2017 Japan Training Squadron Visit to Canada
Two ships of the Japanese Training Squadron, 'KASHIMA’ and ‘HARUSAME’, made a port call to North Vancouver from Saturday, September 16 to Wednesday, September 20, as a part of an around the world training cruise by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
The purpose of this overseas training cruise was to develop the seamanship of 200 newly commissioned officers, to cultivate their abilities as future leaders, and also to promote mutual understanding and goodwill with the countries they visit.
During the port call, a variety of events, such as an open day on the KASHIMA, floral tribute placed at war memorials, a performance by the musical band of the Squadron, Japanese traditional drumming, a Kendo (Japanese fencing) demonstration and friendship events with Canadian Navy, were held, which promoted relationships between Japan and Canada.
Ambassador Monji co-hosted a reception with Rear Admiral Manabe, Commander of the Squadron, and delivered a lecture to the 200 trainees on defence and security issues.
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Arriving at the Burrard Dry Dock Pier in North Vancouver on Sep 16 |
Courtesy call on Ambassador Monji on Sep 16 |
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Lecture to trainees by Ambassador Monji on Sep 16
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Welcome ceremony by City of North Vancouver on Sep 16 |
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Formal salute from an honour guard to Commodore Zwick on Sep 16
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Luncheon hosted by Commander Manabe onboard KASHIMA on Sep 16 |
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Lecture to trainees by Royal Canadian Navy on 16 Sep
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Tour of HMCS OTTAWA by trainees on Sep 16 |
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Reception co-hosted by the Commander of the Squadron and Japanese Ambassador to Canada on Sep 16 |
Reception co-hosted by the Commander of the Squadron and Japanese Ambassador to Canada on Sep 16 |
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Reception co-hosted by the Commander of the Squadron and Japanese Ambassador to Canada on Sep 16 |
Illuminated ships in North Vancouver |
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Special tours on ‘HARUSAME’ for the public on Sep 17 |
Performance by Squadron’s musical band on Sep 17 |
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Japanese traditional drumming on Sep 17
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Kendo (Japanese fencing) demonstration on Sep 17 |
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Courtesy call on RADM Art McDonald of the RCN on Sep 18
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Master Chief Petty Officers exchange |
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Sport exchange on Sep 18 |
Onboard welcome party on HMCS Ottawa on Sep 18 |
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Tribute paid to Canadian War Memorial |
Tribute paid to Japanese Canadian War Memorial |
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Visit to Vancouver Maritime Museum on Sep 19 |
Courtesy visit to Mayor Darrell Mussatto of the City of North Vancouver |
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Public lecture on defense issues by Commander Manabe on Sep 19
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Tour around Old Japanese Town on Sep 19 |
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Welcome party hosted by Vancouver Japanese Language School and Japanese Hall(VJLS-JH) on Sep 19
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Welcome party hosted by Vancouver Japanese Language School and Japanese Hall(VJLS-JH) on Sep 19 |
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Departing from the Burrard Dry Dock Pier in North Vancouver
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HMCS OTTAWA, KASHIMA and HARUSAME
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