Hello everyone! This is ♪ the Minami Town Tourism Association On July 19, 2025, the Hiwasa Umigame Museum Caretta, located in Minami Town, Kaibu District, Tokushima Prefecture, reopened after about two years of renovation work. Therefore, this time, we would like to introduce "Hiwasa Umigame Museum Caretta" to everyone! 【Overview】 Hiwasa Umigame Museum Caretta (commonly known as Caretta) is a Museum located in the Minami Town of Kaibu District, Tokushima Prefecture, and is one of the world's rare Museum specializing in sea turtles. Caretta, with the theme of "Coexistence between Nature and Man", opened in 1985. Its predecessor was the Hiwasa Town Water Museum, and its predecessor was the loggerhead turtle protection and breeding research activities by the Hiwasa junior high school Sea Turtle Research Group, Located in. The Hiwasa Junior High School Sea Turtle Research Group was established in 1950 with the aim of protecting and breeding loggerhead sea turtles that land and lay eggs on the Ohama Coast. At that time, there were no systematic research results on sea turtles, and there were not enough facilities in rural junior high schools in the immediate postwar period, so students at that time began to protect sea turtles in a semi-fumbling state. The students' trial and error over the course of about 10 years bore fruit, and the results of their research have been introduced in numerous magazines, and "Ohama Coast as a spawning ground for loggerhead sea turtles" has become famous throughout Japan. Finally, it was designated as a nationally designated natural monument as "sea turtles and their spawning grounds on the Ohama Coast," and the activities of Hiwasa in Minami Town were in the spotlight. In order to make these conservation and research activities more widely known to as many people as possible, the Hiwasa Umigame Museums Caretta was opened. 【Exhibit Contents】 As the museum's name derives from the scientific name of loggerhead sea turtles "Caretta caretta", the exhibition focuses on loggerhead sea turtles. Before the renovation, Caretta was an exhibition that mainly introduced the ecology of sea turtles. Even in this renovation, the exhibit introducing the ecology of sea turtles remains, but it has been reborn to introduce the conservation and research activities of Minami Town Hiwasa in more detail. As soon as you enter, there is an exhibition that covers the evolution of turtles and sea turtles, and in the passage that follows, you can see stuffed sea turtles of eight existing species and explain the ecology of each sea turtle. The next section focuses on loggerhead sea turtles that land on the Ohama Coast and explains in detail what kind of life loggerhead sea turtles lead on the Ohama Coast. Scenes of newborn hatchlings and one-year-old hatchlings swimming vigorously here. And in the next corner, there is an exhibition that looks back on the history of the activities of Minami Town Hiwasa, which is a major feature of this renovation. Why did the students of Hiwasa junior high school embark on loggerhead turtle conservation, how did they proceed with their research, and how did they come to be recognized by the public? You can learn about the history of sea turtle conservation that continues to the present day. At the end of the exhibition, you can learn how to protect sea turtles from modern environmental problems and how sea turtle conservation activities are carried out. In addition to this, there is a display exhibition of sea turtles designed by children in the Original swimming on the screen, and a corner where you can take a quiz about sea turtles. In addition, from the observation space on the 2nd floor, you can overlook the Ohama Coast in front of you. [Outdoor Exhibition] Outside the main exhibition building, there is a "large turtle pool" where adult loggerhead sea turtles swim leisurely. In consideration of an environment that is easy for loggerhead sea turtles to swim in, the indigo color scheme that is conscious of the seabed of the Nature and the streamlined pool without horns are created. It was also designed to be viewed from the side of the pool so that it is easy to observe them swimming and resting on the bottom of the water. Hamataro, one of the loggerhead sea turtles living here, was born in 1950 at Hiwasa Junior High School and has been bred ever since for the purpose of observing the life of the sea turtle, which is still a mystery. Hamataro, who turned 75 years old this year, holds the world's longest-lived loggerhead sea turtle record for which his age and individual have been reliably recorded, and he continues to break it. In addition to this, there is also a "Touch Pool" and a "Pale Water Turtle Pool" where you can interact with the creatures of the seashore, and the "Tatayo Umigame Museum" where you can observe swimming sea turtles from below. 【Umigame Shokudo】 Caretta has a "Umigame Shokudo" adjacent to the large game pool. Meals set meal, curry rice, and kamemonaka with ice milk are on sale, and you can enjoy them in the dining space. In addition, there is a side window of the large turtle pool facing the Meals space, and you can watch the sea turtles swimming gracefully while enjoying the food. Squid was it? The charm of Caretta presented here is only a small part. The charm of Caretta and the charm of sea turtles can only be felt with your five senses when you go to the site! This time, the Hiwasa Umigame Museums Caretta has been reopened. When you come to Minami Town Hiwasa, please come and visit us! !! 【When you come to the museum】 ・ Car parking lot available (40 cars) ・Smoking is prohibited in all Inside the facility. ・Prohibition of eating and drinking outside of designated areas 【Access】 ・About 15 minutes walk from JR Mugi Line, Hiwasa Station ・About 120 minutes by Car from Tokushima city For more information about Hiwasa Umigame Museum Caretta, please see Official website.

Hello everyone! This is ♪ the Minami Town Tourism Association Under the clear blue sky, today, July 19th, we celebrated the grand opening of Hiwasa Umigame Museums Caretta! !! Minami Town PR characters Kamero, Kameko, and Kame Yellow welcome nearly 300 visitors! To commemorate the reopening of Caretta, world-renowned route player Yuki Saito rushed to give us a wonderful performance! !! In addition, Tomoyuki Akashi, a film director from Tokushima Prefecture, also rushed to celebrate the renewal opening! The ultimate highlight is a dance show and ribbon cutting by children from the Local Hiwasa Children's Garden! With a splendid Ceremony that delighted visitors with its adorable appearance and made Caretta and her children look forward to a bright future, the Hiwasa Umigame Museums Caretta officially opened its grand opening ♪♪ And in the afternoon, we Held in the "Caretta Opening Commemorative Festival" in the Precincts of the adjacent Hiwasa Yawata Shrine! An imitation show by Spring Matsuyama, an imitation comedian from Tokushima Prefecture, In collaboration with pianist Kenji Kanemasu and percussionist Kazuyoshi Hashimoto, they performed ♪♪♪ a concert by Yuki Saito and TEAM YUKI On the way, we were hit by rain, but it was a hot festival until the end! When you come to Minami Town Hiwasa, please come to the new Hiwasa Umigame Museums Caretta! !!

Hello everyone! This is ♪ the Minami Town Tourism Association Yesterday, Minami Town Hiwasa had a special day ......! After a long time of about 2 years, this day has finally arrived! Ladies and gentlemen, thank you very much for your patience. It must have been a "big deal". Hiwasa Umigame Museum Caretta Gari reopened!! Caretta, a museum specializing in sea turtles, which is rare in the world, has redesigned its exhibits and outdoor pool. The adjacent lawn park was named "Umigame Marine Park" by Local children. And at the opening Ceremony yesterday, various guests came to congratulate Caretta on her new beginning. In the afternoon, the interior viewing limited to Minami Town residents began, and many Town residents came to see the reborn Caretta. Kametaro of the Minami Town Tourism Association also took a look around and greeted ♪ the sea turtles in Caretta Today, Thursday, the 17th, will also be open to Minami Town residents only, and the grand opening will be open to the general public on Saturday, the 19th. Please come and visit Caretta, which has been reopened for three consecutive holidays this weekend! For more information on Access Museum Hiwasa Umigame Caretta, opening hours, admission fee, and exhibition contents, please see Caretta's Official website! We look forward to seeing you there!

Water Museum in Tokyo

🌊 Impression experience in 1 hour from Tokyo! Zushi diving 🐠✨, a paradise in the sea Hello! This is 😊 Hokule'a Shonan This time, we will introduce the Scene of the diving tour in Zushi, Kanagawa Prefecture! 📍 Zushi is famous as a sightseeing spot, but it is actually a popular Spot for divers. Due to the intensity of the fish shadow and the good Access, it has Fascination many divers. We also went diving into the sea of Zushi! 🐟 The shadow of the fish is so dark! It's like a Water Water house One of the things that surprised me when I entered was the number of fish! The moment when you are surrounded by sparkling schools of fish is truly a "paradise in the sea" 🏝️✨ The transparency is good, and the light in the water is very fantastic. Forgetting the hustle and bustle of the city and simply drifting with the fish is a healing moment 🫧 that resets the mind and body 🚗 Excellent Access! Arrive in about 1 hour from Tokyo Zushi is only 40 minutes by car from Hokule'a Shonan shop (30 seconds walk from the south exit of JR Hiratsuka Station)! It can be accessed from Tokyo in about 1 hour, so it is 👌 a perfect area for day trip diving Many ☺️ customers are surprised that there is such a wonderful sea without having to go far 🤿 Safe for beginners! Hokule'a Shonan's Courteous Support Hokule'a Shonan is Held in a diving tour with a small number of people and beginners welcome! Experienced instructors will support you firmly. "It's my first time and I'm anxious..." "I'm worried that there is a blank ..." You can ✨ also participate with peace of mind Let's enjoy the world of the sea in a relaxed atmosphere! 🌟 Summary: Experience your own impression in the sea of Zushi The intensity of the fish shadows, the beautiful Water middle world, the goodness of the Access The sea of Zushi is full of 💙 charm that you will want to visit again and again Why don't you experience your own Impression diving in the Shonan Sea? All of our staff are looking forward to 😊🌊 your participation #ZushiDiving #ScubaDivingJapan #DiveNearTokyo #UnderwaterParadise #ColorfulMarineLife #HiddenDiveSpot #OceanLovers #HokuleaShonan #SmallGroupDiving #BeginnerFriendlyDiving

At Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa Scene of a dolphin flying happily with its mouth open. Squid when you look at the trainer raising his arms, you can see how high the dolphin is soaring.

Overwhelmingly straight gentoo penguin (black) 🐧

Introducing the fish of Echizen Matsushima Aquarium! 🐟 The opening of the sea was completed the other day, and the full-fledged summer season has begun! This time, we will introduce 🪼 the fish of the "Echizen Matsushima Aquarium" facing the Sea of Japan of Echizen Kaga Coast National Park 🐠 "Hana Squid" caught in the sea of Fukui Hana Squid brought by a fisherman Mr./Ms. in Fukui. Although it looks like this, it is a fish classified as Squid and swims fluffily 🦑 It usually has a plain color, but it seems that this name was given because it changes to a gorgeous body color. It seems that they are often hidden in the shadows, so please take your time to look for them! 🐠 Currently the longest-lived in Japan! Very large "sunfish" It's the first information to be opened to the public... The sunfish 7 years old in the tank just after the turnstile is currently the longest-lived in Japan! The body is also very big! Since it is a delicate fish, it is very rare for it to live for such a long time. Please come and see them 🥹 🐠 Period is the only time you can see it! "Spawning of water octopus" These white objects are all eggs, and the mother Mr./Ms. octopus protect the eggs by spraying garbage and water with their arms! The Echizen Matsushima Aquarium is focusing on breeding water octopus, and the "Mizudako Museum" just opened 🐙 in March this year We are taking on the challenge of "breeding water octopus from spawning date and hatching to adulthood", which is said to be unprecedented, and we are currently conducting research on the composition of food. Mr./Ms., please watch over your baby so that he can grow up splendidly! 🐠 Extremely rare! "Hanadensha" characterized by red spots A very rare type of large nudibranch ✨ It is said that the name "Flower Train" was given because of its vivid appearance. In this photo, the two dogs are attached to each ☺️ other It's on display next to Hana Squid, so be sure to check it out as well! ࿐·˖✶࿐·˖✶࿐·˖✶࿐·˖✶࿐·˖✶࿐·˖✶࿐·˖✶」 【Echizen Matsushima Aquarium】 @echiaqua Instagram 〒913-0065 74-2-3 Sakai City Mikuni Town zaki, Fukui TEL：0776-81-2700 FAX：0776-82-2296 In the middle 💘 of the charm of Fukui Prefecture Click here for ▶ past post@dmo.sakai Instagram

Cocoa during health care training

It's early summer!

#Milk during training

Dolphins flying over Nagoya Port at night This is one photo taken at the Port of Nagoya Aquarium in Aichi Prefecture. I went there for the first time because I was only doing 😆 a night dolphin show during GW The dolphins dancing in the night sky were very soothing 🤤 to watch

It is a "kichiji" that yawns loudly. It is also known as "Kinki" and "Menme". Except for feeding, it is almost always still. It's hard to see something like this! It is a very tasty high-grade fish.

A deep-sea fish that is pink and plump like jelly. It is "Salmon snailfish". IN NOBORIBETSU, WHERE NOBORIBETSU MARINE PARK NIXE IS LOCATED, IT IS ONE OF THE FAMOUS FISH! It comes into a net that catches shrimp called shrimp basket fishing. Pink and beautiful round eyes... Don't you feel like you're being sucked in when you stare at it?

Jump from the water!! We captured the moment when the gentoo penguins jumped out of the water.

Cherry blossoms in full bloom illuminated by street lamps However, the identity is a member of starfish and sea urchins echinoderms "Okinotezuru Mozuru" It's hard to see in the photo, but it's to eat the carcasses of microorganisms floating in the aquarium. Little by little, it is moving slowly. By the way, if you write it in kanji, it will be written as "手蔓藻蔓". #NOBORIBETSU MARINE PARK NIXE #Hokkaido #Aquariums #noboribetsu #hokkaido #aquarium

Ladies and gentlemen, dolphins Did you know that there is a tongue? 👅 Large, chunky, and elastic It has a tongue! Dolphins use this tongue I'm swallowing fish from the head!

Favorite photos 🐬 of dolphin keepers ~Dolphins~ This time too, in the extra edition right #Kira and left #Kou together I would like to introduce you to some cute photos! Try to 📷 find the difference between the two horses

Favorite photos 🐬 of dolphin keepers ~Bottlenose Dolphin~ This time, it's an extra edition right #Milk and left #Cocoa together. I would like to introduce you to some cute photos! Try to ☺ find the difference between the two horses

This time, too, the keepers in charge of dolphins I'd like to share with you some of my favorite photos! The last is the #Kou 🐬 of the Dolphin I'm always doing my best!!

😍 New Product 🐧 Original Drip Coffee 🐧 Original drip coffee is now available ☕ 1 pack ¥ 350 tax included It is 😍 a very easy coffee to drink The design of the package is a confident work ❣️ that was conceived by all members of STAFF It is sold at the shop Little Vikky. We are looking forward to your visit~! !️

Once again, we would like to introduce our favorite photos of the dolphin keepers! Following the #cocoa introduced last time, this time it is 🍼 bottlenose dolphin #milk It is the most veteran dolphin in the marine park!

From February, we have been reprinting and selling popular menus at Restaurant Ribe. The menu for this winter reprint is "Enma no Namida no Sour Hot Tub Noodles". It is topped with plenty of winter vegetables burdock, green onions, and fried maitake mushrooms, and is one dish that adds spiciness with enma no namida. It is on sale for a limited time, but please enjoy it.

LIVING AT NOBORIBETSU MARINE PARK NIXE It's the dorsal fin of a dolphin! As the name suggests, the shape is like a sickle that cuts grass It was 🐬 named Dolphin because of its resemblance

February 3rd is Setsubun Day 👹 So, with 📷 the demon's face Have you eaten mamemaki bean throwing Ehomaki?

On Sunday, February 11, "Look! Let's make it! Nyx's Friends." There are a total of 7 types of paper crafts that can be made! They are king penguins, gentoo penguins, common dolphins, squirt seals, and sand tiger sharks. King Penguins and Gentoo Penguins are also available in easy-to-make versions for children. Please be assured that not only children, but also students and staff will help. Also, those who want to try crafts for the first time in a long time are also welcome! We will prepare a lot of them, so please join us.

This time, the keepers in charge of dolphins are their favorite I would like to introduce you to the photos! Next is #Cocoa ✨ The charm point is that you always have your mouth open!

This time, the keepers in charge of dolphins are favorites. I would like to introduce you to the photos! The top batter is #Kira ✨ The charm point is that there is a white pattern at the end of the mouth!

Galaxy Aquarium Sardines Performance Winter Ver Crisp and clear air　 A song and lighting production based on the theme of light shining through ice, snow, and cloudy skies Please take a look at the "sardines swimming" that can only be seen at this time of year. ・Period: December 1 Fri ~ February 29 Thu ・Time: 111:50 215:10 * The time of the scheduled event may be changed, postponed, or canceled. 　For details, please check the official website in advance.