Shimonoseki Aquarium "Kaikyokan" and Shabon Dama Soap Collaborate on "Wash and Smile with Water Friends" Event
Shabon Dama Soap and Shimonoseki Aquarium "Kaikyokan" will host an environmental education event themed "Wash and Smile" from May 25 to June 7, 2026. This experiential program, focusing on water environment protection through additive-free soaps, will be enjoyed by all ages.
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Shabon Dama Soap Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture / President: Hayato Morita), a pioneer in additive-free soaps, will hold an event themed "Let's Wash, Let's Smile," its brand message of bringing smiles through washing with additive-free soaps. The event will take place from Monday, May 25, 2026, at Shimonoseki Municipal Aquarium "Kaikyokan" (Location: Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture / Director: Toshiyuki Tatakawa).
This event will feature various contents where children and adults alike can learn with all five senses that "choosing cleaning agents contributes to protecting the natural environment of aquatic creatures." During the period, unique experiential values will be offered, including a "Bingo Rally" to learn about the connection between living creatures and water while exploring the aquarium, an "Animal Care Experience" where visitors care for aquatic creatures from the perspective of exhibition staff, and an environmentally friendly "Original Soap Making" workshop. This is a special two-week limited event where visitors can realize that the water they use today connects to everyone's smiles tomorrow.
## Event Outline
Event Period: May 25, 2026 (Monday) - June 7, 2026 (Sunday), total 14 days
Venue: Shimonoseki Municipal Aquarium "Kaikyokan" (6-1 Arukaport, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 750-0036)
Participation Fee: Free *Admission fee is required separately.
Special Website: https://www.shabon.com/kaikyokan/
*Advance reservations will begin at noon on May 15 (Friday) on the special website.
*Reservation limit is 2 people per group.
*Guardians must accompany preschool children and elementary school students participating. (Guardians are included in the number of participants.)
*Event details may change depending on the situation. Please check the special website for the latest information.
## Main Events
1. "Wash and Smile with Water Friends" Bingo Rally
This is an experiential event where participants search for creatures related to "Wash and Smile" while touring the aquarium and aim for bingo.
Upon completing bingo, participants will receive a "Shabon Dama Bath Soap 100g."
- Dates: May 25 (Monday) - June 7 (Sunday), total 14 days
- Target: Open to all
- Capacity: First 500 people each day
2. "Animal Care Experience" Supporting Water Friends [Advance Reservation Required]
After a lecture on the aquatic environment by Kaikyokan's exhibition staff, participants will feed sea turtles and Arapaima, and actually wash the creatures' dishes with additive-free soap.
- Dates: May 30 (Saturday), 31 (Sunday)
June 6 (Saturday), 7 (Sunday), total 4 days
- Target: Elementary school students and above
- Capacity: 5 groups per session (maximum 10 people)
3. Environmentally Friendly "Original Soap Making" [Advance Reservation Required]
Participants will make additive-free soap in the shape of marine creatures. This workshop allows for fun learning about the importance of washing and the kindness of protecting the sea.
- Dates: May 30 (Saturday), 31 (Sunday)
June 6 (Saturday), 7 (Sunday), total 4 days
- Target: Ages 5 and above
- Capacity: 10 groups per session (maximum 20 people)
*Images are for illustration purposes. On the day, participants will make original marine creature shapes, etc.
4. "Wash and Smile with Water Friends" One-Day School [Advance Reservation Required]
This is a special one-day learning event aimed at deeper learning.
It starts with a lecture at the Kitakyushu City "Water Environment Museum," where participants learn about the connection between the creatures of the Murasaki River and domestic wastewater, then move to Kaikyokan for a tour of the aquarium.
- Date: June 6 (Saturday)
- Target: 4th-grade elementary school students to junior high school students
- Capacity: 10 groups, 20 people (1 group = 1 child + 1 guardian)
5. Special Exhibition to Enjoy the Aquarium More
Displays themed "Wash and Smile" will appear in various locations throughout the aquarium. Please enjoy searching for them with your family.
This event will feature various contents where children and adults alike can learn with all five senses that "choosing cleaning agents contributes to protecting the natural environment of aquatic creatures." During the period, unique experiential values will be offered, including a "Bingo Rally" to learn about the connection between living creatures and water while exploring the aquarium, an "Animal Care Experience" where visitors care for aquatic creatures from the perspective of exhibition staff, and an environmentally friendly "Original Soap Making" workshop. This is a special two-week limited event where visitors can realize that the water they use today connects to everyone's smiles tomorrow.
## Event Outline
Event Period: May 25, 2026 (Monday) - June 7, 2026 (Sunday), total 14 days
Venue: Shimonoseki Municipal Aquarium "Kaikyokan" (6-1 Arukaport, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture 750-0036)
Participation Fee: Free *Admission fee is required separately.
Special Website: https://www.shabon.com/kaikyokan/
*Advance reservations will begin at noon on May 15 (Friday) on the special website.
*Reservation limit is 2 people per group.
*Guardians must accompany preschool children and elementary school students participating. (Guardians are included in the number of participants.)
*Event details may change depending on the situation. Please check the special website for the latest information.
## Main Events
1. "Wash and Smile with Water Friends" Bingo Rally
This is an experiential event where participants search for creatures related to "Wash and Smile" while touring the aquarium and aim for bingo.
Upon completing bingo, participants will receive a "Shabon Dama Bath Soap 100g."
- Dates: May 25 (Monday) - June 7 (Sunday), total 14 days
- Target: Open to all
- Capacity: First 500 people each day
2. "Animal Care Experience" Supporting Water Friends [Advance Reservation Required]
After a lecture on the aquatic environment by Kaikyokan's exhibition staff, participants will feed sea turtles and Arapaima, and actually wash the creatures' dishes with additive-free soap.
- Dates: May 30 (Saturday), 31 (Sunday)
June 6 (Saturday), 7 (Sunday), total 4 days
- Target: Elementary school students and above
- Capacity: 5 groups per session (maximum 10 people)
3. Environmentally Friendly "Original Soap Making" [Advance Reservation Required]
Participants will make additive-free soap in the shape of marine creatures. This workshop allows for fun learning about the importance of washing and the kindness of protecting the sea.
- Dates: May 30 (Saturday), 31 (Sunday)
June 6 (Saturday), 7 (Sunday), total 4 days
- Target: Ages 5 and above
- Capacity: 10 groups per session (maximum 20 people)
*Images are for illustration purposes. On the day, participants will make original marine creature shapes, etc.
4. "Wash and Smile with Water Friends" One-Day School [Advance Reservation Required]
This is a special one-day learning event aimed at deeper learning.
It starts with a lecture at the Kitakyushu City "Water Environment Museum," where participants learn about the connection between the creatures of the Murasaki River and domestic wastewater, then move to Kaikyokan for a tour of the aquarium.
- Date: June 6 (Saturday)
- Target: 4th-grade elementary school students to junior high school students
- Capacity: 10 groups, 20 people (1 group = 1 child + 1 guardian)
5. Special Exhibition to Enjoy the Aquarium More
Displays themed "Wash and Smile" will appear in various locations throughout the aquarium. Please enjoy searching for them with your family.