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Japan, Indonesia hold joint anti-piracy drill

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Photo taken Feb. 14, 2013, shows a scene from an antipiracy drill jointly held by Japan and Indonesia in waters off Jakarta.

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Diet begins mulling antipiracy bill amid operations off Somalia

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso heads toward a speech podium during the House of Representatives plenary session on April 14. The lower house began deliberating an antipiracy bill that would expand the scope of escort missions carried out by Japan's Self-Defense Forces off the coast of Somalia.

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Inada encourages SDF members in Djibouti

DJIBOUTI, Djibouti, Aug. 15 Kyodo - Japanese Defense Minister Tomomi Inada is briefed by senior Self-Defense Forces personnel in Djibouti on Aug. 15, 2016, about their antipiracy mission off Somalia. Inada told reporters she hopes to enhance the activities.

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Defense minister gives pep talks to SDF on antipiracy mission

DJIBOUTI, Djibouti - Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani shakes hands with a Japan Self-Defense Forces during a visit to a SDF base in Djibouti in eastern Africa on Jan. 18, 2015. SDF personnel stationed in Djibouti have engaged in antipiracy activities in the pirate-infested Gulf of Aden since 2009.

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Defense minister gives pep talks to SDF on antipiracy mission

DJIBOUTI, Djibouti - Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani shakes hands with a Japan Self-Defense Forces during a visit to a SDF base in Djibouti in eastern Africa on Jan. 18, 2015. SDF personnel stationed in Djibouti have engaged in antipiracy activities in the pirate-infested Gulf of Aden since 2009.

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MSDF vessel guards commercial ship off Somalia

TOKYO, Japan - A vessel of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (front) guards a Japanese cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden off the coast of Somalia against piracy in June 2009. Japan plans to send a senior Self-Defense Forces officer to serve as the commander of the multinational antipiracy operations in the Gulf of Aden.

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Japanese defense minister in Djibouti

DJIBOUTI CITY, Djibouti - Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera encourages members of a Japanese Self-Defense Forces unit engaged in antipiracy operations in the Gulf of Aden off Somalia, during his visit to Djibouti on May 9, 2014.

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Japan antipiracy operation off Somalia

DJIBOUTI, Djibouti - A destroyer (L) and a P-3C patrol plane of Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force take part in an antipiracy operation off the Gulf of Aden, Somalia, on March 22, 2014.

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Japan antipiracy operation off Somalia

DJIBOUTI, Djibouti - A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force member (L) takes photos of a vessel from a P-3C patrol plane during an antipiracy operation off the Gulf of Aden, Somalia, on March 22, 2014.

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Abe visits MSDF antipiracy base in Djibouti

DJIBOUTI, Djibouti - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) shakes hands with Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force personnel at their base in Djibouti, eastern Africa, on Aug. 27, 2013. MSDF personnel have been engaged in an antipiracy mission off Somalia since 2009.

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Abe visits MSDF antipiracy base in Djibouti

DJIBOUTI, Djibouti - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe delivers a speech before Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force personnel at their base in Djibouti, eastern Africa, on Aug. 27, 2013. MSDF personnel have been engaged in an antipiracy mission off Somalia since 2009.

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Abe visits MSDF antipiracy base in Djibouti

DJIBOUTI, Djibouti - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (C front) visits the operating base of Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force personnel in Djibouti, eastern Africa, on Aug. 27, 2013. The base for the MSDF personnel, on an antipiracy mission off Somalia, was built on the northern side of Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport in 2011.

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Abe visits MSDF antipiracy base in Djibouti

DJIBOUTI, Djibouti - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (C) has lunch with Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force personnel at their base in Djibouti, eastern Africa, on Aug. 27, 2013. MSDF personnel have been engaged in an antipiracy mission off Somalia since 2009.

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Abe visits MSDF antipiracy base in Djibouti

DJIBOUTI, Djibouti - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has lunch with Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force personnel at their base in Djibouti, eastern Africa, on Aug. 27, 2013. MSDF personnel have been engaged in an antipiracy mission off Somalia since 2009.

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Japan's antipiracy patrol in Gulf of Aden

DJIBOUTI, Djibouti - Photo taken July 8, 2012, shows the restaurant of a facility in Djibouti where Japanese Self-Defense Force personnel participating in antipiracy operations in the Gulf of Aden off Somalia live.

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Japan's antipiracy patrol in Gulf of Aden

DJIBOUTI, Djibouti - Photo taken July 8, 2012, shows the gymnasium of a facility in Djibouti where Japanese Self-Defense Force personnel participating in antipiracy operations in the Gulf of Aden off Somalia live.

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Japan's antipiracy patrol in Gulf of Aden

DJIBOUTI, Djibouti - The pilot of a Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force P-3C patrol aircraft observes the scene in the Gulf of Aden off Somalia on July 9, 2012, during antipiracy operations.

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Japan's antipiracy patrol in Gulf of Aden

DJIBOUTI, Djibouti - Photo taken July 9, 2012, shows a propeller of a Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force P-3C patrol aircraft over the Gulf of Aden off Somalia during antipiracy operations. A Chinese navy ship (front) is seen escorting a merchant ship sailing through the area.

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Japan's antipiracy patrol in Gulf of Aden

TOKYO, Japan - The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force's escort ship Ikazuchi (below) escorts a cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden off Somalia on July 9, 2012, during antipiracy operations.

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Japan's antipiracy patrol in Gulf of Aden

TOKYO, Japan - An officer of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force takes photographs from an MSDF P-3C patrol aircraft over the Gulf of Aden off Somalia on July 9, 2012, during antipiracy operations.

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Japan's antipiracy patrol in Gulf of Aden

TOKYO, Japan - A helicopter of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (C) and an MSDF escort ship (upper L) escort a cargo ship sailing in the Gulf of Aden off Somalia on July 9, 2012, during antipiracy operations.

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Japan's antipiracy patrol in Gulf of Aden

TOKYO, Japan - The pilot of a Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force P-3C patrol aircraft observes the scene in the Gulf of Aden off Somalia on July 9, 2012, during antipiracy operations. To the lower left is the MSDF's escort vessel Sawagiri.

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Japanese destroyer leaves for Aden

YOKOSUKA, Japan - Relatives of Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force personnel wave farewell as a destroyer leaves the MSDF Yokosuka base, near Tokyo, on Oct. 11, 2011, for antipiracy operations in the Gulf of Aden off Somalia from early November.

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Japan's antipiracy mission off Somalia

DJIBOUTI, Djibouti - Photo taken from a P-3C patrol plane shows two Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyers heading for a mission to escort merchant and other civilian vessels in pirate-infested waters off Somalia from a port in Djibouti on July 8, 2011. The Japanese government has decided to extend the MSDF's antipiracy mission in East Africa, due to end July 23, by one year.

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Japan's antipiracy base in Djibouti

DJIBOUTI, Djibouti - Photo taken on July 8, 2011, shows Japan's Self-Defense Forces members around their lodging facility at the recently-opened SDF base in Djibouti. The desert camouflage outfit has been introduced for members at the base in addition to their ordinary green camouflage gear. Japan's first full-scale overseas base is being used for an antipiracy mission off Somalia,

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Japan's antipiracy base in Djibouti

DJIBOUTI, Djibouti - A ceremony is held to mark the opening of new facilities at a base operated by Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force in Djibouti on July 7, 2011. The base, Japan's first full-scale overseas base, is being used for an antipiracy mission off Somalia.

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Japan's antipiracy base in Djibouti

DJIBOUTI, Djibouti - Djibouti Prime Minister Dileita Mohamed Dileita (front L) enters the venue of a ceremony to mark the opening of new facilities at a base operated by Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force in Djibouti on July 7, 2011. The base, Japan's first full-scale overseas base, is being used for an antipiracy mission off Somalia.

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Kirisame departs on antipiracy missions

SASEBO, Japan - The Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Kirisame leaves Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, on Dec. 1, 2010, to take part in antipiracy operations off Somalia as family member of the crew members wave goodbye. The destroyer Yuudachi also left the port the same day.

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Japan-India joint coast guard drill

KOBE, Japan - A Japan Coast Guard helicopter participates in a rescue operation during a joint antipiracy drill with the Indian coast guard in Osaka Bay on Dec. 1, 2010. Some 240 personnel from both countries took part in the annual event.

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Japan destroyer leaves for antipiracy mission

SASEBO, Japan - People see off the crew on the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Makinami departing Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, on Aug. 26, 2010, for an antipiracy mission in the waters off Somalia.

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Japan destroyer leaves for antipiracy mission

SASEBO, Japan - People see off the crew on the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Makinami departing Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, on Aug. 26, 2010, for an antipiracy mission in the waters off Somalia.

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Japanese defense force holds antipiracy inspection drill in Hawaii

HONOLULU, United States - Personnel of Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force take part in an antipiracy inspection drill in Hawaii on July 3, 2010.

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Japan's antipiracy patrol flight over Gulf of Aden

DJIBOUTI, Djibouti - The pilot of a P-3C airplane of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force sees another flying over the Gulf of Aden off Somalia during an antipiracy patrol flight open to the press Jan. 19, 2010. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japan's antipiracy patrol flight over Gulf of Aden

DJIBOUTI, Djibouti - Two crew members aboard a P-3C airplane of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force try to identify a ship sailing below in the Gulf of Aden off Somalia during an antipiracy patrol flight open to the press Jan. 19, 2010. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japan's antipiracy patrol flight over Gulf of Aden

DJIBOUTI, Djibouti - The pilot of a P-3C airplane of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force sees another flying over the Gulf of Aden off Somalia during an antipiracy patrol flight open to the press Jan. 19, 2010. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japan's antipiracy patrol flight over Gulf of Aden

DJIBOUTI, Djibouti - A P-3C airplane of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force flies over the MSDF's destroyer Takanami on an antipiracy patrol in the Gulf of Aden off Somalia on Jan. 19, 2010. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japan's antipiracy patrol flight over Gulf of Aden

DJIBOUTI, Djibouti - A crew member looks through binoculars at the Gulf of Aden off Somalia from a P-3C airplane of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force during an antipiracy patrol flight Jan. 19, 2010. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Kitazawa eyes refueling support for antipiracy mission off Somalia

TOKYO, Japan - Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa heads to a Cabinet meeting at the prime minister's office on Oct. 27, 2009. Kitazawa said the same day he is considering having Japanese vessels engage in a refueling mission to support international antipiracy operations off Somalia after their current mission in the Indian Ocean ends in January.

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Indian Ocean-Japan satellite phone keeps family united

TOKYO, Japan - A Maritime Self-Defense Force member talks with his family in Japan via a satellite phone from the deck of the MSDF's fleet support ship Tokiwa in waters off the coast of Somalia on June 5. The Tokiwa was deployed on a mission to refuel MSDF destroyers involved in antipiracy operations off Somalia, namely the Sazanami and Samidare, as well as ships taking part in U.S.-led antiterrorism operations in and near Afghanistan.

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Health-conscious personnel jog on ship

TOKYO, Japan - Crew members of Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force fleet support ship Tokiwa run on deck on June 5 to stay fit during their antipiracy mission off Somalia lasting for nearly six months. One lap of a course running from bow to stern is 320 meters long. The Tokiwa was deployed on a mission to refuel MSDF destroyers involved in antipiracy operations off Somalia, namely the Sazanami and Samidare, as well as ships taking part in U.S.-led antiterrorism operations in and near Afghanistan.

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Red-lit area in MSDF ship

TOKYO, Japan - A crew member of Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force fleet support ship Tokiwa gets a drink in a hallway of the vessel on June 6. The area is lit in red after sunset to help the crew adjust their eyes as soon as possible in the event that an emergency occurs in the dark. The Tokiwa was deployed on a mission to refuel MSDF destroyers involved in antipiracy operations off Somalia, namely the Sazanami and Samidare, as well as ships taking part in U.S.-led antiterrorism operations in and near Afghanistan.

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Destroyer Sazanami seen through binoculars

TOKYO, Japan - The destroyer Sazanami of the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force is seen through binoculars from the MSDF fleet support ship Tokiwa in the predawn sea off Somalia on June 6. The Tokiwa was deployed on a mission to refuel MSDF destroyers involved in antipiracy operations off Somalia, namely the Sazanami and Samidare, as well as ships taking part in U.S.-led antiterrorism operations in and near Afghanistan.

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Crew of MSDF destroyer Sazanami on alert

TOKYO, Japan - Some of the crew aboard the destroyer Sazanami of Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force keep watch while the vessel is refueled by the force's fleet support ship Tokiwa in waters off Somalia on June 6. The Tokiwa was deployed on a mission to refuel MSDF destroyers involved in antipiracy operations off Somalia, namely the Sazanami and Samidare, as well as ships taking part in U.S.-led antiterrorism operations in and near Afghanistan.

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Off-duty MSDF members play games

TOKYO, Japan - Young crew members of the Maritime Self-Defense Force fleet support ship Tokiwa play games with their portable consoles in their bedroom while off duty on June 6. The Tokiwa was deployed on a mission to refuel MSDF destroyers involved in antipiracy operations off Somalia, namely the Sazanami and Samidare, as well as ships taking part in U.S.-led antiterrorism operations in and near Afghanistan.

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Dentist also aboard MSDF ship

TOKYO, Japan - A dentist on the fleet support ship Tokiwa of Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force treats a crew member on June 5. The Tokiwa was deployed on a mission to refuel MSDF destroyers involved in antipiracy operations off Somalia, namely the Sazanami and Samidare, as well as ships taking part in U.S.-led antiterrorism operations in and near Afghanistan.

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2 Japanese destroyers sent on antipiracy operations off Somalia

TOKYO, Japan - The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Harusame sails off Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, on July 6 after departing from its base there. The 4,550-ton Harusame, along with the 3,500-ton destroyer Amagiri which left its base in Maizuru, Kyoto Prefecture, will take part in antipiracy operations off Somalia.

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Antipiracy law authorizing SDF protection of any ship enacted

TOKYO, Japan - Members of the House of Representatives cast their ballots on an antipiracy law during a plenary session on June 19. The bill authorizing the Self-Defense Forces to protect any commercial ship from pirates, regardless of a Japanese connection, was enacted after the lower house approved it for a second time following the voting down by the House of Councillors.

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Upper house panel votes down antipiracy bill

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's House of Councillors Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee voted down an antipiracy bill on June 18. The opposition-controlled upper house is expected to vote down the bill on June 19, but the more powerful House of Representatives is expected to approve it a second time later in the day on the strength of the two-thirds majority of the ruling bloc.

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Tension fills Japanese force involved in antipiracy ops

IN THE GULF OF ADEN, Djibouti - The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Sazanami (front) escorts a Japanese cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden off the coast of Somalia on June 6. The Sazanami and another MSDF destroyer, the Samidare, have been taking part in operations to escort Japanese-related commercial vessels in the waters off the Horn of Africa since late March. (Pool photo by Kyodo)

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Tension fills Japanese force involved in antipiracy ops

IN THE GULF OF ADEN, Djibouti - The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer Samidare (front) escorts a Japanese commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden off the coast of Somalia on June 6. The Samidare and another MSDF destroyer, the Sazanami, have been taking part in operations to escort Japanese-related commercial vessels in the waters off the Horn of Africa since late March. (Pool photo by Kyodo)