The JS Akishio, a decommissioned Japanese submarine, is the centerpiece of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force museum in Kure, Japan. (Jonathan Snyder/Stars and Stripes) ...

Whether you’re drawn to naval history or local townscapes, Kure in Hiroshima offers a memorable blend of culture, history, ...

KOBE, Japan -- Kawasaki Heavy Industries transferred a submarine to Japan's Defense Ministry on Thursday, the fourth advanced Taigei-class submarine and the 31st sub built overall by the company ...

Japan's fourth Taigei-class submarine, JS Raigei , which was commissioned on 6 March 2025. (Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force) Japan has commissioned its fourth Taigei-class diesel-electric ...

Projecting power from beneath the sea, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force has launched a new submarine, with an eye toward China's increasing maritime activities. The Jingei, the third of the ...

Japan has commissioned one of the most advanced conventional submarines in the world, with the Raigei being the latest in a class of hunter-killer vessels designed to operate in the relatively ...