Unprecedented Giant Loach!? 'Compare and Discover Loaches' Exhibition Starts!

From Thursday, April 30, 2026, to Sunday, May 31, 2026, the special exhibition "Is there a loach bigger than this!? ~Compare and Discover Loaches Exhibition~" will be held. This exhibition will feature a giant loach (species: Chinese weatherfish) that even veteran breeders are surprised by. Please come and see its powerful appearance up close. Chinese weatherfish Do you know the fish called "loach"? They are slender, wriggling fish that live in rice paddies and rivers. Although there are various types of loaches, they are generally about 10cm in size. The Chinese weatherfish on display was donated by Yauchi Shoten Co., Ltd., a long-established ice manufacturing company in Kobe City. This Chinese weatherfish is an astonishing size, exceeding 30cm. Using this giant Chinese weatherfish as a clue, we will introduce the unknown charms of loaches by "comparing" their ecology and characteristics. Exhibition Name: Is there a loach bigger than this? ~Compare and Discover Loaches Exhibition~ Exhibition Period: Thursday, April 30, 2026 – Sunday, May 31, 2026 Location: Attoa 3rd floor FOYER Admission Fee: Free *A separate admission fee for Attoa is required. Exhibited Creature: 1 Chinese weatherfish *Please note that the exhibited creature may change without notice due to its condition. Thank you for your understanding. SNS Project "Challengers Wanted! Find the No. 1 Giant Loach" Results Announcement! In conjunction with this exhibition, we solicited "photos of loaches kept at home" on X (formerly Twitter). As a result, we received over 20 entries, and all our staff were surprised by the unexpectedly large loaches. After a strict judging process, the 1st to 3rd places were decided. The submitted loach photos are also displayed within the exhibition. 1st Place: 22.1cm A_P_u_s (@39A_P_u_s) Breeder's Comment: Congratulations on 1st place! This is an "albino Chinese weatherfish," the same species as the one on display! From its plump and firm body, it's clear that A_P_u_s takes great care in raising it! 2nd Place: 21.8cm Mizu (@anajanaj11) Breeder's Comment: Close second place! It's a giant over 20cm, but it's a cool loach with a smart and dignified face! 3rd Place: 20.1cm Tako-san (@PGqG3xkKaw87860) Breeder's Comment: 3rd place! It's so thick and powerful that the ruler on the craft mat looks small! It looks like it eats a lot! (laughs) Loach Quiz Contest Held! On April 30, a loach quiz contest was held at Attoa 3rd floor FOYER. The content, including questions about culture and food, was enjoyable for both adults and children, and many customers participated, making it a great success. Among them, some achieved "perfect scores" by answering all 5 questions correctly! The top 3 winners received a "Chinese Weatherfish Scale" by Mr. Kawasame Kobo. Congratulations to all the winners. Please note that it will also be held on May 1. Please join us. Dates: Thursday, April 30, 2026, and Friday, May 1, 2026 Time: 11:00~ (approx. 15 minutes) Location: Attoa 3rd floor FOYER Participation Fee: Free (*A separate admission fee is required) How to Participate: Please gather at the venue before the start time. *Admission may be restricted to ensure safety during crowded times. Content: Loach quiz questions Prize: Top 3 correct answers receive 1 "Chinese Weatherfish Scale" by Mr. Kawasame Kobo. Special Exhibition "Is there a loach bigger than this!? ~Compare and Discover Loaches Exhibition~" [AQUARIUM×ART átoa] A theater-style aquarium where living creatures coexist with stage art and digital art. The facility is divided into eight unique themes, such as caves and a forest of spirits, where you can encounter approximately 170 species and 4,000 creatures in spaces that feel like scenes from a movie or play. ・Admission Fee: Adults 2,600 yen, Elementary school students 1,500 yen, Infants 500 yen ・Business Hours: 10:00 - 19:00 (Last admission 18:30) ・Closed: None (Maintenance closure days may occur) Click here for the official Attoa website Keywords: