Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force Training Squadron visit to Auckland
2019/11/13
The Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force Training Squadron visited Auckland from 3 September to 7 September.
While in port the Training Squadron hosted and participated in a range of activities including an open day on board destroyer ‘Inazuma’, a joint performance with the Royal New Zealand Navy Band and other free events for the public, a reception on board training vessel ‘Kashima’, laying a floral tribute at the Auckland War Memorial Museum, and sports exchanges (practice games with local Kendo and Aikido clubs).
While in port the Training Squadron hosted and participated in a range of activities including an open day on board destroyer ‘Inazuma’, a joint performance with the Royal New Zealand Navy Band and other free events for the public, a reception on board training vessel ‘Kashima’, laying a floral tribute at the Auckland War Memorial Museum, and sports exchanges (practice games with local Kendo and Aikido clubs).
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| Training vessel ‘Kashima’ (left) and destroyer ‘Inazuma’(Right) berthed at Princess Wharf. | Commemorative photo with NZ government officials |
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| Joint performance with the Royal New Zealand Navy Band | Joint performance with the Royal New Zealand Navy Band |
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| Open day on board destroyer ‘Inazuma’ | Open day on board destroyer ‘Inazuma’ |
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| Laying a floral tribute at the Auckland War Memorial Museum | Practice with Aikido Shinryukan |
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| Practice with Auckland Kendo Club | Reception on board training vessel ‘Kashima’ |
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