Summary and Key Points: Japan’s Taigei-class “Big Whale” submarines are portrayed as a generational step beyond the ...

Key Points - Japan's Taigei-class ("Big Whale") diesel-electric attack submarines, with four completed by 2025 including the recently commissioned JS Raigei, represent a significant leap in ...

SAGAMIHARA FAMILY HOUSING AREA, Japan – The organizer of a free monthly Japanese class here said she gets positive feedback from the participants, who tell her the phrases they learn have helped them ...

In October, Japan’s newest Taigei-class attack submarine reached a new milestone. During a ceremony at manufacturer Kawasaki Heavy Industries in Kobe City, Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force launched ...

The People’s Republic of China Army Navy (PLAN) is experiencing an unprecedented rise in ships and capabilities. China is building virtually every class of warship, from aircraft carriers to corvettes ...

Speaking loudly in public, especially on trains, buses, or sidewalks, is considered inconsiderate. Japanese culture values peaceful environments where people can travel or rest without disruption.

MHI launched Mikuma, the fourth Mogami-class frigate on order for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), in a ceremony held on December 10 at its facilities in Nagasaki. Credit: Mitsubishi ...