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To all stations in Antarctica, On behalf of the Headquarters of the Japanese Antarctic Research Expeditions, I would like to greet all of you working at each national-base in the Antarctic at this time of the Mid-Winter Day of 2001. I convey the respect of all the staff to you for your devoted efforts, both day and night, in conducting scientific research in such an extremely severe environment. I believe that these efforts will contribute significantly to world peace and the welfare of mankind. I look forward to you accomplishing your research objectives and returning safely to your home countries. Atsuko Toyama |