Katori (香取) was the lead ship of the Katori class of three light cruisers which served with the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. The ship was named after the noted Shinto Katori Shrine in …

Discover the history of IJN Katori, a World War II Japanese light cruiser, its design, battles, and legacy in Pacific naval operations. Learn more now.

"Sawara Grand Festival" is held every year in Katori City (formerly Sawara City), Chiba Prefecture. It is known as one of the three major festivals in the Kanto region.

IOWA engages KATORI and fires forty-six 16-inch high capacity (non-armor piercing) rounds and 124 five-inch shells. She straddles KATORI with all eight salvos. KATORI launches a salvo of torpedoes …

Feb 13, 2025 · However, at ancient shrines like Katori, it’s always mesmerizing to see trees growing freely with massive trunks, serving as symbols of the far-reaching history of these sorts of locations. …

Katori was the lead ship of a class of three light cruisers ordered as training ships in Japan's 1937 and 1939 Supplementary Naval budgets. She was commissioned into service in Apr 1940 with Captain …

From the serene Katori Jingu Shrine, which dates back to 1700 CE and is surrounded by lush forests, to the picturesque streets of Sawara, known as 'Little Edo,' Katori invites you to explore its unique …