Building Bridges with US Naval Counterparts: A Japanese Annapolis Instructor on the Key to US-Japan Security

Maeyama in front of the Naval Academy’s Officers’ Club (left), and in the multipurpose Dahlgren Hall.

Midshipmen showing off their ikebana as part of a cultural experience section of a beginners’ conversation class with Maeyama.

Midshipmen in the Japanese-American club practicing calligraphy.

Midshipmen playing Othello.

Maeyama stands with midshipmen scheduled for assignments in Japan.

Maeyama and his wife pose with colleagues at the former official residency of the Japanese ambassador.

Midshipmen enjoy Japanese home-cooking at the Maeyama barbecue.

Maeyama presents a ceremonial sword to signify Japan-US Navy friendship to the first midshipman to choose a Japan-based assignment at Ship Selection.

Maeyama shows midshipmen around the National Diet Building during a study tour in Japan.

A collection of notes sent to Maeyama from students on the occasion of his retirement as a Naval Academy instructor.