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See Marimo Colonies at Lake Akan! But What Exactly Are These Mysterious Moss Balls? [Dropkick on My Devil! X Mame Anime Collab (11)]
Our popular collaboration企画 with "Dropkick on My Devil! X Mame Anime (Hokkaido Arc)" and Domingo is down to its last two episodes! The theme for the 11th installment is "Marimo."
As mentioned in the video, it's well-known that marimo grow in Hokkaido. But what exactly are they?
Marimo is a type of green algae that lives in water and belongs to the Pithophoraceae family. It is classified as Critically Endangered, meaning it faces the highest risk of extinction.
They have been found in lakes on Japan's main island of Honshu as well, but Lake Akan is the only place where large, spherical marimo grow in colonies! In fact, Lake Akan is the only place in Japan that possesses all the environmental factors necessary for marimo to thrive.
Photo courtesy of: NPO Akan Tourism Association & Community Development Promotion Organization
The Marimo Exhibition and Observation Center on Chuurui Island is a facility where you can learn about the detailed ecology of marimo. You can visit it by taking a sightseeing boat or a high-speed boat.
Inside the facility, there is a large tank that reproduces the bottom of Lake Akan, allowing you to observe natural marimo up close. As mentioned in the anime, you might even encounter some surprisingly large marimo.
Photo courtesy of: NPO Akan Tourism Association & Community Development Promotion Organization
Designated as a Natural Monument of Japan in 1921 and a Special Natural Monument in 1952, the marimo is a truly fascinating organism. Be sure to visit the Marimo Exhibition and Observation Center to see their mysterious ecology for yourself. It's sure to be a precious experience!
NPO Akan Tourism Association & Community Development Promotion Organization
Location: 2-6-20 Akankoonsen, Akan-cho, 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 Office
Location: 1-1-1 Akankoonsen, Akan-cho, Kushiro, Hokkaido
Contact: 0154-67-4660
Official Website: https://www.city.kushiro.lg.jp/kyouiku/shougaigakushuu/bunkazai/1010.html
Previous installments of "Dropkick on My Devil! X Mame Anime (Hokkaido Arc)"
Episode 1: Giant Banba Horses in a Race! The Thrill of "Ban'ei Horse Racing"
Episode 2: One of the World's Top Three Sunsets! The Sunset from Kushiro's Nusamai Bridge
Episode 3: What's in a Lavender Field? More Than Just a Beautiful View!
Episode 4: What's Sapporo's Top Tourist Spot, the Clock Tower, Really Like?
Episode 5: What is Eniwa, the "City of Flowers, Reading, and Child-Rearing," Like?
Episode 6: Obihiro's Butadon: So Good You Can't Stop at One Bowl!
Episode 7: Kushiro's "Robatayaki," Born from the Freshest Seafood
Episode 8: Furano, a Famous Wine Region - A Winery Tour!
Episode 9: Japan's New Top 3 Night Views: 5 Popular Spots in Sapporo!
Episode 10: A Visit Brings Happiness!? What is the Popular "Kofuku Station" Like After its Closure?
Episode 11: See Marimo Colonies at Lake Akan! But What Exactly Are These Mysterious Moss Balls?
Episode 12: Kids and Adults, Let's Dance! Furano's "Hokkai Heso Matsuri" (Belly Button Festival)
What is "Dropkick on My Devil! X Mame Anime (Hokkaido Arc)"?
Ahead of the main series broadcast in July, the "Mame Anime (Hokkaido Arc)" began airing on Hokkaido Cultural Broadcasting on April 6! The shorts feature Jashin-chan and her friends visiting various places in Hokkaido, along with Hatsune Miku, who knows all about the region. This series is a collaboration with "Domingo" (Crypton Future Media), a media outlet that introduces the charms of Hokkaido, allowing viewers to learn even more about the municipalities featured in the videos.
Broadcaster: Hokkaido Cultural Broadcasting (UHB)
Date & Time: Every week from Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at 26:10
*The first broadcast was delayed by 10 minutes.
The official website for "Dropkick on My Devil! X" is here.
