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The four-day goodwill visit, running from April 2-5, 2026, brings 220 officers and crew members to the central city. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The four-day goodwill visit, running from April 2-5, 2026, brings 220 officers and crew members to the central city. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Japanese naval officers line up on the pier ahead of the official welcoming ceremony at Tien Sa Port. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Japanese naval officers line up on the pier ahead of the official welcoming ceremony at Tien Sa Port. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Vietnamese officials present flowers to Colonel Jio Takemasa, Commander of Escort Division 2 and head of the visiting delegation. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Vietnamese officials present flowers to Colonel Jio Takemasa, Commander of Escort Division 2 and head of the visiting delegation. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Naval officers from Vietnam and Japan exchange greetings. The visit is intended to deepen friendship and mutual trust in line with the two countries’ Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Naval officers from Vietnam and Japan exchange greetings. The visit is intended to deepen friendship and mutual trust in line with the two countries’ Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Representatives of Da Nang’s Department of Foreign Affairs, Naval Region 3 Command, the Border Guards and other agencies pose for a commemorative photograph with Japanese officers. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Representatives of Da Nang’s Department of Foreign Affairs, Naval Region 3 Command, the Border Guards and other agencies pose for a commemorative photograph with Japanese officers. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
A close-up view of JS Asahi, one of the JMSDF’s modern warships equipped with advanced systems and technologies. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
A close-up view of JS Asahi, one of the JMSDF’s modern warships equipped with advanced systems and technologies. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Radar arrays and sensor antennas are prominently mounted on the ship’s command mast. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Radar arrays and sensor antennas are prominently mounted on the ship’s command mast. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The ship’s deck viewed from the bridge toward the bow. Vietnamese guests were invited aboard for a tour as part of the welcoming programme. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The ship’s deck viewed from the bridge toward the bow. Vietnamese guests were invited aboard for a tour as part of the welcoming programme. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The vessel’s main naval gun occupies a prominent position at the bow. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The vessel’s main naval gun occupies a prominent position at the bow. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
A close-up view of the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS), designed to defend the ship against incoming threats. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
A close-up view of the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS), designed to defend the ship against incoming threats. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Missile launch systems are neatly arranged on the deck. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Missile launch systems are neatly arranged on the deck. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The HOS-303 Over-the-Side Torpedo Launcher (OTST). According to information displayed onboard, the system is approximately 3.8m long and 1.39m high, using high-pressure air to launch Mk46, Type 97 and Type 12 torpedoes. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The HOS-303 Over-the-Side Torpedo Launcher (OTST). According to information displayed onboard, the system is approximately 3.8m long and 1.39m high, using high-pressure air to launch Mk46, Type 97 and Type 12 torpedoes. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The bridge of JS Asahi. Information panels describe the manual steering system, engine-order telegraph and electronic chart display linked to GPS navigation. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The bridge of JS Asahi. Information panels describe the manual steering system, engine-order telegraph and electronic chart display linked to GPS navigation. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Japanese officers explain the ship’s navigation and control equipment to visitors inside the bridge. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Japanese officers explain the ship’s navigation and control equipment to visitors inside the bridge. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The gangway bearing the ship’s name, JS Asahi, and anchor emblem. Guards stand watch at the boarding point. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
The gangway bearing the ship’s name, JS Asahi, and anchor emblem. Guards stand watch at the boarding point. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Japanese female sailors smile during the ship’s visit to the coastal city of Da Nang. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Japanese female sailors smile during the ship’s visit to the coastal city of Da Nang. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Crew members work together to install sunshades on the deck in preparation for reception and exchange activities. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Crew members work together to install sunshades on the deck in preparation for reception and exchange activities. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
A sailor secures a cable on deck. During their stay, crew members will take part in sports exchanges and cultural visits in the city. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
A sailor secures a cable on deck. During their stay, crew members will take part in sports exchanges and cultural visits in the city. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Lifeboats, life rafts and onboard equipment are neatly arranged along the ship’s side, reflecting the professionalism of the crew. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Lifeboats, life rafts and onboard equipment are neatly arranged along the ship’s side, reflecting the professionalism of the crew. (Photo: VietnamPlus)
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Close-up view of Japan’s Asahi warship during Da Nang visit

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF)’s destroyer JS Asahi (DD-119) arrived at Tien Sa Port in Da Nang on April 2, beginning a goodwill visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation between Vietnam and Japan.

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