Japan's Biggest Military Vessel, Izumo, Since WWII

The opening ceremony for Izumo.

Japan opens up one of the largest military vessels to see service since World War II, better known as Izumo. This is a part of Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF). The opening ceremony and base for the fleet, was in Yokohama, and is also home to one of the United States Navy's Seventh Fleet. Many are questioning whether the construction of the ship is a violation of the constitution designed by the United States to the Japanese. They are no longer allowed any military positions. Since the ship is so big, the belief it will be used as an aircraft carrier, caused some confusion. The Defense Minister Gen Nakatani  made a statement about the fleet's size, claiming it would only host joint operations and act as an command center. He insisted that the new addition to Japans MSDF was designed for peaceful purposes.

The top deck has helicopters land on it.