Izumo-class: DDH-183 Izumo, under construction DDH-184 (name to be assigned)
Hyuga-class: The DDH-16 Hyūga and DDH-18 Ise were provisionally named “DDH-16” and “DDH-18” respectively. The numbers derived from the Japanese calendar, specifically the 16th year and 18th year of the Heisei reign (2004 and 2006), when the provisional name were given.
Shirane-class: DDH-143 Shirane was decommissioned on March 2015. the Izumo-class is planned to replace Shirane-class. DDH-144 Kurame is still active.
▽ Imperial Japanese Navy – Nihon Kaigun
Nihon Kaigun organization
The structure and history of the
Imperial Japanese Navy
Aircraft Carriers
The battle and light aircraft carriers
of the Imperial Japanese Navy
Battleships
The Battleships and Battlecruisers of
the Imperial Japanese Navy
Heavy Cruisers
The heavy cruisers of the
Imperial Japanese Navy
Light Cruisers
The light cruisers
of the Imperial Japanese Navy
Destroyers
The destroyers squadrons of the
Imperial Japanese Navy
Submarines
The submarines fleet
of the Imperial Japanese Navy
Auxiliary Ships
The training, hospital, and other
auxiliary ships in the IJN
The TimeLine of ships
The design and operations
timeline records of the IJN warships
Naval Air Groups
The Land-Based Japanese
Navy Air-Groups
Naval Landing Forces 1928-1945
Japanese Special Naval Landing Forces (SNLF),
Landing Forces (SNLF) 海軍特別陸戦隊
Secret Weapons of the IJN
The secret weapons and teachnologies
of the Imperial Japanese Navy
Strategic Plans of the IJN
The strategic doctrines and
plans of the IJN
▽ Simulations & Wargames
▽ World War II: Pacific Theater
War in the Pacific: Admiral Edition
A computer-based simulation of
the entire Pacific War with incredible detail.
The Empire of the Sun (2nd Ed.)
An strategy boardgame for the
Pacific War with solitaire playability.
Pacific War
A fantastic monster game for the
Pacific War with many scenarios.
Pacific War (2nd Ed.)
The 2nd Edition of the masterpiece
Pacific War game is coming soon!
▽Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF)
The organization of the JMSDF
The units and structure of
the Modern Japanese Navy (JMSDF)
The Regional District Forces
The locations and bases of the
five regional districts of the JMSDF
Helicopter Destroyers DDH
The modern helicopter destroyers
of the Japan’s Maritime Self-Defence Force
Guided Missile destroyers DDG
The advanced guided missile destroyers
of the Japan’s Maritime Self-Defence Force
Destroyers DD
The destroyers of the
Japan’s Maritime Self-Defence Force
Tank Landing Ships LST
The tank lading ships of the
Japan’s Maritime Self-Defence Force
Submarines SS
The submarine fleet of the
Japan’s Maritime Self-Defence Force
Support and Auxiliary ships
Patrol and other support ships of the
Japan’s Maritime Self-Defence Force
The aviation of the JMSDF
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force aircrafts
and helicopter fleet
Naval landing forces of the JMSDF
The naval forces for landings
of the JMSDF
Future projects of the JMSDF
New coming units and future
developments of the JMSDF
The strategy of the JMSDF
The current doctrine and
strategy of the JMSDF
News & manoeuvres
News and military
exercises of the JMSDF
▽ Simulations & Wargames
▽ World War II: European Theater
Unconditional Surrender
A boardgame with innovative mechanics
for the entire World War II in European Front.
The Supreme commander
A strategic game at corps/army level
for the World war II in Europe.
