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You can see a large group of Marimo at Lake Akan! But what are "Marimo"? [Dropkick on My Devil x Mame Anime Collaboration (11)]
There are only two episodes left of the popular collaboration between "Dropkick on My Devil x Mame Anime (Hokkaido Edition)" and Domingo! The theme of the 11th episode is "Marimo".
As shown in the video, it is well known that Marimo grow in Hokkaido. But what exactly are Marimo?
Marimo is a type of green algae that lives in water and belongs to the family Spirochetidae. It is classified as endangered, Class 1, which means it is at the highest risk of extinction.
They have been found not only in Hokkaido, but also in lakes and ponds in Honshu. However, Lake Akan is the only place where you can find large, spherical marimo growing in colonies! Lake Akan is the only place in Japan that has all the environmental factors necessary for marimo to grow.
Photo courtesy of NPO Akan Tourism Association and Urban Development Promotion Organization
The Marimo Exhibition and Observation Center on Churui Island is a facility where you can learn more about the ecology of Marimo. You can get there by sightseeing boat or high-speed boat.
Inside the facility, there is a large aquarium that recreates the bottom of Lake Akan, where you can take your time to observe the natural marimo. As mentioned in the anime, sometimes you can come across marimo that are surprisingly large.
Photo courtesy of NPO Akan Tourism Association and Urban Development Promotion Organization
Marimo were designated as a national natural monument in 1921 (Taisho 10), and as a special national natural monument in 1952 (Showa 27). The more you look at them, the more mysterious their ecology becomes. Come and see for yourself at the Marimo Exhibition and Observation Center. It's sure to be a valuable experience!
<Interview cooperation> NPO Akan Tourism Association Urban Development Promotion Organization Address: 2-6-20 Akanko Onsen, Akancho, Kushiro, Hokkaido Contact: 0154-67-3200 Official website: https://ja.kushiro-lakeakan.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lakeakann Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akan_tourism_association/
Kushiro City Board of Education Marimo Research Lab Address: 1-1-1 Akanko Onsen, Akancho, Kushiro, Hokkaido Contact: 0154-67-4660 Official website: https://www.city.kushiro.lg.jp/kyouiku/shougaigakushuu/bunkazai/1010.html
Previous "Dropkick on My Devil X Mame Anime (Hokkaido Edition)"
Episode 1: Giant Ban'ei Horse Racing! The appeal of the powerful "Ban'ei Horse Racing" Episode 2: One of the three most beautiful sunsets in the world! The sunset at Nusamai Bridge in Kushiro Episode 3: What is there in a lavender field? What else can you enjoy besides the beautiful scenery? Episode 4: What is the Clock Tower, Sapporo's number one tourist spot? Episode 5: What is Eniwa City like, the "city of flowers, reading, and raising children"? Episode 6: Obihiro's pork bowl so delicious you can't stop having seconds! Episode 7: Kushiro's Origin of Robatayaki: A Cuisine Born from Fresh Seafood Episode 8: Furano is famous for its wine. Take a trip around the wineries! Episode 9: Japan's New Top Three Night Views: 5 Popular Night View Spots in Sapporo! Episode 10: Be happy when you visit! What is "Happiness Station" like, still popular even after the line is closed? Episode 11: You can see large colonies of Marimo at Lake Akan! But what are Marimo? Episode 12: Children and adults alike can dance happily together at the Hokkai Heso Festival in Furano
What is "Dropkick on My Devil X Mame Anime (Hokkaido Edition)"?
Prior to the main broadcast in July, Hokkaido Cultural Broadcasting will be broadcasting "Mame Anime (Hokkaido Edition)" from April 6th! In the video, Jashin-chan and her friends visit various places in Hokkaido, and Hatsune Miku, who is knowledgeable about Hokkaido, appears. This video is in collaboration with Domingo (Crypton Future Media), a media that introduces the charms of Hokkaido, and viewers can learn more about the charms of the municipalities introduced in the video.
Broadcasting station: Hokkaido Cultural Broadcasting (UHB) Date and time: Broadcast every week from 26:10 on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 *The first broadcast will be delayed by 10 minutes
Click here for the official website of "Dropkick X"
