When and where did Kamogawa Seaworld hold its 2026 entrance ceremony for new employees?

Kamogawa Seaworld held the 2026 entrance ceremony on Monday, April 6, 2026, at 11:20 AM in the Ocean Stadium, the orca performance venue in Kamogawa City, Chiba Prefecture.

How many new employees joined Kamogawa Seaworld during the 2026 entrance ceremony?

A total of 20 new employees joined Kamogawa Seaworld during the 2026 entrance ceremony held on April 6, 2026, at the Ocean Stadium in Chiba Prefecture.

What unique tradition took place during Kamogawa Seaworld's 2026 entrance ceremony involving an orca?

During the 2026 entrance ceremony, orca 'Lara' performed a celebratory 'tail burst,' drenching participants with a powerful splash from her tail fin at the Ocean Stadium.

What are the age, length, and weight of the orca 'Lara' who participated in the ceremony?

The orca 'Lara' who participated in the ceremony is 25 years old, 5.5 meters long, and weighs 2.28 tons, making her a senior mentor at Kamogawa Seaworld.

Which company operates Kamogawa Seaworld and who is its president as of the 2026 ceremony?

Kamogawa Seaworld is operated by Granvista Hotels & Resorts Co., Ltd., headquartered in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, with Yukio Arai serving as Representative Director and President.

【Kamogawa Seaworld】Japan's fiercest entrance ceremony! New employees experience orca splashes!! Welcoming 20 new employees and holding the '2026 Entrance Ceremony'

Published Apr 7, 2026 4:00 AM ・ Updated Jun 16, 2026 10:52 PM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Kamogawa Seaworld held its '2026 Entrance Ceremony' welcoming 20 new employees. Characterized as one of Japan's most intense entrance ceremonies, it features new employees experiencing splashes from an orca performance.

URL: https://www.kamogawa-seaworld.jp/release/14991/

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

This year marks the 9th time for the facility's annual entrance ceremony, renowned for being one of Japan's most "intense." To welcome the new employees, "Lara" the orca (25 years old, 5.5m long, 2.28 tons), considered a senior mentor at Kamogawa Seaworld, bestowed a celebratory "tail burst." The powerful splash released from her gigantic tail fin, almost as tall as an adult, instantly swept away the tension unique to an entrance ceremony, filling the venue with surprised cheers and bright smiles.

The new employees, having received a special welcome, are now taking their first steps as working professionals. Please watch over the growth of these new colleagues with warm support.

● Overview of the "2026 Entrance Ceremony"

Date: Monday, April 6, 2026, 11:20 AM onwards

Location: Ocean Stadium (Orca Performance Venue)

Participants: 20 new employees + General Manager of Kamogawa Seaworld

Orca: "Lara" (25 years old, 5.5m long, 2.28 tons)

Note: This ceremony is held only for new employees who wish to participate.

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【Kamogawa Seaworld】Japan's fiercest entrance ceremony! New employees experience orca splashes!! Welcoming 20 new employees and holding the '2026 Entrance Ceremony'

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