Guardians of the Deep Blue, Time to Set Sail: 2023 JMSDF Overseas Training Cruise

A record of the training ship JS Kashima departing from Yokosuka during the FY2023 Training Fleet Overseas Cruise Departure Ceremony. Following JS Hatakaze, the vessel displays the solemn naval honors unique to training ships—salutes, hat-waving (Manoeuvre des Chapeaux), and prolonged horn blasts echoing across the harbor. 00:00 Departure of JS Kashima, following JS Hatakaze 04:22 Naval salute 04:44 Hat-waving to port 04:47 Prolonged horn blast 06:19 Hat-waving to port "Modern Samurai on the Global Watch" A depiction of naval ceremonial rigor and the commanding presence of a vessel setting sail. Full archive playlist here:    • Forged by the Samurai Spirit; JMSDF Traini...   #JapanMaritimeSelfDefenseForce #Kashima #TrainingFleet