Sōya supported Japan's cold-weather Antarctic research for many years. The ship and the Tokyo waterfront provide the setting for this short farewell rather than a technical account of her design or service. The opening seconds link the trip's final reflection to Japan's maritime and scientific history. They also show the Tokyo view remembered from the start of the visit.
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Sōya and Japan's Antarctic research
The trip closes beside Sōya, the vessel that supported Japan's Antarctic research for many years.