Two Japanese warships arrive in Wellington Harbour for ceremonial visit
Friday 8 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated In this story HMNZS Aotearoa
The Japanese destroyers JS Ise and JS Suzunami arrived in Wellington on Friday morning after sailing from Sydney. This marks the first time Japanese warships have docked in the city since 1936. The vessels, carrying 500 crew members, are conducting an Indo-Pacific deployment.