Japan has nine LCM 25 ton type landing ships in service with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. Built in Japan, the boats are similar in design to the US LCM-6 type and have similar capacity. Two larger 50 ton LCMs, built by Yokohama Yacht, were commissioned in March 2003.

Ships in the class Source:Saunders, p. 430

YF 2121 YF 2124 YF 2125 YF 2127 - commissioned in March 1992 YF 2128 - commissioned in March 1992 YF 2129 - commissioned in March 1992 YF 2132 - commissioned in March 1993 YF 2135 - commissioned in March 1995 YF 2138 - commissioned in March 1996 YF 2141 - commissioned in March 1997

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