Sub patrol

Welcome !!!!

I thought it was the new shinkansen model.

Can't see any people! It looks like nobody welcomes it.

Los Angeles class, a 688i. Nasty.

Can't see any people! It looks like nobody welcomes it.

Subs don't like attention. You guys in the armed forces will know what I mean.

is it open for public viewing? would love to go down to take a look at this beauty..

torosushi: Yes, I'm sure they'd let you take it out for spin. Just show your int'l driver's license.

torusushi, no. Especially the engineering spaces.

Like I said again ! ! ! Welcome !!!! These type of ships don't want a welcoming party or the public to view it. I'm glad they are here because they protect Japan while everybody is sleeping in Japan or shopping at the Ginza.

The reason why we need them is because: Chinese Navy & new missile , North Korea, Russia's Medvedev say he's sending weapons to disputed isles.

With a price tag of USD$900 million, I think I would keep an eye on it.

I'm glad they are here because they protect Japan while everybody is sleeping

Who told you that? My granddad wisely told me to believe nothing you hear and only half of what you see. Far too much brainwashing in politics these days.

Who really benefits out of war and so cold national security? The share-holders of the militarized industrial complex. They will feed the public (through the government) 100% BS just to keep their pockets laden with profit.

@ tokyokawasaki

I'm glad they are here because they protect Japan while everybody is sleeping

But it is true, at least indirectly

Is this area really necessary? If it is, then which US military can be closed to pay for it. Everyone needs to look at the US citizens concern to reduce military bases in foreign countries.

"Is this area really necessary?"

From Japan's point of view? Evidently yes.

From the US's point of view? Evidently yes.

I welcome him. He is sexy. Love his uniform.

Nuclear submarines: kakkoii!

The veterans of Japan fought in WW2 what thay sacrifice was for the sake of foreign naval vessles anchoring? How awesome and 'sexy'! Love their 'spirits'!Welcome...

Some contributors need to follow the Americans' concern about unnecessary military bases. This one MAY or MAY not be necessary, but Americans want the budget cuts. It is time for Japan to stand on its own GNP. Welcome to the real world of finance. The world can no longer feed at the American trough. Accept its responsibilities.

What, no ultra-nationalist protesters? No angry residents complaining about possible nuclear leaks? No fishing boat crews worried about close encounters?

Actually I pity this guy. It is cold and the feeling is colder if you are near water. And thinking of the radiation, his life expectancy will be quite limited.