Japanese naval operations refer to the strategic and tactical activities conducted by the Imperial Japanese Navy during various conflicts, particularly in the Pacific Theater of World War II. These operations included naval battles, aircraft carrier strikes, and submarine warfare, showcasing Japan's naval capabilities and strategies. Key operations included the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, which aimed to cripple the U.S. Pacific Fleet, and the Battle of Midway, a turning point in the war. The effectiveness of these operations was influenced by Japan's advanced naval technology and the use of kamikaze tactics later in the war.