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Tachikawa, Tokyo · Museum
National Institute of Polar Research
- Nearest stationTakamatsu Station 0.4 km
- Year1973 (founded)
- TypeMuseum
National Institute of Polar Research, NIPR (Japanese: 国立極地研究所, Hepburn: Kokuritsu-kyokuchi-kenkyūsho) is the research institute responsible for scientific research and observation of the polar regions. NIPR manages several observation stations in the Arctic and Antarctica.
From the Wikipedia article “National Institute of Polar Research” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: National Institute of Polar Research. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Tachikawa, Tokyo |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Takamatsu Station, 0.4 km (straight line) |
| Type | Museum |
| Year | 1973 (founded) |
| More | Official site Wikipedia 26 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to National Institute of Polar Research?
- Takamatsu Station. It is 0.4 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- When was National Institute of Polar Research founded?
- In 1973.
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