Japanese Antarctic observation teams hold change-over ceremony

Japanese Antarctic observation teams hold change-over ceremony

A member of the 65th Japanese Antarctic observation team (L) and one from the 66th team shake hands at Syowa Station, a permanent Japanese research station in Antarctica, on Feb. 1, 2025, as the two teams hold a change-over ceremony marking the start of yearlong management of the station, founded in 1957, under the 66th team. (Pool photo) (Photo by accompanying journalist)

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