Hiroshima Motomachi Aquarium (Director: Fumihiro Sato, Location: 7F Paseo, 6-78 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City) will hold its first event to support elementary school students' free research, titled "Hints for Free Research!? Discover the Wonders of Living Creatures!" starting July 21, 2026 (Tue).

In this event, aquarists will clearly introduce the "charm" and "mysteries" of living creatures, as well as topics related to the sea, using videos, quizzes, specimens, and more. It is a participatory program where children can learn while looking, touching, and having fun with the aquarists.

It is the perfect event for children struggling to find a theme for their free research, as it allows them to deepen their interest by exploring questions like "Why does this creature have this shape?" or "What kind of life does it lead?" while learning about the forms and characteristics of creatures that are usually difficult to know, and guiding them to find answers.

Furthermore, the themes and aquarists in charge will change daily, so you can encounter new learning experiences each time with the excitement of "What discoveries will there be today?" and from the different perspectives and points of interest of each aquarist. The appeal of this event is that you can enjoy different content every time you participate.

This event is also open to parents and children, so please come to Hiroshima Motomachi Aquarium with your family to find a theme for your child's free research.

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Event Outline

Event Name: Free Research Support Project "Hints for Free Research!? Discover the Wonders of Living Creatures!"

Period: July 21, 2026 (Tue) - August 31, 2026 (Mon) *Weekdays only

Location: Forest (Four Seasons Scene) within the aquarium

Time: 14:15 onwards

Participation Fee: Free (*Separate admission fee required.)

Target Audience: Elementary school students (parents/guardians may accompany)

Hiroshima Motomachi Aquarium Facility Overview

This is an experiential aquarium that exhibits approximately 200 species and 3,000 creatures, with the concept of a "Museum of Water and Life" that opened on October 31, 2025, located on the 7th floor of Credo Motomachi/Paseo in the central part of Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture. It is composed of 8 areas, and provides surprise and excitement to visitors through stage-like spatial production using scent, sound, light, and video.

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