Japan marks 50th anniversary of Antarctic Showa Base

Japan marks 50th anniversary of Antarctic Showa Base

TOKYO, Japan - Crown Prince Naruhito makes a speech at a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Japan's Antarctic observation at the Showa Base at Meiji Kinenkan in Tokyo's Minato Ward on Jan. 29.

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