Chuo-ku Tourism Association correspondent blog

On November 10, Harumi went to see off the Antarctic observation ship "Shirase" departing for the 60th Antarctic observation. I did a tour bus ride guide at the whole Chuo-ku Museum on the 4th, but at that time I introduced that Antarctic observation ship would leave Harumi and return to port, and the customer told me that it was departing on the 10th. Whats On the day, I went early by car, but the parking lot at the passenger terminal was full. Once I returned home and went back by bus, I was in time for my departure.

The terminal was full of family, friends, and people who were sent off. "Shirase" is a ship of the Marine Self Defense Force, right? A send-off ceremony, such as instructions from executives, followed by marching under the performance of the music band and boarding. By the way, the observation team goes to Australia by plane and boards there.

After that, I moved to the pick-up deck and saw off the departure at 11 o'clock. In the space battleship Yamato played by the music band, everyone waved their hands to keep away from the whistle whistle quay, cheered and sent off.

The news that passed through the Rainbow Bridge and headed to the South Pole will return to Harumi again on April 9 next year. I wish you a safe voyage.