Japan's icebreaker Shirase leaves for Antarctica

Japan's icebreaker Shirase leaves for Antarctica

TOKYO, Japan - Family members and well-wishers wave flags as the 11,600-ton icebreaker Shirase leaves the Harumi Pier in Tokyo port on Nov. 14 for the Antarctica on Japan's 47th observation mission. (Kyodo)

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