Jumping Around Like a Little Monkey: JDS Kumano

We have "cold opens" as part of the format now. We discuss the intersection of naval and anime culture, Japanese curries, and the reality show Terrace House. NHR gives an interesting political account of Japanese "cuteness" as a response to unfair demands placed upon women in the wake of Japan's defeat by the Allies in World War II.

JDS Kumano (DE-224) was the tenth ship of the Chikugo-class destroyer escorts of Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.

Development and design The Chikugo class was designed as the modified variant of the Isuzu class, the preceding destroyer escort class. The main anti-submarine (ASW) weapon was changed from the M/50 375 mm (14.8 in) ASW rocket launcher to the ASROC anti-submarine missile. The octuple launcher for ASROC was stationed at the mid-deck, and the entire ship design was prescribed by this stationing.[1]

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