Japan's 48th Antarctic expedition arrives at Showa Base

Japan's 48th Antarctic expedition arrives at Showa Base

SHOWA BASE, Antarctica - Members of Japan's 48th Antarctic expedition (L side) are welcomed by members of the 47th expedition on their arrival at the base on Dec. 19. The 47the team has been conducting observations since December last year. (Pool photo)

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