(3)Japanese expedition leaves for Antarctica

(3)Japanese expedition leaves for Antarctica

TOKYO, Japan - Crew members of the Japanese icebreaker Shirase throw tapes at well-wishers as the 11,600-ton ship sets sail from the Harumi Pier of Tokyo port for the Antarctica on Nov. 14.

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