JDS Kurama (DDH 144)

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Kurama (DDH 144) is underway in the Pacific Ocean. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)Ph

JDS Kurama (DDH 144)

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Kurama (DDH 144) is underway during a passing exercise with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Stockdale (DDG 106) and USS Gridley (DDG 101). Stockdale and Gridley are underway with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group on a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

JDS Kurama (DDH 144)

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Kurama (DDH 144) is underway in the Pacific Ocean. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

JDS Uzushio (SS 592)

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Oyashio-class submarine JS Uzushio (SS 592) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to begin their annual training exercise. Uzushio will be conducting both in port and at sea training on undersea tactics, anti-submarine warfare and war time strategies. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ronald Gutridge/Released)