JS SAZANAMI #113 (さざなみ) JMSDF Takanami Class Destroyer JS SAZANAMI #113 (さざなみ) JS SAZANAMI sailed thru the Kanmon Straits of Japan the afternoon of October 20, 2024. It was a pleasant sight to see. And, from the looks of it, the Sazanami's crew were enjoying the sights of Garden Paradise Kitakyushu and maybe even glancing a bit at the inferior Shimonoseki City side of the strait, as well. DD-113 護衛艦 さざなみ ★ 海上自衛隊 ★ たかなみ型護衛艦 Did you know the Japanese Navy eats curry rice on Fridays? Well, they do. Japanese taxpayer money well spent - The JMSDF's Destroyer SAZANAMI Here is some more info. on this warship. ***SPECS (sourced from Wikipedia)*** Name: Sazanami (さざなみ) Ordered: 2000 Builder: Mitsubishi, Nagasaki Laid down: 4 April 2002 Launched: 29 August 2003 Commissioned: 16 February 2005 Home Port: Kure MMSI Number: 431999679 Pennant Number: DD-113 Class & Type: Takanami-class destroyer Displacement: 4,650 long tons (4,725 t) standard 6,300 long tons (