohibits it from having offensive weapons like aircraft carriers after WW2. With the F35, Kaga is an aircraft carrier but officially labeled helicopter destroyer to avoid evoking past wartime memories. Weird but this is a misnomer.

[@j.c.4192]

​@@teddygonzalez8098that's because at least half of the Japanese population wants to be pacifists and don't want to involve themselves in past war aggressions. They believe in the path of the imperialist descendants currently serving in their governments. It's quite a political divide in the population of Japan.

[@teddygonzalez8098]

@j.c.4192 I've spent years in Japan, and pacifism remains strong among the population. However, with China's growing power and threats from North Korea and Russia, the country's defense policy should adapt.

[@timonsolus]

@@teddygonzalez8098: The Japanese government should call them “escort carriers”, to make it clear that their purpose is to defend merchant shipping, not to conduct air strikes on land bases.

[@No_Anime_No_Life.]

@@j.c.4192 wrong, all because CCP and leftist news keep bashing Japan as long Japan have own military and aircraft carriers that the truth about this issue

[@HappyGM-R]

No no no, it’s not a carrier. It’s an absurdly large destroyer that happens to have flat deck and happen to be made of materials that can survive the heat from F-35 vertical takeoff. It’s not a carrier. -Average Japanese self defense force official

[@timonsolus]

Hey, if Russia can call its carriers “cruisers”, then Japan can call its own “destroyers”.

[@Lmao-69e]

Did you forget german found bug too in Treaty of Versailles?,this is fishing boat not warship same like this,this is destroyer not aircraft carrier or Helicopters carrier.

[@Lmao-69e]

And can be converted to aircraft carrier if urgent

[@Lmao-69e]

It just distracts China into thinking it's an ordinary destroyer

[@Lmao-69e]

But its ok for Camouflage

[@johngodden4363]

Australia used to operate two Aircraft Carriers but like most western countries its military has atrophied and today has two Helicopter Carriers. Ours are unsuitable for conversion as they only have one large rear lift for movement for larger aircraft and one medium sized lift for attack helicopters and medium lift helicopters. Australia needs also to ‘lift its game’ and have two small/medium Carriers. This Japanese example might just fit the bill! It is not beyond the realms of possibility as Australia is looking closely at the Mogami Class frigate as a contender for the eleven ship multipurpose frigate contract ( to complement the new build larger Hunter Class.

[@gutstompenrocker]

If not mistaken Aus will get a few SSN's and a couple hundred tomahawks, along with a bunch of the usual conventional arms. Island hopping with those containerized tomahawks is what keeps Xi up at night. Japan got a bunch too.

[@fishtuationaqua]

Australian politicians only care about human rights and environment. Less expectation from them.

[@johngodden4363]

@@gutstompenrocker yes, the plan is for Australia to have a total of eight SNNs ( the first three Virginia Class and the rest AUKUS design. The tomahawks to be a mix of anti ship variants and land attack, but it will literally take decades to get the full fleet of subs.

[@キットカット抹茶-x3f]

Kaga （加賀）！🇺🇸🇯🇵

[@romeolanuza2120]

Congratulations Quad India 🇮🇳 Australia 🇦🇺 Japan 🇯🇵 USA 🇺🇸⚓️🏝🌊⚓️🛟 4:52 🌏🌎🌍🌟🕊

[@su-57stealthfighter73]

Well they're the pioneers of Aircraft Carriers ..

[@davidjordan7274]

Glad Japan is on our side!!! 🫡🙏🙏

[@tetrisgenius]

Anyone familiar with the WWII history would be amazed seeing “Kaga” passed by “Midway” in San Diego harbor. Those aren’t just “names”.

[@chewie94116]

Japan always wanted to be with the US. Japan helped the US in World War I. But the the Allies countries (US, UK, etc) blew them off after WWI and Japan felt betrayed. So, Japan turned dark for WWII. Now, Japan is back with the US. Welcome back!

[@jo769]

Go Japan! JP US!

[@EnforcerTV]

We love Japan we love Japan🎉

[@guitarlessonswith4480]

Welcome brothers

[@ashfaqueali555]

Keep your friends Nearer Rather Than Enemies Farthest

[@Otter-Destruction]

It's just that, history, it happened in the past, what defines you is what you do going forward.

[@elBighead208]

I love Japan and the people and their entire history long live Japan ❤️

[@BrosGamingClips-us1xl]

China: Grrr!!! Im scary Japan: Ok, let me rearm my navy to a state it hasn't been since the Japanese Empire, Ill show you 'scary' China: Wait NO-

[@spider6660]

C'mon, this is not the "weakened"China in WW2. They're even more powerful than the US fleet.

[@BrosGamingClips-us1xl]

@@spider6660 Its satire

[@spider6660]

@@BrosGamingClips-us1xl Yeah, US military is a satire when their own shipbuilding industry is in decline. They even sold their own steel industry to Japan.

[@BrosGamingClips-us1xl]

@@spider6660 Dont even bother replying it will just makes you look like a neckbeard just go

[@BrosGamingClips-us1xl]

@@spider6660 There is no need to literally keep on rambling about your political views I do not care dont even reply to this just go

[@Global-Military]

いや～感慨深いですなぁ。 いよいよ始まってくれたか

[@mysticprint1663]

YAY Japan!! We, The American People LOVE YOU!!

[@某子]

Japan will train in carrier operations using the Kaga-class light aircraft carrier. Japan is the only country to have engaged in carrier-to-carrier combat with the United States. The world will become more peaceful if countries with powerful carrier strike groups form an alliance.

[@harvieaaronsamson8049]

OH YEAH JAPAN IS BACK BABY👹👹👹👹😮😮😮😮😁😁😁😁❤❤❤❤

[@dennisreeve8859]

Great to see the Kaga once again! This time as an ally! Being embraced by the Marines no less!

[@evelyncordero1829]

Of all the Asian countryJapan is the most polite people in the world

[@IFIXCASTLES]

Better to be allies than be killing each other. Respect!😊

[@cas5247]

They should have named it Yamato. 😂

[@marksamuelsen2750]

I’m a 71yo Veteran and Both My Father and Uncle Were In WW2 . My Dad was in the Army Air Corp. And My Uncle Was In The Navy. I remember Singing A Song about Sinking The Bismarck. Had To Be A Very Strange Time! President Roosevelt and President Truman Certainly Had Their Hands Full.😮

[@luffyland4996]

Made in Japan has been absent for long time. Its time they made a comeback abd a return. "What do you mean doc? All the best stuff is made in Japan"

[@timonsolus]

Japan’s economy started to go downhill immediately after the US opened up full trade relations with China in 1979. Big mistake! The US turned its back on a loyal ally to make easy money in investment deals with a geopolitical enemy. The modern Chinese superpower was created by the US - literally making a rod for their own back.

[@titan133760]

Fun fact: the JS Kaga is slightly longer than the WWII Kaga. The JS Kaga's official mascot is Kantai Collection Kaga

[@jumangi2322]

Good to see KAGA! Samurai strength in her! Nippon!

[@dpelpal]

Real Samurai strength comes from one man: *SHOHEI*

[@davidmundell9140]

People seem to forget.. Japans is ours.

[@madbbqer4343]

Named after Iron Chef's Chairman Kaga. Allez cuisine!

[@uuuun-i1b]

協力してくれた米国、及び米海軍に日本人として感謝を申し上げます。

[@Teacher2Polis2XtraRice]

Japan, South Korea, Philippines, USA.

[@James-v6f2c]

Kaga ! A very apt name!

[@ChaosXP923]

Pearl Harbor: *nervous sweating*

[@lowellyowell2922]

I believe Any spirit that may be around pearl Harbor now or smiling. And thanking that we are now friends and not fighting with another.

[@hsserry5289]

Time for Japan to Rise!

[@Paul-McB]

We got to get S. Korea to do something like Japan. Philippines, to poor, and they have their own probs.

[@cnote6923]

JS Kaga is a beautiful ship. There are no two countries with a greater love and respect for each other's cultures than America and Japan. Yes we fought a horrible war many years ago, but if ever go to war again it will be as allies.

[@danielshehta7831]

We need a yamoto

[@Wayzor_]

YamAto.

[@dammitdan106]

We have Yamaha, it's better.

[@owenwilson3877]

Yamamoto

[@OptimusWombat]

Space Battleship

[@CRAIG5835]

The Admiral had a Maori MERE on his wall. Made of Jade, or Greenstone as we call it in New Zealand. Interesting to see it on a retired US Admiral's wall.

[@l.a_e_j5894]

China navy vs Japan navy. The last real naval war between China and Japan was the 1894-1895 war. As a prelude to the Russo-Japan battle of the Strait of Tsushima 10 years later, Japan annihilated the Qing China's fleet. In WW2, China navy had nothing worth noting, while Japan navy was second only to the US's after Midway. Today China's aircraft carriers are second-hand rebuilt, which would make nice artificial reefs after Japan navy doing its short work.

[@TSUTENKAKU007]

But U.S. and Japan should not take things for granted, thinking Chinese navy is inferior/second-hand rebuilt. If there is all out war, you never know with China possessing massive quantities of short range missiles, they can over whelm. Never under estimate the enemy, as they say.

[@l.a_e_j5894]

@@TSUTENKAKU007 Of course, for Japan and the US, never underestimate the enemy. We armchair analysts can say anything 😁

[@boonp.7935]

I feel that the US should bring back the PT boats. Advanced versions to pursuit and destroy the smaller displacements ships the PLA Navy has. Fast, small, maneuverable and full assortment of fire power. 15 men crew. Missiles, cannons and MA Dueces. EWAR suite. Those PLA Navy fishing boats won't be a threat any longer.

[@l.a_e_j5894]

@@boonp.7935 swarm of drones or HIMARS or ATACS on ships 100 miles far away will do the job. Large hardware like tanks or ships might be obsolete in the age of pin-point missiles and drones.

[@boonp.7935]

@@l.a_e_j5894 what happens when there are no land bases?

[@antilarge7860]

Welcome Welcome! Glad to see them here!

[@josevicentejrmeneses8552]

where's AKAGI, SORYU, HIRYU ??

[@jamieharmer5654]

Near Midway....

[@billotto602]

​@@jamieharmer5654🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TOMAS-lh4er]

@@jamieharmer5654 Under Mid Way !!

[@danw2112]

Near Midway, in Davy Jones's Locker, hanging out with SpongeBob SquarePants.

[@jwalbrig]

lol good one!

[@aymonfoxc1442]

Well, isn't this a lovely comment section. It's nice to see my nations allies getting along so cordially! I hope the Kaga tests go well. Best wishes from an Aussie!

[@evilfingers4302]

I wonder if Japan plans to build more carriers and name them the Akagi, Hiryu and Soryu....see what I did there 😜

[@billotto602]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@298okra2]

KAGA is the second vessel of the IZUMO class helicoptor carrier. IZUMO is already in the process of conversion to accommodate F35B.

[@paulsteaven]

They made another Soryu, but as one of the most advanced diesel-electric submarine not a carrier.

[@CMaldonado1690]

Japanese warship are usually named after Geographic features, like provinces, rivers and mountains.

[@4catsnow]

Yeah, that brings back what our Navy did at MIdway...

[@タケ-m8j]

I'm Japanese. Kaga is just a destroyer, not an aircraft carrier. It happened to be possible to install the F35, so it was installed by chance. Therefore, Kaga is just a destroyer that can operate fighter planes, which is legal.

[@caiuspostumiusturrinus1024]

That is the best of both, no?