October 24th: Parent-child observation event "Visiting the habitat of Shuttles Hoppfish" (Registration deadline: October 14th)

event
September 10, 2026

Shuttles Hoppfish in Tokyo Bay, which is the northernmost distribution area of the species in Japan, has seen a drastic decline in numbers due to the reduction of its habitat in tidal flats caused by large-scale land reclamation projects in the past. Tokyo Sea Life Park has been conducting Shuttles Hoppfish surveys since 2003, and since 2011, eight facilities, including museums and birdwatching facilities in the inner part of Tokyo Bay, have been collaborating to conduct Shuttles Hoppfish surveys in nearby tidal flats.

In this observation session, we will visit one of the research sites, the Edogawa Drainage Channel, to observe mudflat creatures, including Shuttles Hoppfish, and explain the current state of the mudflats in Tokyo Bay and their importance.

For more information about Shuttles Hoppfish survey, please see the link below: "The Current State of Shuttles Hoppfish in Tokyo Bay".

Past program details
Let's observe the mudflats where Shuttles Hoppfish live.
Date and Time

Saturday, October 24, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:15 PM *Cancelled in case of rain

place

Edogawa Drainage Channel, Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture

set

Meet at Edogawa Myoden Super Levee Free Area.
(2-14 Myoden, Ichikawa City, in front of Ichikawa Municipal Myoden Elementary School)

subject

Elementary and junior high school students in the third grade or higher, and one parent/guardian each.

Capacity

15 pairs (30 people) *Advance registration required

What to bring

Clothing and shoes that can get wet (old athletic shoes or sneakers, etc.), work gloves, hat, drinks, a change of clothes for children, towel
*To prevent injuries, participation is not permitted while barefoot, wearing sandals, or Crocs.
*Parents will also be entering the tidal flats with their children, so please prepare clothing and shoes that can get wet.

How to Apply

Please apply using the registration form as follows.

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If you do not receive an automatic reply email after applying, please contact the Education and Outreach Section Tokyo Sea Life Park.

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Contact

Tokyo Sea Life Park Education and Outreach Section
03-3869-5152 (Main number) *Reception hours: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

deadline

Valid for submissions sent until Wednesday, October 14, 2026.

Each person may apply only once, and each application may include a maximum of two people.
Please note that any multiple applications from the same applicant will be considered invalid.
If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held, and we will notify everyone regardless of whether they are selected or not.
cooperation

Shuttles Hoppfish Conservation Facility Liaison Committee