Group program for elementary school students in grades 1 and 2.
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Observe the structure and movements of living creatures and get a real sense of what it means to be alive. All of these programs will make observing in an aquarium more enjoyable.
Search for various fish!
Fish of various shapes live in the sea. Children will have fun learning about the relationship between shape and life by observing the body shapes and lifestyles of tuna, moray eels, and flounders through video and participating in quizzes and imitating animals.
Lecture Room
Maximum of about 80 people
half an hour
Let's have some sushi!
Many of the ingredients for sushi are sea creatures. They take on a variety of forms and live a variety of lives before they become sushi. Through videos, you will learn about the physical characteristics and lifestyles of tuna, octopus, and sea urchin. You will also learn about the process that goes into making sushi and the meaning of "itadakimasu" (thank you for the meal).
Lecture Room
Maximum of about 80 people
half an hour
Find the secret of frogs!
Through watching videos, children can learn about the unique body structure and sounds of frogs, as well as the transformation that occurs from tadpoles. They will also learn about the decline in frog populations, which will lead to an interest in nearby bodies of water.
Lecture Room
Maximum of about 80 people
half an hour
Find the secret of the penguin!
Starting with the question "Why are penguins so cute?", you will use video to learn about the secrets of penguins, the birds that live in the sea. You will notice how their body shapes and wings are designed to suit life underwater, and get a real sense of how amazing penguins are.
Lecture Room
Maximum of about 80 people
half an hour
Search for the secret of tuna!
What secrets do tuna hold? Observe the shape of their bodies, fins, and swimming style through video footage, and discover the secrets that enable them to live a life constantly swimming in the open ocean. Observing tuna in an aquarium becomes even more fascinating.
Lecture Room
Maximum of about 80 people
half an hour
Search for the secret of sea urchins!
Do you know what a sea urchin is? Watch the video and observe the structure and movements of Purple Sea Urchin 's body, learning about its life. You will get a real sense that sea urchins are truly alive.
Lecture Room
Maximum of about 80 people
half an hour
Higata Exploration Team
Explore the West Beach at Kasai Seaside Park. As you walk along the tidal flats that appear when the tide goes out, you will search for, catch, and observe crabs, bivalves, and lugworms. Experience the fun of searching for creatures on the tidal flats.
Kasai Seaside Park "West Beach"
Maximum of 35 people
Over 1 hour (negotiable) *Only available during low tide on spring tides
Programs related to textbooks
Programs related to textbooks
This program introduces the lifestyles and physical structures of creatures featured in textbooks. It connects textbook content with observations at an aquarium.
Hide-and-seek in the sea at the aquarium
There are many creatures playing hide-and-seek in the ocean. Let's search together for what is hiding where and how the creatures in the aquarium are hiding.
Lecture Room
Maximum of about 80 people
half an hour
The creatures that Swimmy encountered
"Swimmy" (by Leo Lionni) features a variety of sea creatures. From the missile-like Pacific Bluefin Tuna to Japanese Pilchard that swim in schools, this book introduces the ocean life and physical structure of the creatures related to the story.
Lecture Room
Maximum of about 80 people
half an hour

