It was mapped from surveys and air photos by members of the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition, 1957-1962, who also gave the glacier its name.

They were mapped from surveys and air photos by the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition, 1957-62, who also gave the name.

The 50th anniversary of the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition (2007)

The Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition, 1957-62, found the glacier tongue had broken off but amended the original naming to apply to the glacier.

It was surveyed by the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition, 1957, and named Kitano-seto (northern strait) because of its location in the island group.

Mapped from surveys and air photos by the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition, 1957-1962, who also gave the name.

The feature was mapped by the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition from surveys and air photos obtained 1957-62.

The Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition, 1957-62, determined that only one island exists in this position and retained the name given earlier for the larger island.

It was surveyed by the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition, 1957, and named Kitano-ura (northern cove).

Taxonomical studies of some organisms (particularly plants and small animals) were carried out by the Japanese Antarctic Research Expedition.