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| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Actor
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Japanese_Antarctic_Research_Expedition
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| gptkbp:awards |
received recognition posthumously
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| gptkbp:born |
1861
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| gptkbp:career_start |
born in Kumamoto Prefecture
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| gptkbp:commanded |
gptkb:Kainan_Maru
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| gptkbp:contribution |
scientific research in Antarctica
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| gptkbp:crew |
comprised of skilled individuals from various fields
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
increased interest in Antarctic exploration in Japan
featured in Japanese literature and media |
| gptkbp:died |
1946
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
leading Antarctic expeditions
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| gptkbp:gps |
recognized by peers for his contributions
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
important figure in Japanese exploration history
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Katsuji Shirase
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| gptkbp:impact |
contributed to knowledge of Antarctic geography
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
previous Antarctic explorers
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
inspired future generations of explorers
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| gptkbp:is_explored_in |
gptkb:Shirase_Antarctic_Expedition
early 20th century worked in various scientific fields |
| gptkbp:legacy |
paved the way for future Japanese expeditions
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| gptkbp:military_branch |
served in the Imperial Japanese Army
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| gptkbp:nationality |
gptkb:Japanese
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| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
recognized as a pioneer of Antarctic exploration in Japan
first Japanese to reach Antarctica |
| gptkbp:notable_for |
Antarctic exploration
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| gptkbp:occupation |
gptkb:explorer
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| gptkbp:personal_life |
married with children
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| gptkbp:publishes |
wrote about his experiences
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| gptkbp:scenic_views |
gptkb:Shirase_Antarctic_Expedition
1910 harsh weather conditions 1910-1912 reach the South Pole faced logistical difficulties significantly advanced Japan's scientific knowledge of Antarctica aimed to establish a Japanese presence in Antarctica funded by Japanese government and private donations failed to reach the South Pole influenced international interest in Antarctica inspired future Antarctic research initiatives kept detailed logs and records led to further expeditions by Japan. overcame numerous hardships during the journey returned with valuable data and specimens trained extensively for Antarctic conditions traveled along the coast of Antarctica |
| gptkbp:scientific_goals |
collect specimens and data
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| gptkbp:supports |
received support from Japanese scientific community
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| gptkbp:team |
included scientists and crew
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| gptkbp:tour |
returned to Japan in 1912
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| gptkbp:year |
lived in relative obscurity after expeditions
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Shirase's_Antarctic_Expedition
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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