Otaru Aquarium, a very popular spot in Otaru City, Hokkaido, celebrated its 50th anniversary this year. The aquarium is famous for its unusual shows, but did you know that it also offers a unique lineup of original goods?

I'd love to see the Otaru Aquarium's series of goods made into merchandise on a regular basis because they're not bred by the aquarium, but they're there on their own.

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The explanation of "I'm here without permission" attached to the original minitowel of the Great Grey Gull and the petrel. Explanatory note of "I'm here on my own. The animals, which are not kept in captivity but often enter the premises, have unexpectedly been commercialized and joined the aquarium's souvenir corner.

Comments on social networking sites included "You are not a member here, are you? The people who actually visited the aquarium commented, "Yes, they really look like they own the place.

The birth of the "I'm here on my own" series was triggered by a comment from a staff member

We asked Mr. Murakami, a staff member of Otaru Aquarium, for more details about the birth of the "I'm here without permission" series. The idea was born during a meeting to come up with a new design for goods. The idea was born during a meeting to come up with a new design for the goods. This led to the decision to create the goods. Since these are not captive bred animals, the package has a warning sticker on it to avoid any misunderstanding.

Original mini-towel "Umineko" (It exists on its own)

The accompanying text, "We do not breed these animals, but they are here on their own," is indescribably cute, and has become such a popular product that it is sometimes out of stock.

Original miniature towel Sparrow (I'm here without permission)

Original mini-towel: Great grey gulls (self-explanatory)

Original Mini Towel - Spoon-billed Gull (self-explanatory)

Since both "crows" and "hazel crows" come to the premises, the staff made the goods with "hazel crows" after carefully studying which one comes more often. We feel the quintessential attention to detail for the animals that are there on their own.

You can meet birds in the area inside Otaru Aquarium, "Marine Animals Park"!

You can meet the birds that appear in the "Willy-nilly" series at the Kaijyu Park, located down the hill from the main aquarium building. Sea lions, penguins, seals, walruses, and other marine animals live freely in a pool that makes use of the natural sea, and wild birds that live outside the aquarium also come by to play. The wild birds that live outside of the aquarium also come by to play. During showtime, the wild birds sometimes take away the food, allowing visitors to enjoy a scene that is as close to nature as possible.

After enjoying the show, be sure to check out the goods at the souvenir store!

*Goods are also available at the online store "Penta's Souvenir Shop.

Otaru Aquarium

Location: 3-303, Shukuzu, Otaru-shi, Otaru
Operating hours: Saturday, March 16, 2024 - Monday, October 14, 2024 9:00 - 17:00
Fees: 16 years old and up: 1,800 yen / 6-15 years old: 700 yen / 3 years old and up: 350 yen (regular season)

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