JAF Yamagata to Host 'Jellyfish Learning Session' at Tohoku Epson Aquarium Kamotsui

The Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) Yamagata Branch (Branch Chief: Masayasu Suzuki) will host a 'Jellyfish Learning Session' at Tohoku Epson Aquarium Kamotsui (Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture). The event will feature explanations on jellyfish ecology, reproduction, and classification, along with close-up observation of live jellyfish.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about jellyfish—perfect for summer school projects!

Venue: Jellyfish Dream Theater Lecture Room (Jellyfish Learning Session venue)

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Event Overview

Date:

July 25, 2026 (Saturday)

Venue:

Tohoku Epson Aquarium Kamotsui

(657-1 Imizumi-Okubo, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture)

Schedule:

10:00–11:00 Free exploration of the aquarium

11:10–11:40 Jellyfish Learning Session

※ After the session, participants may continue to explore the aquarium at their leisure.

Participation Benefit:

One 10% discount coupon for use at the official shop 'Kurage Akari' (per group)

Capacity:

30 people (minimum of 10 required for the event to proceed)

※ Reservation required

※ Open to JAF members and their families (elementary school students and above)

Participation Fee:

General (high school students and above): 1,850 yen

Elementary and junior high school students: 950 yen

※ Includes admission fee and learning session fee

※ Even holders of annual passes must pay the admission and session fees to participate. Please note.

Application Deadline:

July 20, 2026 (Monday)

※ In case of oversubscription, a lottery will be held, and results will be notified on July 21, 2026 (Tuesday).

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