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“Sacura Fest” at Motomachi Aquarium March 20th to April 30th!!
The Hiroshima Momomachi Aquarium at Pacela will start its first springtime event in late March: the Sacura Fest (no, that’s not a typo). From March 20th to April 30th, there will be a tank in the Forest area of the aquarium featuring the cherry anthias (scientific name Sacura margeritacea), which has a pattern on its sides reminiscent of fallen cherry blossom petals. In addition, there will also be a “Sakuranishi” cross-bred goldfish on display in the gilded Zipangu room, a limited-time sakura-themed projection in the welcome room (starts March 14th), and an in-house vermillion stamped card featuring the cherry anthias for sale by the ticket counter (until May 31st, 300 yen). Since April 30th officially makes six months since the Motomachi Aquarium’s grand opening, the facility is doing quite a lot to commemmorate its half birthday. Be a part of the celebration by dropping by Pacela right before, during, or just after sakura season!