North Korea is launching missiles one after another. The Aegis destroyer of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force is at the forefront of Japan's ballistic missile defense. This time, the camera followed the crew of the Aegis destroyer, who is responsible for the tough missions of the Aegis destroyer. Chief Petty Officer Kuratomi Masaki (23). He has been aboard the Aegis destroyer "Ashigara" for a total of four years. Chief Petty Officer Kuratomi: "I think that watch is the most important thing for a ship, so I do it with a sense of responsibility." Kuratomi is responsible for the safety of the operation of the Ashigara. He also has the task of communicating and communicating with other escort ships using flag signals and light signals. The Ashigara is homeported at Sasebo Base and has a crew of about 250. It is preparing to head to Yokosuka Base to attend the International Fleet Review. After that, it will carry a large amount of food, such as oil and rice, in order to conduct training and other activities with multiple countries. It is said that sometimes it is on the ship for as long as six months. Crew member: "We asked the contractor how many kilos of reeds we produce." Each crew member brings their own trash, which the contractor disposes of. Sheets are changed about once a month, so new, cleaned sheets are loaded onto the ship. Kuratomi is busily moving around the bridge and wings when the ship leaves port. And there is one other person. Crew member: "Anyone feeling unwell? No one!" Sergeant Murata: "We start the engines and record their maintenance." Sergeant Murata Tomoka (23). Sergeant Murata: "We mainly maintain the engines, as well as the generators and air conditioners." Murata also runs around the engine room when the ship leaves port. She starts up the machines from around 6am. Sergeant Murata: "Departing is difficult, but I try my best to do my job well once we leave port. We get quite dirty with oil, it smells bad, and it gets hot when the engine is running, but I feel a sense of accomplishment in supporting the crew behind the scenes." The reporting team accompanied the ship on the three-day voyage. It passed through the Osumi Strait south of Kyushu and headed off the coast of Shikoku. From there, it headed north toward Yokosuka Base. Sergeant Murata: "I feel that the missile countermeasures unique to Aegis ships are different from other escort ships." The main mission of Aegis ships is to defend against ballistic missiles. They are said to be constantly prepared for missile launches from North Korea and other countries. Sergeant Murata: "Even if I'm asleep, I jump out of bed, get changed, and get going." It's been a year on board the Ashigara. Murata says he is gradually getting used to the Aegis ship. Sergeant Murata: "No matter what I was doing, like taking a bath or eating, the moment a missile was fired I had to rush to my position and respond. I felt that it was very tough." After joining the JMSDF, there were times during the year when I didn't even feel the summer season. Sergeant Murata: "I went to Australia once, and since the seasons are different there in the Southern Hemisphere, I experienced winter twice." Murata says that in the midst of her tough missions, she finds relaxation by chatting with other female crew members or talking with her family. Sergeant Murata: "(Q. Do you get along well as a group?) Yes, of course. Some of the kids keep watch on the bridge, some are foodmen who cook meals, some maintain the cannons, and there are all kinds of kids gathered together. There are a lot more women on board, and I feel that the living conditions on the ship have improved quite a bit." Chief Petty Officer Kuratomi: "This is the bed I always sleep in. I'm used to it now. When I first came, I was worried whether all my belongings would fit in the locker, but as I got used to it, I had less luggage." The crew sleeps in bunk beds. Kuratomi is in the top bed at the instruction of his superior officer. Chief Petty Officer Kuratomi: "Sometimes I hit it against the ceiling. I have to be careful." Kuratomi says that his motivation is his family. He has an ultrasound photo of his wife, whom he met in the Maritime Self-Defense Force, and their baby, who is due to be born in March next year, hanging in his locker. Kuratomi: "I was the one who spoke to her and we became friends. My wife also works in electronic maintenance, and she deals with equipment problems and is a specialist in the ship's equipment." It is difficult to contact her while on the Ashigara. At times like that, she says she can contact registered contacts such as family members about three times a day using a service that allows her to email them. Kuratomi: "I received it. It's a little embarrassing. It tells me all sorts of things, like when a