Perfect for the Cherry Blossom Season: 'Umi no Hana Dayori ~Ohanami Ten~' Currently Being Held
Shikoku Aquarium in Utazu, Kagawa, is hosting a spring-themed exhibition featuring cherry blossom-like marine life, such as Sakuradai and Hanashako, from March 28 to April 12, 2026.
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Shikoku Aquarium (Location: Utazu-cho, Ayauta-gun, Kagawa Prefecture) is holding a special exhibition titled 'Umi no Hana Dayori ~Ohanami Ten~' (News of Sea Flowers: Cherry Blossom Viewing Exhibition) featuring sea creatures associated with cherry blossoms from Saturday, March 28 to Sunday, April 12, 2026.
In this exhibition, we are showcasing beautiful sea creatures that evoke the image of cherry blossoms, perfectly timed for the season when the flowers are in full bloom.
The Sakuradai (Cherry bass) is said to have gotten its name because the white patterns on the male's body surface resemble cherry blossom petals. The Hanashako (Peacock mantis shrimp) is known for delivering powerful strikes to prey like shellfish and crabs using the base of its round, developed raptorial appendages. While its strength draws attention, its body color is a pale pink, possessing a beauty reminiscent of cherry blossom petals.
Furthermore, the area around the tanks will be decorated with cherry blossoms, creating a space where visitors can feel the atmosphere of hanami (cherry blossom viewing). Please enjoy a hanami mood unique to an aquarium while observing creatures as beautiful as cherry blossoms inside the tanks.
About 'Umi no Hana Dayori ~Ohanami Ten~'
Exhibition Period: Saturday, March 28, 2026 – Sunday, April 12, 2026
Location: Main Building 1st Floor, Setouchi Zone, Space in front of the 'Fertile Sea' view
Content: Exhibition of two species of creatures reminiscent of cherry blossoms in one tank (90cm wide)
Exhibited Species: Sakuradai (Cherry bass), Hanashako (Peacock mantis shrimp)
In this exhibition, we are showcasing beautiful sea creatures that evoke the image of cherry blossoms, perfectly timed for the season when the flowers are in full bloom.
The Sakuradai (Cherry bass) is said to have gotten its name because the white patterns on the male's body surface resemble cherry blossom petals. The Hanashako (Peacock mantis shrimp) is known for delivering powerful strikes to prey like shellfish and crabs using the base of its round, developed raptorial appendages. While its strength draws attention, its body color is a pale pink, possessing a beauty reminiscent of cherry blossom petals.
Furthermore, the area around the tanks will be decorated with cherry blossoms, creating a space where visitors can feel the atmosphere of hanami (cherry blossom viewing). Please enjoy a hanami mood unique to an aquarium while observing creatures as beautiful as cherry blossoms inside the tanks.
About 'Umi no Hana Dayori ~Ohanami Ten~'
Exhibition Period: Saturday, March 28, 2026 – Sunday, April 12, 2026
Location: Main Building 1st Floor, Setouchi Zone, Space in front of the 'Fertile Sea' view
Content: Exhibition of two species of creatures reminiscent of cherry blossoms in one tank (90cm wide)
Exhibited Species: Sakuradai (Cherry bass), Hanashako (Peacock mantis shrimp)