There has been two Japanese destoryers under this name, the first being commissioned in 1931, sunk 1944.
The current one was commissioned in 2005, still active in the JMDSF. Did partol Somolian waters in 2009 for piracy, where the US did have a large presence as well. In regards to its relation to the USS Sterett, there are other photos of the Sterett at port with other ships in the JMSDF in 2016.
Sazanami means "Ripple"
There has been two Japanese destoryers under this name, the first being commissioned in 1931, sunk 1944.
The current one was commissioned in 2005, still active in the JMDSF. Did partol Somolian waters in 2009 for piracy, where the US did have a large presence as well. In regards to its relation to the USS Sterett, there are other photos of the Sterett at port with other ships in the JMSDF in 2016.