Posts containing references to the real life Imperial Japanese Navy, such as depictions of historical events, ships, or sailors with clear evidence of the colors or uniforms of Imperial Japan. [b]Don't tag [[Kantai Collection]] or [[Azur Lane]] posts unless they directly reference the real world Imperial Japanese Navy, such as post #1764484.[/b]

h4. History

The Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) was the navy of the Empire of Japan from 1868 to 1945. Following Japan's defeat in [[World War II]], it was replaced with the [[Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force]] (JMSDF). Although the IJN participated in several wars, including the Sino-Japanese War, the suppression of the Boxer Rebellion in China, and a decisive victory in the Russo-Japanese war, it is primarily known for its participation in WWII.

h4. See also
* [[Yamato (Battleship)]]
* [[Kongou (Battleship)]]
* [[Musashi (Battleship)]]
* [[Akagi (Aircraft Carrier)]]
* [[Kaga (Aircraft Carrier)]]
* [[Hiryuu (Aircraft Carrier)]]
* [[Souryuu (Aircraft Carrier)]]
* [[Shinano (Aircraft Carrier)]]

* [[Kamikaze Pilot]]s

* [[Kantai Collection]]

* [[Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force]]
* [[Kriegsmarine]]
* [[Royal Navy]]
* [[United States Navy]]

h4. External links

* "Wikipedia: Imperial Japanese Navy":https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperial_Japanese_Navy
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