Japan Maritime Defense Force is usually ranked as amongst the strongest in the world. They are not to be trifled with:
https://pickytop.com/largest-navy-in-the-world/
https://www.defencenew.com/2021/09/top-10-most-powerful-navies-in-world.html
Thank heavens they are allies rather than enemies.
A bit surprised to learn France has only 1 carrier.