JS Yamagiri (DD-152) is an in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
History It is the first major combat vessel in the JMSDF to have a female captain. On February 29, 2016 Miho Otani became the first woman to command a destroyer in active duty.JMSDF Appointed the First Female Officer to Command a Destroyer March 2, 2016 Naval Recognition Retrieved February 22, 2017 She had previously commanded a training destroyer. Japan Daily Press Retrieved February 22, 2017 As of 2016, the vessel had around ten female crew members with designated accommodation and toilets for them.MSDF commander first female to skipper destroyer March 1, 2016 Japan Times Retrieved February 22, 2017Demetriou, Danielle Meet Japan's first female warship captain The Telegraph Retrieved February 22, 2017 Otani was captain from February 2016 to February 2017.
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