Japan's 48th Antarctic expedition arrives at Showa Base

Japan's 48th Antarctic expedition arrives at Showa Base

SHOWA BASE, Antarctica - Japan's icebreaker Shirase heads for the Showa Base on the Antarctica on Dec. 19, with seven members of Japan's 48th Antarctic expedition on board. (Pool photo)

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