The Shikoku Aquarium, opened in 2020 in Utazu Town, Kagawa Prefecture, located at the foot of the Seto Ohashi Bridge—the gateway to Shikoku, features about 400 species based on the theme of "Shikoku Waterscapes." The aquarium not only displays living creatures but also recreates environments connected to the culture of Shikoku and the daily lives of its people inside the tanks.

To commemorate the 5th anniversary of the Shikoku Aquarium, this special exhibition spotlights echinoderms such as sea urchins, starfish, and sea cucumbers, which are characterized by their "pentamerous radial symmetry"—a feature linked to the number five, in line with the anniversary theme. The exhibition introduces the unexpected relationship between echinoderms and the number "5" from the unique perspective of the aquarium's animal care staff.

■ Black Sea Cucumber Curry (Image 3)
On the 2nd floor at Food Court Kitchen Setouchi, a special limited-edition curry inspired by echinoderm sea cucumbers is available. The dish features black curry poured over a bacon potato dog to resemble a sea cucumber, with rice below to evoke the sea floor—an eye-catching and impactful curry you should definitely try.

■ Main Visual Poster Exhibition for the Shikoku Aquarium Special Exhibition (Images 4, 5)
June 1 (Sun), 2025 – July 2 (Wed), 2025
Fourteen main visual posters from previous special exhibitions are on display. Each poster is filled with the concept and appeal of its respective exhibition, with many designs created by the aquarium staff. The venue also showcases all the Gyoshūin (aquarium-styled stamp seals) collected over the years, so please enjoy them together.

Source: PR TIMES

Place：Shikoku Aquarium

Nearby Station：Utazu Station

Transportation：[Public Transportation] About 1 km from JR Utazu Station (approximately 12 minutes on foot) [By Car] About 10 minutes from Sakaide I.C. or Sakaide-kita I.C.

Time：9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (* Last admission is at 17:30)

Price：Adults (High school students and age 16 or above): 2,600 yen; Elementary and junior high school students: 1,400 yen; Children (age 3 or above): 700 yen; Under 3 years old: Free

https://shikoku-aquarium.jp/