Icebreaker Shirase returns home from Antarctic mission

Icebreaker Shirase returns home from Antarctic mission

TOKYO, Japan - The new icebreaker Shirase moves across Tokyo Bay for Harumi pier at Tokyo Port on April 8, 2010, from its Antarctic expedition. Japan's fourth icebreaker for Antarctic expeditions left Harumi pier on Nov. 10, 2009, for its first voyage. The Rainbow Bridge is seen in the background.

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  • ILEA001144252
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  • 2010/4/09 00:00:00
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  • Kyodo / Kyodo News Images
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