The JS Akishio, a decommissioned Japanese submarine, is the centerpiece of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force museum in Kure, Japan. (Jonathan Snyder/Stars and Stripes) ...

The USS Nautilus was the world's first nuclear-powered submarine. It participated in scientific and military operations ...

Nautilus is now an exhibit at the Submarine Force Museum in Groton, Connecticut. On January 17, 1955, the USS Nautilus transmitted a historic message: "Underway on nuclear power." As the world's first ...

Whether you’re drawn to naval history or local townscapes, Kure in Hiroshima offers a memorable blend of culture, history, ...

Set sail for Kure, a coastal gem in Hiroshima Prefecture with a rich naval heritage and breathtaking views of Japan’s Inland ...

Sergii Vasylchenko/istockphotoFrom centuries-old galleons to modern-day cargo ships, model ships capture the essence of ...