Wanshan commented: “whether Japan will accept basing a nuclear powered carrier on her sovereign territory.”

Quite a while ago, Japan agreed to allow a CVN to replace Kitty Hawk in Yokosuka.

http://www.navycompass.com/news/newsview.asp?c=218409

“Friday, June 29, 2007
Adm. Robert Willard, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet discussed the shift of emphasis from the Atlantic to the Pacific Fleet and the Navy’s evolving maritime strategy during a breakfast meeting in San Diego June 21.
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“Willard spoke specifically about Japan, indicating he lived there on two previous occasions and that he appreciates the friendship that exists between the two nations, and the close nature of the relationship between the two navies.

He also said he appreciated Japan’s willingness to serve as the homeport of a U.S. Navy nuclear-powered aircraft carrier beginning next year.

“There are a lot of issues between the U.S. and Japan, not the least of which is the USS George Washington (CVN 73), the nuclear-powered carrier is headed to Japan next year; the Japanese have been gracious enough to be willing to host,” Willard said.”

Hey, great you found that, I was wondering about it. Thanks!