[Kamogawa Sea World] Japan's Most Intense Entrance Ceremony! New Employees Experience Killer Whale Splash!! 2026 Entrance Ceremony Held for 20 New Employees

Kamogawa Sea World (Kamogawa City, Chiba Prefecture; Director: Hiroshi Katsumata), a flagship facility of Granvista Hotels & Resorts Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Yukio Arai), welcomed 20 new employees on Monday, April 6, 2026. On the same day, the new employees who wished to participate joined the General Manager in a unique aquarium entrance ceremony called 'Blessing from the Killer Whale.'

This annual entrance ceremony, boasting some of the most 'intense' action in Japan, marked its 9th year this spring. As a gesture of welcome to the new employees, the killer whale 'Lara' (25 years old, 5.5m in length, 2.28 tons in weight)—who can be considered a senior colleague at Kamogawa Sea World—bestowed a blessing in the form of a 'tail burst.' The spectacular splash released from the giant tail fin, approaching the height of a human adult, instantly blew away the typical tension of an entrance ceremony, filling the venue with cheers of surprise and bright smiles.

The new employees, having received this special welcome, will now take their new steps as working professionals. Please warmly watch over these new colleagues as they grow step by step.

Overview of the '2026 Entrance Ceremony'

- Date: Monday, April 6, 2026, from 11:20 AM - Location: Ocean Stadium (Killer Whale Performance Venue) - Participants: 20 New Employees + General Manager of Kamogawa Sea World, Killer Whale 'Lara' (25 years old, 5.5m long, 2.28t) - Note: This ceremony is held only for new employees who request to participate.