Has anyone noticed the recent multiplication of Japanese aircraft carriers, they now have seven carriers built or building. The 27,000 ton Izumo is termed a helicopter destroyer by the Japanese, and is about as big as a WW2 Essex Class carrier. And everyone worried about China having one carrier!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Izumo-c...pter_destroyer
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hy%C5%A...pter_destroyer
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%8Cs...k_landing_ship