japanese naval training squadron, australian visit 1907. in march 1907 it was announced that the japanese naval training squadron, consisting again of the "matsushima", "itsukushima" and "hashidate", would again be visiting australia, albeit briefly. rear admiral tomioka was in command of the squadron. all three cruisers were fitted with marconi wireless telegraphy equipment. the squadron had left yokosuka, japan on x february and the tour schedule included honolulu (hawaii), suva (fiji) (19 march to 25 march), wellington (new zealand) (31 march to 7 april), brisbane (13 april), thursday island, batavia, singapore, returning to yokosuka.