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This is a JMSDF (Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force) 50th anniversary in 2002 paperback book. The book is full of color pictures of the Japanese Navy and there are some with the prime minister in 2002. The book is in Japanese. Overall it is in great condition. Overseas bidders I ship via EMS, no exceptions.