Japan's 43rd expedition team arrive in Antarctic

SHOWA BASE, Antarctica - Fumihiko Nishio (R), leader of Japan's 43rd Antarctic expedition team, is greeted by Yoichi Motoyoshi, leader of the 42nd expedition team, on arrival at Showa Base in Antarctica on Dec. 18. An 11-member advance party of the 43rd expedition team was flown to the base by helicopter from the Japanese icebreaker Shirase, about 37 kilometers away from the base.

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