US EditionJapanese Warships Visit New Zealand’s Capital for the First Time in a Half-Century
Two Japanese destroyers with over 500 crew visited Wellington harbor, marking a ceremonial stop amid rising regional tensions and growing military cooperation, officials said.
- Two Japanese warships, JS Ise and JS Suzunami, docked in Wellington on August 8, 2025, marking the first visit in over 50 years.
- This visit follows Japan's efforts to deepen military and strategic cooperation with New Zealand amid regional tensions and the Indo-Pacific focus.
- The ships arrived from Sydney following joint military exercises with forces from New Zealand, Australia, and other nations, joined by HMNZS Canterbury carrying over 500 personnel.
- Makoto Osawa, Japan's envoy, emphasized that "Our main goal is the free and open Indo-Pacific," highlighting the mutual naval visits and growing ties.
- The visit is ceremonial and linked to a defense logistics agreement to ease military cooperation, reflecting a foreign policy reset toward Pacific security.
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The Killeen Daily Herald
Japanese warships visit New Zealand's capital
Japanese warships on Friday docked in New Zealand’s capital for a rare visit. The vessels, JS Ise and JS Suzunami, arrived in Wellington as part of an Indo-Pacific deployment with more than 500 crew. They were accompanied by the New…
Japanese Warships Visit New Zealand’s Capital for the First Time in a Half-Century
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Japanese warships docked in New Zealand ’s capital Friday for the first time in more than 50 years amid efforts by Tokyo to deepen its strategic ties in the South Pacific Ocean.
Idaho Press
Japanese warships visit New Zealand's capital for the first time in a half-century
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Japanese warships docked in New Zealand ’s capital Friday for the first time in more than 50 years amid efforts by Tokyo to deepen its strategic ties in the South Pacific Ocean.
Japanese warships visit New Zealand’s capital for the first time in a half-century
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Japanese warships docked in New Zealand ‘s capital Friday for the first time in more than 50 years amid efforts by Tokyo to deepen its strategic ties in the South Pacifi
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