The was a permanent Japanese
Antarctic transshipment station. Located on
Mizuho Plateau 2230 m above sea level, it was opened in 1970. It was operated by the Japanese
National Institute of Polar Research
is the Japanese research institute for Antarctica. This agency manages several research bases on Antarctica.
Research centers
The NIPR has several research centers on Antarctica topics. Among others there are meteorological, geological, glac ...
, and closed in 1987. It was occasionally visited by some parties for meteorological and glaciological observations.
NIPR. Antarctic expeditions
See also
* List of Antarctic research stations
* List of Antarctic field camps
Many Antarctic research stations support satellite field camps which are, in general, seasonal camps. The type of field camp can vary – some are permanent structures used during the annual Antarctic summer, whereas others are little more than te ...
References
External links
Japanese National Institute of Polar Research
Japanese Antarctic Program
Prince Olav Coast
Outposts of Queen Maud Land
1970 establishments in Antarctica
1987 disestablishments in Antarctica
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