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.
The Aquarium of Crab and Shrimp located in the town of Susami, population 4,000, was on the verge of ruin due to financial difficulties.
But after surviving the crisis is now flourishing with popular crustacean exhibitions.