By the way there is one ship that could be added to the Japanese forces that you did overlook
The Battleship Mikasa was restored back in the 1950's and 60's and from what I understand her boilers and guns are still operational. Her boilers still burn coal from what I understand so the fuel oil situtation wouldnt apply to her - and with the current situation in the Pacific any big gun ship like her, even as old as she is, would be a significant addition to a navy.
If Japanese industry is still intact they could even make new shells for her main guns.
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