This aquarium houses 5000 animals of 250 species, primarily from northern seas and rivers. There are animals shows to enjoy and an educational touch exhibit on the second floor, ”Sawatte Ezone”. A ...

A solitary sunfish at an aquarium in southwestern Japan lost its appetite, began banging into the side of the fish tank and appeared unwell days after the facility closed last month for renovations.

The oblong-shaped fish quickly became a favourite among visitors before the aquarium closed. The facility has announced on X that it will reopen in summer in Japan – which falls between June and ...

SAPPORO, Japan -- Nestled along a picturesque canal in Otaru, a historic port town in Hokkaido, Japan's northernmost main island, is a building with weathered brick walls and green-framed windows ...

OARAI, Ibaraki Prefecture--A sand tiger shark was born at the Aqua World Ibaraki Prefectural Oarai Aquarium here, the first successful breeding of the species in Japan. Only four other aquariums ...

Take a day trip to Otaru Hokkaido and find all the things to do in Otaru – including understanding Otaru’s financial, herring ...