Ships
- IJN Shikinami Captain from 15 April 1942
- IJN Ariake Captain from 15 July 1943 · In command when she was lost, 28 July 1943
Commander Akifumi Kawahashi took command of Shikinami on 15 April 1942.
Commander Akifumi Kawahashi took command of Ariake on 15 July 1943.
Commander Akifumi Kawahashi had Ariake. In command when she was lost, 28 July 1943.