Dutch warships visit Osaka port

Dutch warships visit Osaka port

OSAKA, Japan - The 17,040-ton Dutch navy supply ship Amsterdam (foreground) arrives April 21 at Osaka port, accompanied by the 3,340-ton frigate Van Nes. The ships are visiting Japan as part of celebrations marking 400 years of relations between Japan and the Netherlands.

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