Osaka aquarium lures foreign tourists with unique exhibits

Proximity to Universal Studios Japan, Expo venue adds to Kaiyukan's appeal

Kaiyukan Top 2025-03

A whale shark swims in Kaiyukan's deep Pacific Ocean exhibit. (Kaiyukan)

ARISA MIZUKAMI

OSAKA -- Kaiyukan, an aquarium in Osaka, aims to attract more visitors from abroad as it marks its 35th anniversary in July. Aquarium officials have high hopes the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, which opens in April, will also bring in overseas tourists.

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