People wave as Japanese destroyer 'Takanami' leaves for the Middle East at the naval base in Yokosuka. AFP
People wave as Japanese destroyer 'Takanami' leaves for the Middle East at the naval base in Yokosuka. AFP
Japanese warship heads to Gulf of Oman to patrol oil lifeline
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s government has said it is prepared to authorise force to protect ships in danger
