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Okinawa Zoo

by Michael Flemming

Okinawa

Every zoo in Japan is unique is some way. Okinawa Zoo and Museum is no different as it is the southernmost zoo in all of Japan and the only zoo in the prefecture.

Harry Hedgehog Cafe

The latest animal-themed cafe in Tokyo

by Tinka Weener

Tokyo

If you want something different than your average cat, owl, bunny or goat-themed cafe you are in luck. HARRY the hedgehog cafe is the latest addition to Tokyo's animal-themed cafe's.

Maruyama Zoo

Sapporo's park within a park

by RS Reynolds

Hokkaido

Maruyama Zoo in Maruyama Park in Sapporo, Hokkaido

Sunshine Aquarium

An underwater adventure in Ikebukuro

by John Carter

Tokyo

Located in the Sunshine Centre in Ikebukuro, this smaller aquarium offers an interesting day out. Be in awe as you are transported to a dimly lit room, illuminated only by tanks full of strange sea creatures makes it seem like you’ve entered another planet.

Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise

Great aquarium and sea life encounters

by Adeline Ong

Kanagawa

Enjoying the aquarium and sea life at Hakkeijima Sea Paradise

Edogawa City Natural Zoo

A rare free admission animal experience in Tokyo

by Karin Wu

Tokyo

Whether for educational purposes, a date, or a family gathering, Edogawa City Natural Zoo offers a ton of fun for free!

Toba Aquarium

Largest collection of species of any aquarium in Japan

by Cathy Cawood

Mie

Toba Aquarium is the only place you can see dugong in Japan. It has the greatest number of different species of any aquarium in Japan.

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

A dazzling exploration of Okinawa's marine life

by Peter Sidell

Okinawa

One of Japan's finest aquariums, Churaumi boasts a wide-ranging collection of sea creatures from the waters around Okinawa, including three majestic whale sharks