Japan

Fuji Antarctic Museum — by Kris Molle — last modified Oct 27, 2008 02:54 PM

Maritime Museum offers various displays related to oceans, ship, boats and ports. The icebreaker "FUJI" was a primary observation ship in Japan's exploration of the Antarctic. Today it is moored at Nagoya Port to serve as the Antarctic Museum.

Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples — by Kris Molle — last modified Oct 27, 2008 02:46 PM

This museum focuses on the Native Peoples of the North who live in both Eurasia and America. These Peoples inhabit an area that stretches for more than sixteen thousands kilometers from east to west.

Kokuritsu Kagaku Hakubutsukan (National Science Museum) — by Kris Molle — last modified Oct 27, 2008 02:47 PM

The museum has a giant, life-sized replica of blue whale on display.

Shirase Antarctic Expedition Memorial Museum — by Kris Molle — last modified Oct 27, 2008 02:53 PM

The Museum is named after the Japanese Antarctic explorer Nobu Shirase No Website for the museum, but it is located in Nikaho (Akita, Japan). Has no website.