Ibaraki Cultural Promotion Foundation (2024.10.31) Ibaraki Cultural Promotion Foundation [Aqua World Ibaraki Prefecture Oarai Aquarium] AUTUMN AQUAWORLD [Ibaraki’s autumn specialty “Sweet Potato Aquarium” is now available! ] [Saturday, November 2, 2024 to Sunday, November 17, 2024 )] Aqua World Ibaraki Prefecture Oarai Aquarium (Aqua World Oarai), which has the largest number of shark species in Japan, has the tagline “Come on, new world sea!” in order to show customers a new side of the aquarium. We are undertaking various initiatives. The seasonal event “AUTUMN AQUAWORLD~Let’s find your own ‘autumn’!~” is a seasonal event that the whole family can enjoy and is perfect for the autumn tourist season.From Saturday, November 2nd, we will be holding an event with the image of a sweet potato field, which is a specialty of Ibaraki. A water tank will appear. Kaikamuri harvesting sweet potatoes
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/62197/39/62197-39-c36702ff228794e41f22bcdee026ed51-2048×1365.jpg Lauridromia dehaani Decapoda, Scalelidae, carapace width approximately 15cm Although it is a member of the crab family, its two pairs of legs on the back of its body are designed to face its back, and the tips of its legs are scissor-shaped, making it suitable for grasping objects. They also seem to be particular about the things they grab, and they process them into the size and shape they like before carrying them on their backs. Exhibition period: November 2, 2024 (Saturday) to November 17, 2024 (Sunday) Exhibition location: 3rd floor Shark Daddy’s room Exhibited creature: Kaicamuri *Exhibited species may change depending on the situation. Limited edition sweets that let you taste real sweet potatoes are now on sale
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/62197/39/62197-39-0cc8fd01c5604dec05263c73bae2db30-2589×1944.jpg Relax Cafe Mermaid is currently selling a limited quantity of “Autumn Sweet Potato Parfait”, a sweet that allows you to enjoy the sweet potatoes that represent Ibaraki’s autumn taste. It is a parfait that allows you to enjoy [Autumn of Harvest] and [Autumn of Appetite] with “Aged Yakiimo”, “Salt Chips”, and “Granola” using Beniharuka sweet potatoes produced in Ibaraki Prefecture. Sales location: 3rd floor Relax Cafe Mermaid Price Price: Autumn sweet potato parfait 620 yen (tax included) [Autumn sports with animals] “Animals’ big sports day”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/62197/39/62197-39-3ede2c813740d6ad747fb25be1cf87a1-718×732.png In the outdoor area “Ocean Terrace” where the autumn breeze is pleasant, a “Big Animal Sports Day” is being held where California sea lions and Southern American fur seals gather! This is the first time at Ocean Terrace that multiple species of animals have appeared in the same program. We take on the challenge of events that take advantage of each animal’s special skills, such as the Minami American fur seal’s oath and warm-up exercise, and a competition between California sea lions and their keepers for borrowed items. Not only will you be able to support the sports days where the animals play an active role, but you can also join in and enjoy the [autumn sports season] with everyone and the animals! *Due to epidemic prevention measures against highly pathogenic avian influenza that occurred in a neighboring prefecture, Humboldt penguins will not appear. Event period: Currently being held – Sunday, November 17, 2024 Venue: Outdoor area “Ocean Terrace” Event time: Varies depending on the day, so please check the website *Contents may change depending on the condition of the creatures, weather, etc. “IWASHI LIFE ~Autumn Version~” that expresses beautiful autumn leaves with sardines
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/62197/39/62197-39-fd2b12c556412fe3ecee747230afe2ee-3900×2849.jpg The highly popular program “IWASHI LIFE”, in which about 20,000 sardines move dynamically in large aquariums in the sea of encounters, is being held as an autumn version that expresses “autumn leaves”. The sardines move in groups throughout the aquarium, accompanied by lighting reminiscent of autumn leaves and background music with a Japanese atmosphere, creating a fantastical space that looks as if beautifully colored maple leaves are dancing. Event period: Currently being held – Sunday, November 17, 2024 Venue: 2nd and 3rd floor Sea of Encounter Zone “Large Aquarium of the Sea of Encounter” Holding time: 10:00~/12:00~/14:00~ (about 5 minutes each) *Contents may change depending on the condition of the creature. “NIGHT AQUAWORLD” where you can enjoy the long autumn nights
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/62197/39/62197-39-11d09c398eb8af497e465f7c9d43d51d-765×514.png NIGHT AQUAWORLD, which is open every Saturday from 6pm, is also popular! You can spend a relaxing time at night, which is different from an aquarium during the day, with creatures exhibited in a mysterious aquarium illuminated by spot lighting and a comfortable and soothing space. Furthermore, at the night-only performance “Ocean Night Live ~MEETS the BEATS~”, you can enjoy a performance in which living creatures move in time with lights, music, and images, with the theme of “An encounter between living things, music, and customers.” . (Click here for details)
https://www.aquaworld-oarai.com/guide/night-aquaworld/
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