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).
 
Training vessel ‘Kashima’ (left) and destroyer ‘Inazuma’(Right) berthed at Princess Wharf. Commemorative photo with NZ government officials
Joint performance with the Royal New Zealand Navy Band Joint performance with the Royal New Zealand Navy Band
Open day on board destroyer ‘Inazuma’ Open day on board destroyer ‘Inazuma’
Laying a floral tribute at the Auckland War Memorial Museum Practice with Aikido Shinryukan
Practice with Auckland Kendo Club Reception on board training vessel ‘Kashima’
 

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