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From January through March 1942, Asanagi provided cover for landings of Japanese forces during "Operation R" (the invasion of Rabaul, New Britain) and "Operation SR", (the invasion of Lae and Salamaua.
In January 1942, under the overall command of Admiral Sadamichi Kajioka, Okinoshima participated in "Operation R" (the invasion of Rabaul) landing Japanese troops at Blanche Bay, Rabaul on the night of 22/23 January 1942.
On 23 January, Japanese marines landed by the thousands, starting the Battle of Rabaul.