The hull design was completely renovated from first-generation destroyers. In addition to increasing the size in order to reduce the underwater radiation noise, both the superstructure and hull were inclined to reduce the radar cross-section. However, there is no angled tripod mainmast like that of the American Arleigh Burke-class destroyer because of the heavy weather of the Sea of Japan in winter. The aft was designed like a "mini-Oranda-zaka" as with the Kongō class to avoid interference between helicopters and mooring devices.[2] Destroyers built under the First Defense Build-up Plan, including the former Murasame class, adopted a unique long forecastle style called "Oranda-zaka".
The engine arrangement is COGAG as in the Asagiri class, but a pair of engines were updated to Spey SM1C. The remaining pair were replaced by LM2500, as in the Kongō class.[2]
On 10 May 2020, he departed from Sasebo base for the Middle East as the second dispatch information gathering activity water squadron.[3] On 9 June, the same year after arriving at the site, he took over the mission from JS Takanami and started information gathering activities. On 6 October, the same year, she took over the mission of JS Murasame of the 3rd party. On 26 October, the same year, the vessel returned to Sasebo base.[4] From 19 to 20 October of the same year, Japan-US-Australia joint training was conducted with USS John S. McCain and HMAS Arunta in the South China Sea.[5]
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