Japan Training Squadron Port Call at Victoria
2024/6/24
The Japan Training Squadron, JS Kashima and JS Shimakaze, of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) made a port call at Victoria in Seychelles from Monday 17th June to Thursday 20th June 2024. During their stay, people in Seychelles enjoyed viewing the ships on the Open Day. Members of the Squadron interacted with local people through the Cultural Event, which included Japanese drums (Taiko), martial arts and brass band performances, as well as the Judo exchange. It was a great opportunity to deepen the friendship and goodwill between Japan and Seychelles.
Japanese Drums (Taiko) Performance Kendo Demonstration Judo Demonstration
Demonstration by Seychelles Judo Federation Brass Band Performance Tanbour Moutya presented to the brass band by
Seychelles National Institute for Culture, Heritage and the Arts
A commemorative plaque was presented to the Seychelles Judo Federation by
the Squadron members.
The Japan Training Squadron, composed of JS KASHIMA and JS SHIMAKAZE, is commanded by Rear Admiral NISHIYAMA Takahiro, and carries approximately 570 people, including about 190 officer trainees who graduated from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Officer Candidate School in Japan. Their visit to Port Victoria is part of the Overseas Training Cruise 2024, which runs from 20th May to 11th November 2024. The cruise aims to provide officer trainees with hands-on training to acquire basic knowledge and skills required for their service, develop their global awareness through the joint exercise and other activities, and promote international goodwill with their visiting countries.
Japan Training Squadron Port Call at Victoria
https://www.sc.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_00360.html
JMSDF Press Release
https://www.mod.go.jp/msdf/en/release/202405/20240509en.pdf
Welcome Event (Monday, June 17)
Rear Admiral NISHIYAMA Takahiro, Commander of the Japan Training Squadron, greeted by Colonel Jean ATTALA, Chief of Staff of the Seychelles Defence Forces, Japanese Ambassador OKANIWA Ken, students and teachers at Deaf School, Seychelles Japan Alumni Association (SEYJAA) members, and Japanese residents.
Open Day (Tuesday, June 18)
Cultural Event (Wednesday, June 19)
Japanese Drums (Taiko) Performance Kendo Demonstration Judo Demonstration
Demonstration by Seychelles Judo Federation Brass Band Performance Tanbour Moutya presented to the brass band by
Seychelles National Institute for Culture, Heritage and the Arts
Judo Exchange with Seychelles Judo Federation (Wednesday, June 19)
A commemorative plaque was presented to the Seychelles Judo Federation by
the Squadron members.
What is the Japan Training Squadron?
The Japan Training Squadron, composed of JS KASHIMA and JS SHIMAKAZE, is commanded by Rear Admiral NISHIYAMA Takahiro, and carries approximately 570 people, including about 190 officer trainees who graduated from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Officer Candidate School in Japan. Their visit to Port Victoria is part of the Overseas Training Cruise 2024, which runs from 20th May to 11th November 2024. The cruise aims to provide officer trainees with hands-on training to acquire basic knowledge and skills required for their service, develop their global awareness through the joint exercise and other activities, and promote international goodwill with their visiting countries.
Japan Training Squadron Port Call at Victoria
https://www.sc.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_00360.html
JMSDF Press Release
https://www.mod.go.jp/msdf/en/release/202405/20240509en.pdf