(above) JS Kashima Departs first, (below) JS Isoyuki and JS Shirayuki Follow.

The Third JMSDF vessel JS  Isoyuki arrived just before 10 this morning. She headed straight to the dockyard, and Tied up next to JS Shirayuki.

(Above) Kashima, Shirayuki tied  up along side prior to the arrival of Isoyuki

For the second time in recent memory, the JMSDF is on a world training tour, and making a stop in Halifax. The JMSDF undertakes to tours to give crews extended sea time. The three vessels arrived yesterday, and moved to the dockyard this morning. The ships Kashima, Shirayuki and Isoyuki will be in Halifax until Thursday, July 11.

(Above) JS SHIRAYUKI in the Anchorage this morning prior to moving to the dockyard. JS KASHIMA had already moved, but was here on the last trip August 2011.

The three-day port visit from the force’s Training Squadron is part of a five-month, 18-country tour fostering intercontinental goodwill.

As a part of the visit, local residents and media are invited to experience Japanese culture through world-class performances by the Squadron’s drum band at Grand Parade Square at 4 p.m. on July 9. Ship tours will be available to the public from 1:30-3:30 p.m. July 8-9 at Her Majesty’s Canadian Dockyard Halifax.

The Japanease Navy Departed this morning,
After Leaving the Dockyard, They formed up in the Basin, with HMCS Ville De Quebec Taking the Lead.

JS Kashima Followed

Crews from all vessels were on Deck to wave. Ville de Quebec seemed to be hosting a family day.

JS Asagiri was next

JS Mineyuki Brought up the rear

As previously reported, 2/3 vessels were open for tours.

They are also well lit at night while tied up.

Arriving in port this morning are 3 Vessels on the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force. They were originally scheduled to arrive on the 11th, Hence them anchoring, instead of tying up directly at the dockyard.

Welcome to Our Japanese Visitors.

JS Mineyuki (DD 124) a Hatsuyuki Class destroyer

JS Asagiri (TV 3516) an Asagiri Class Destroyer – now classed as a Training Vessel

JS Kashima (TV 3508), a Kashima Class training vessel