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“THINK SOUTH FOR THE NEXT”
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THINK SOUTH
FOR THE NEXT
SPECIAL EVENT

Date: 2019.11.10
Place: Tokyo International Forum
Guest: Will Steger, Jean-Louis Etienne, Victor Boyarsky, Dahe Qin, Geoff Somers, and Keizo Funatsu.

30 years ago from now, the world's first dogsled crossing of the Antarctic continent, which is the only continent that does not have a border on the earth, was embarked with a message of “THINK SOUTH” that appeals the environment issue and peace in their heart.
This International Trans-Antarctica Expedition consisted of 6 members from 6 different countries(USA, UK, France, Russia, China, and Japan).
On December 11, passed the south pole, and On March 3 of 1990, they completed this 4000 miles journey and reached the goal safely.
In this event, screening of Japanese premiere of a documentary movie, “Trans-Antarctica Expedition” and a talk event by the 6 expedition members about the message toward the future founding their memory will be presented.

On November 10th(Sun), “THINK SOUTH FOR THE NEXT Symposium” will be held at Tokyo International Forum. The ticket will be available at Ticket Pia from September 20th.

For all visitors of this symposium with a ticket, “Dog Sledding Crossing the Antarctic continent. 30 years anniversary reprinted edition / by Keizo Funatsu” and THINK SOUTH FOR THE NEXT scarf which is not sold in store will be distributed at the venue.

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11/10

THINK SOUTH FOR THE NEXT
Symposium Live
(Start: November 10, 3:45 PM JST)

9/20

A symposium where 6 adventurers who archived the world's first dogsled crossing of the Antarctic continent gather will be held on November 10th(Sun). The ticket is available at Ticket Pia. Also, Japanese premiere of a documentary movie, “Trans-Antarctica Expedition” which follows these 6 explorers will be screened. The trailer of this film will be released from September 20th. >PDF (in Japanese)

7/25

Press releases >PDF (in Japanese)
Official website is launched partly.

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10.20 FM Festival 2019 Class of Future Pre-special
「What the earth teaches us ~THINK SOUTH FOR THE NEXT~」Public recording

11.10 THINK SOUTH FOR THE NEXT Symposium will be held at Tokyo International Forum Beautiful sunset at Antarctic Peninsula. (There was still night.)

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HISTORY

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The day before the goal, they lost the sight of a tent because of the ground blizzard. 13 hours later, they were rescued.
Even the sky was blue, a snowstorm blew on the ground.
Headwind froze breath like an icicle.
Special dog food developed by a pet food manufacturer.
Taking a snow shower.
They shared a tent with 2 members. The partner rotated every month.
Visiting Mount Solus in Antarctic Peninsula.
Rescuing the dog fell into a crevasse
Looking up from the inside of crevasse.
Dogs kept off the wind and cold under the snow.