On 7 April 1902, Takasago and ship Japanese cruiser Asama 2 were sent on a 24718 nautical miles voyage to the United Kingdom, as part of the official Japanese delegation to the coronation ceremonies of King Edward VII, http://www.walesonline.co.uk/videos-and-pics/photos/news-pictures/2008/11/27/tramcars-of-wales-91466-22353688/i14/ and in celebration of the Anglo-Japanese Alliance.