"Come and See the Secrets of Shellfish, Kai?" Special Spring Exhibition at the Shinagawa Aquarium Pick up the kai and string it up. ～Shells of the Shinagawa Aquarium"

Shinagawa Aquarium (Shinagawa, Tokyo; Director: Masakatsu Suzuki) will hold a special spring exhibition, "Kai pinch, string, and pull," focusing on shellfish, which are often seen in everyday life but have many unknown charms. ～The exhibition will be held from March 20, 2024 (Wed., holiday) to May 6, 2024 (Mon., holiday).

This exhibition will feature 80 shells of about 18 species. Through panels, visitors will be able to learn about the amazing ecology and taste of shellfish, which are often considered to be the most unassuming of aquarium creatures, in an easy-to-understand manner. There will also be a shellfish (kaitenzushi) corner where visitors can learn what shellfish they usually eat look like in their natural state.

In addition, there will be a corner introducing "shell matching," a traditional Japanese game, and products made from shells.

In addition, a shell-playing stamp rally will be held in the museum, where visitors can learn about shellfish and the creatures that use them. In addition, while listening to an explanation of the history of pearls and the process of pearl production, visitors will be able to extract pearls from the pearl oyster (solution) (*Only available on certain days; fee: 1,500 yen).

At Restaurant Dolphin, you can enjoy the event's collaborative menu, which allows you to taste the shells during the event period.

Please take this opportunity to visit the Shinagawa Aquarium!

Details: https://www.aquarium.gr.jp/news/events/7908

Shellfish exhibition key visual

The key visual of "Kai pinch, Himo tokimasu. ～Overview of the "Shells of Shinamizu Exhibition"] Title: "Kai pinch, Himo tokimu.

Title: "Pinch the Kai, String it! ～Title: "Pinch the Kai, String it!

Period: March 20, 2024 (Wed., holiday) - May 6, 2024 (Mon., holiday)

Location: B1F, Bear Claw Room, and other locations throughout the aquarium

Admission: Free with the aquarium admission fee below.

　　　　　 Adults (high school students and older): 1,350 yen, Junior high school students and elementary school students: 600 yen,

　　　　　 Junior high school and elementary school students: 600 yen, infants (4 years and older): 300 yen, seniors (65 years and older): 1,200 yen

　　　　　 Pearl oyster (solution) theory + extraction experience is charged.

Details: https://www.aquarium.gr.jp/news/events/7908

Contents

Exhibit of living shellfish

80 living shells of about 18 species, from the familiar to the rare, will be on display.

In addition, there will be a Q&A style panel that explains the fascinating ecology and appearance of shellfish while you pick up the shellfish.

Visitors will be able to learn about the amazing features and charms of shells that are not well known to the public.

Turconid mussel (Mytilus galloprovincialis)

The turmeric mussel lives on reefs in shallow waters.

The mantle has light-reflecting cells on the edge of the mantle, and when exposed to light, the mantle reflects it and glistens.

<Example of exhibits

The mussel, the mussel, the mussel, the mussel, and the mussel's mollusk, the mussel's mollusk.

Shellfish sushi conveyor belt corner

Shellfish sushi conveyor belt!

The Shellfish (Kaiten Sushi) Corner, where you can find out what your favorite shellfish you usually eat looks like, is now available.

Please find your favorite shellfish items and watch the explanation!

*Shells and food samples are on display. You cannot eat them.

Sea Mussel

Shells

Let's play with shells

This exhibit introduces the game of shell matching, which was popular among aristocrats during the Heian period (794-1192), and products made from shells.

There is also a corner where visitors can actually play with shells.

The aquarium staff painted pictures on the shells of the hombinos mussels that are used as food in the aquarium.

■Shell Art Corner

A photo spot with shells decorating the walls was set up. Visitors can also see "shinafin art" made from shells.

Location：Basement 1F near the entrance of the Kumanomimi Room

Shellfish Stamp Rally

A shellfish stamp rally is held to introduce the shellfish that are permanently exhibited in the museum and the creatures that use them.

Visitors can learn about the amazing shells in the natural world and how shells are used.

Shellfish Play Stamp Rally

Pearl oyster (solution) theory + pearl extraction experience

In addition to the history of pearls and the process of pearl production, staff members provide detailed explanations about the marine environment and other topics. Visitors can learn about shells and pearls. In addition, visitors can try their hand at extracting pearls from the Akoya pearl oyster. Visitors can take home the pearls they extracted. In addition, instruments used in pearl cultivation will also be on display.

Pearl Extraction Experience

Pearl Extraction Experience (cultured pearls)

Dates: March 30 (Sat.) and 31 (Sun.), 2024,

　　　　　　　　April 6 (Sat), 7 (Sun), 13 (Sat), 14 (Sun), 20 (Sat), 21 (Sun)

　　　　　*Please see the website for the Golden Week period.

Time: 12:30-13:00 each day

Experience time: approx. 30 min.

Fee: 1,500 yen

Location：Gazebo Room

Number of people ：Limited to 10 people each day

How to apply：Please purchase a web ticket.

Ages: 4 years old and up

　　　　　Pearls can be processed into accessories for an additional fee.

　　　　　　Processing is available at the Pearl Extraction Experience Corner located permanently in the museum.

　　　　　Admission fee will be charged separately.

Limited goods information

Marine Shop Seagull

Marine Shop Seagull will sell cute shellfish goods for a limited time only.

Please take this opportunity to purchase them!

＜Pochamaru Shellfish Series

Akoya oyster (1,045 yen)

　The pearl beads are the charm point.

Pochamaru Shell, Akoya Shellfish (1,045 yen)

Turban shell (1,045 yen)

　The lid opens with a snap...

Plush toy shellfish "Kaibakku" (2,750 yen)

　The shellfish is a puppet and opens with a snap.

Cushion: Scallop cushion blue (4,378 yen)

　The chewy cushion is perfect for interior decoration.

Limited "shellfish" food information

Restaurant Dolphin

The collaboration menu of the event will be available at Restaurant Dolphin.

Bongolebianco with plenty of scallions (with drink bar) 1,730 yen

　Pasta with scallion pasta that is full of flavor!

Bongolebianco

Fried scallops and hamburger steak (with drink bar) 2,440 yen

　A perfect combination of thick scallops and juicy hamburger steak!

Fried scallops and hamburger steak

◆"SHINAGAWA AQUARIUM" Outline

Location : 3-2-1 Katsushima, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 140-0012, Japan

Opening hours : 10:00-17:00 *Last admission at 16:30

Closed: Tuesdays (open during spring, summer, winter vacation, GW, and national holidays), January 1

Admission fee: Adults (high school students and older): 1,350 yen

　　　　　Elementary/junior high school students: 600 yen

　　　　　Infants (4 years old and up) 300 yen

　　　　　Silver (65 years old and over) 1,200 yen

All images are for reference only.

The contents may be subject to change depending on the situation.

All prices include tax.

For inquiries from customers, please contact

Shinagawa Aquarium

TEL : 03-3762-3433

Official WEB site: https://www.aquarium.gr.jp