YOKOHAMA (Reuters) - Japan's second big helicopter carrier, the Kaga, entered service on Wednesday, giving the nation's military greater ability to deploy beyond its shores as it pushes back against China's growing influence in Asia.
Accompanied by a military band, Maritime Self Defence Force commanders took possession of the 248 metre (813.65 ft) long vessel at the Japan Marine United <5411.T> <7013.T> shipyard in Yokohama near Tokyo, where it was docked next to its sister ship the Izumo.
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