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A Seal Wants to Play Outside → Gets Stuck in the Cutest Way Possible
Check out this unbelievably adorable video of a "seal who just has to push the door." The post comes from Azarashi Sea Paradise (@aguhiyori) in Monbetsu, Hokkaido.
どうしても扉を押したい日和ちゃん😅
— アザラシシーパラダイス【公式】 (@aguhiyori) October 3, 2022
ついには挟まって、何とも言えない顔になってしまいました!!🤣笑
それはどういう感情なの…?笑 pic.twitter.com/jpiyf1gZ0T
The star of the video is a spotted seal named Hiyori-chan. Wanting to play outside, she squeezes her chubby body against the door with all her might. Eventually, her face gets squished vertically... and she gets stuck in the gate. This adorable Hiyori-chan is a talented performer and everyone's favorite idol.

She's also been shown performing other special tricks like the "High-speed Woodpecker," "Ring-through," and "The Hug."
昨日ほんの少しですがフジテレビのスピードスターGPという番組に日和のこの高速きつつき(笑)が紹介されました(約数十秒ほどでしたが)少しでも全国ネットでご紹介いただいて嬉しかったです😊✨ pic.twitter.com/Onq3YunjC9
— アザラシシーパラダイス【公式】 (@aguhiyori) October 2, 2022
ぷかぷか可愛い日和ちゃん🥰
— アザラシシーパラダイス【公式】 (@aguhiyori) September 18, 2022
サインで指示すればもちろん入りますが、餌の時間ではなく浮きの中にいるのはまぁまあレアかも😲✨ pic.twitter.com/6flMbv8si5
日和、最近ぎゅっ!の後の首の伸び方が勢い良すぎてたまに「ふんっ!!」と言ってます。縮みも凄いけど伸びも💯です🥰変幻自在🤩 pic.twitter.com/kSd6Q4393q
— アザラシシーパラダイス【公式】 (@aguhiyori) October 1, 2022
Hiyori-chan's antics have drawn comments on Twitter like, "Hii-chan is a real beauty," "How did she learn to do this trick? (lol) It's amazing," and "So cute ♡," bringing joy and comfort to her many fans.
Currently, Azarashi Sea Paradise is also home to "Agu-kun," a foodie who loves fish, and "Kyoro-chan," whose big eyes are her charm point.
恥ずかしい~でキュッとコンパクトになるアグ😂
— アザラシシーパラダイス【公式】 (@aguhiyori) October 4, 2022
思わず頭を撫でたくなります✨笑 pic.twitter.com/UuQoyf9o0z
These seals were originally wild seals living in the Sea of Okhotsk. They were rescued by the keepers of this facility after being found injured or weakened. In the adjacent Azarashi Land, there are over 20 other seals that have been rescued, treated, and are now being cared for.
輪っか取りに来て~!と思ったら、首を伸ばすだけで全く動く気がないキョロちゃん😂笑笑 pic.twitter.com/a0sQEuq2w5
— アザラシシーパラダイス【公式】 (@aguhiyori) September 26, 2022
Azarashi Sea Paradise is a unique facility where you can interact directly with the seals, such as giving them signals and feeding them, just like the keepers do. If you're ever in Monbetsu, why not stop by for a heartwarming experience with these charming seals?
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Azarashi Sea Paradise
■Location: 2 Kaiyokoen, Monbetsu-shi
■Contact: Okhotsk Garinko Tower Inc. 0158-24-8000
See details for "Azarashi Sea Paradise" on Domingo
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Okhotsk Tokkari Center Azarashi Land
■Location: 2 Kaiyokoen, Monbetsu-shi
■Contact: Okhotsk Garinko Tower Inc. 0158-24-8000
See details for "Okhotsk Tokkari Center Azarashi Land" on Domingo