Tour of Retired Antarctic Research Ship ‘Shirase 5002’ Details Its Adventures; Reality of Life on Board Revealed of Record-Holding Vessel

By Masanori Matsumoto / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer
13:58 JST,
August 25, 2025
FUNABASHI, Chiba — Against the backdrop of a blue sky, the majestic orange hull of the Shirase 5002 stands out. Its rounded bow is very different from the straight form of cruise ships, an instant indicator of its special mission. Even 17 years following its retirement, the ship retains the same dig...
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