Consulate Activities
2026/10/20
Visit to “JS Hakugei” (Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force’s Submarine)
Consul General Chotoku visited the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force submarine Hakugei, which was calling at Hawaii for training, and received a tour guided by CDR Imae.
This marked the first port call in Hawaii by a submarine of the new Taigei-class. During the visit, the Consul General was briefed on the submarine’s advanced equipment and operational features.
We would like to express our sincere appreciation and respect for the crew members, who despite the demanding environment of submarine service carry out their missions with high morale, and who continue to contribute to strengthening the U.S.-Japan Alliance through various training activities and exchanges.
This marked the first port call in Hawaii by a submarine of the new Taigei-class. During the visit, the Consul General was briefed on the submarine’s advanced equipment and operational features.
We would like to express our sincere appreciation and respect for the crew members, who despite the demanding environment of submarine service carry out their missions with high morale, and who continue to contribute to strengthening the U.S.-Japan Alliance through various training activities and exchanges.