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AQUARIUM

Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 16, 2022
Two people hurt, hundreds of fish dead, as huge Berlin aquarium bursts
Berlin police said on Twitter that the incident had caused 'incredible maritime damage' with the death of the fish.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 13, 2020
Japan's oldest sea otter in captivity dies at 25
Rasuka, Japan's oldest sea otter in captivity, has died at the age of 25 — equivalent to around 100 in human years — the aquarium in Ishikawa Prefecture, where she was raised, said Sunday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 16, 2019
Ibaraki's Aqua World aquarium plans first whale shark display in eastern Japan
The Ibaraki Prefectural Government is planning to showcase a whale shark at an aquarium in the prefecture, officials said Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Okinawa
Dec 7, 2018
Visitors wowed as Okinawa aquarium becomes world's first to exhibit giant oceanic manta ray
At the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, a giant oceanic manta ray can be seen gliding effortlessly through the Kuroshio Sea attraction's large ocean aquarium, drawing exclamations of delight from onlookers.
JAPAN
Nov 14, 2018
Faced with international criticism, Japan's aquariums look to artificial insemination to breed dolphins instead of taking them from wild
Japanese aquariums are beginning to consider breeding bottlenose dolphins through artificial insemination as a way to maintain their numbers and avoid continued international criticism of displaying dolphins caught in the wild.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 11, 2018
Thousands of juvenile salmon dead at aquarium after Hokkaido quake
The powerful earthquake that rocked Hokkaido and knocked out electricity across the prefecture last week also affected aquarium and zoo operations, with one facility losing thousands of juvenile salmon, known as parr, because it failed to maintain the oxygen supply for its tanks.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 21, 2018
Open Susami: Small Wakayama town's 'poorest aquarium in Japan' crab-walks to recovery
A small town attraction in southern Wakayama Prefecture has seen its financial fortunes turned around by crustacean enthusiasts eager to keep the self-proclaimed "poorest aquarium in Japan" afloat — and the local community is reaping the benefits.
JAPAN
Nov 9, 2017
Over 1,000 fish found dead in a massive die-off at a Tokyo aquarium
A major Tokyo aquarium suffered a massive die-off inside its largest fish tank late Tuesday and early Wednesday, likely due to lack of oxygen.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 5, 2017
Shimoda aquarium's bottlenose dolphin Nana sets Japan record of nearly 43 years in captivity
A dolphin at an aquarium in Shizuoka Prefecture has set the Japanese record for longest time in captivity, the aquarium in the city of Shimoda said Oct. 4.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 1, 2017
Rare blobfish, deemed world's ugliest creature, goes on display at Fukushima aquarium
A blobfish, a deep-sea blob sculpin fish dubbed the world's ugliest animal, has been put on display at an aquarium in Fukushima Prefecture.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 21, 2016
Nagoya aquarium discovers a grouper that likes to have its teeth brushed
A longtooth grouper in a Nagoya aquarium has become so accustomed to humans that it now demands to be petted and have its teeth brushed by its keeper.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 29, 2016
Aquariums target young couples with new attractions and longer hours
Aquariums in the greater Tokyo area are offering new attractions and features to expand the scope of visitors beyond just families with children, with two aiming to provide a dating site for young couples and another a healing spot for adults
JAPAN
Nov 28, 2016
Sea Paradise operator to run new aquarium planned in Taiwan
Yokohama Hakkeijima Inc., a member of Japan's Seibu Group, announced Monday that it will operate an aquarium to be built in northern Taiwan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 19, 2016
Twins born in Toyama aquarium's female-only shark tank stump officials
Officials at Uozu Aquarium in Toyama Prefecture are scratching their heads after finding twin baby banded houndsharks in a tank that only held three female adults.
Japan Times
JAPAN / CHUBU CONNECTION
Apr 4, 2016
Friendly employees have visitors flocking to Takeshima Aquarium in Aichi
Visitors to Takeshima Aquarium in Gamagori, Aichi Prefecture, have increased sharply thanks to a number of innovative ideas and strategies implemented by its staff.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Feb 15, 2016
In a Japan first, isopod at Toba Aquarium molts
Toba Aquarium in Mie Prefecture said Sunday that it has confirmed a giant isopod's shedding of its skin — the first time such occurrence logged in the country.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 27, 2016
Tsunami-destroyed Iwate tunnel aquarium on track for April reopening
Moguranpia, a tsunami-hit aquarium in Kuji, Iwate Prefecture, is getting ready to reopen in April.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 22, 2015
Noted Tokyo aquarium adds 80 tuna after mass fish deaths
A Tokyo aquarium suffering through massive fish deaths in its renowned tuna tank since late last year reopened the tank to the public Monday after adding 80 tuna.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 5, 2015
Born in captivity, beluga whale calf said fighting for its life in Georgia aquarium
A beluga whale calf born at the Georgia Aquarium last month has stopped nursing, is not gaining weight and appears to be fighting for her life, with officials this week calling her condition "extremely guarded."
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / CHILD'S PLAY
Apr 11, 2015
Take a slow, deep dive into marine life
Island nations have a unique relationship with the sea, and for Japan these connections often manifest themselves through its culture and cuisine. This can make an aquarium visit doubly interesting: Come for the fish, stay to watch the visitors as they admire each tank's inhabitants with a unique mixture of awe and appetite.
New JAL chief concerned about yen’s ‘excessive’ weakness
Mitsuko Tottori became Japan Airlines’ first female CEO on April 1, having risen through the ranks as a flight attendant and heading the flight attendant and customer experience divisions.
Town to block view of Mount Fuji in response to overtourism
The town government of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, decided to set up a 2.5-meter-high screen to prevent tourists from taking pictures of Mount Fuji looming behind a convenience store.
Yen inches closer to intervention point as BOJ meeting starts
The rate of the yen against the U.S. dollar is displayed in the trading room at foreign exchange brokerage Gaitame.com in Tokyo on Thursday.
Princess Aiko makes debut at imperial garden party
Princess Aiko attends an imperial garden party in Tokyo on Tuesday.
'So hot you can't breathe': Extreme heat hits the Philippines
A pedestrian cools himself with a folding hand fan as he waits for a ride along a road in Manila on Wednesday, as extreme heat hit the Philippines.
Tokyo's Koto Ward by-election a race unlike any other
Natsumi Sakai, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan’s candidate and one of four female candidates running in the by-election, touts her experience as a cancer survivor and midwife as having prepared her to tackle issues that women currently face.
Town to block view of Mount Fuji in response to overtourism
The town government of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, decided to set up a 2.5-meter-high screen to prevent tourists from taking pictures of Mount Fuji looming behind a convenience store.
Top U.S. and China diplomats talk tough amid warnings of new ‘downward spiral’
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on Friday
Kyotographie's strong 12th edition shines light into the margins
Yassine Alaoui Ismaili, who goes by Yoriyas, turned to photography, shooting motion while in motion himself, after an injury forced him to give up his career as a professional breakdancer.
For amateur sumo, a fresh start offers hope against time-wasting and gamesmanship
Wrestlers prepare for the start of a bout at the 2023 Sumo World Championships in Tokyo. Starting this month, placing one hand on the clay first is no longer allowed.

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