Moru, a seal, "missed his food so much he was rough around the edges."

The star of the show. Moru-chan, a sesame seal.

This aquarium is the "Muroran Minpo Minna no Aquarium (Muroran Municipal Aquarium)" in Muroran City, Hokkaido. Moru-chan, born in March 2019, is a seal that can live for 30 to 40 years and is still in the prime of his playful life. She is still in her playful mood, and her appearance has earned her many comments such as, "Too cute! I can't stop the urge to feed him." "I just want to watch videos like this all the time," were among the many comments. According to Mr. Takayama, the staff member who posted the video,

Staff member Ms. Takayama, aka "the sister of fishes," for her comments.

She said that Moru-chan "does this movement quite often," so you are lucky if you can see her during feeding time! Let's be healed by this "pat-pat-pat-pat".

Also "Satsuki-chan of Kerorin Tub" who buzzed on SNS in 2023.

Cute "Satsuki-chan" holding a keroline bucket

The nine seals at the aquarium are a group of professionals who all have one trick up their sleeve. Last year, Satsuki-chan suddenly came into the limelight with her cute appearance holding the keroline bucket. Hogo-chan" slides around in the pool that has not yet been filled with water in the early morning, "Kaoru-san" plays the belly drum on land, and the males beat the acrylics in the tank in unceasing succession.

Satsuki-chan, a keroline bucket, was the subject of a national news story.

Muroran Minpo Minna no Aquarium", the oldest heartwarming aquarium in Hokkaido

Originally named "Muroran Municipal Aquarium", it will be named "Muroran Minpo Minnano Aquarium" with naming rights from 2023.

Muroran Minpo Minnano Aquarium" with such adorable seals was established in 1953 and is the oldest aquarium in Hokkaido. The building, which still retains its original appearance from the time of its opening, is still in use, and the old-fashioned exhibition method, called "car window-type exhibition," is now a precious asset.

The sight of Humboldt penguins waddling along is also popular.

The "delicious level," in which staff members share their impressions of actual food, has been picked up by the media and has become famous.

The staff's comments about the "delicious level" of the food have become well-known and have been picked up by the media. It's a feast."

In addition to fish, visitors can see seals, penguins, sea lions, and other marine animals, and there is also a mini amusement park with a bean train, merry-go-round, and Ferris wheel, which is well received by small children. Many visitors come from Hakodate and Sapporo.

Mini amusement park" for parents and children

The 2024 opening is scheduled for Friday, April 26!

Even the talented seals are taking a break!

I would like to go see them right away, but the Muroran Aquarium is currently closed for the winter. The aquarium will open next season on Friday, April 26, 2024, so we recommend it as a GW destination! Let's go see the cute little Moru-chan!

We're all waiting for you!