Japan’s “Not an Aircraft Carrier” Strategy Explained

Not What You Think March 28, 2025
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00:00 Why this Aircraft Carrier is NOT an Aircraft Carrier 01:32 Why Japan is not allowed to have aircraft carriers 04:13 Izumo-class Specifications 06:53 Naming Controversy 07:38 Why Izumo class carriers are currently Useless 08:47 How Izumo turns into an Amusement Park 10:16 Comparing Izumo to other aircraft carriers 12:12 Why conversion to rectangular flight deck was needed 13:30 How JMSDF tricked politicians into acquiring aircraft carriers 15:56 Why Japan needs aircraft carriers? 17:55 The TRUE purpose of the Paper Sphere during Launch Ceremony #NotWhatYouThink #NWYT Music: Just the Right Amount - Arthur Benson Family Ride - Jerry Lacey Checked In - Jay Varton Incidental Encounter - Arthur Benson Grids - Craft Case Theme for Empty Stage - Luella Gren Cheese and Crackers - Arthur Benson Blacklight - John B. Lund Yhello - Lofive Solve It - Max Anson Montage of a Map - Eden Avery Reaching beyond the Clouds - Tellsonic I Choo-Choo-Choose You - Martin Klem Footage: Select images/videos from Getty Images Shutterstock JMSDF JSDF US Department of Defense Note: "The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement."

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