Minami Chita Beachland & Minami Chita Toy Kingdom (Okuda, Minamichita Town, Chita District, Aichi Prefecture; Director: Mamoru Ishido) will host an event from Friday, July 17 to Friday, July 31, 2026, to raise awareness about marine environmental issues in conjunction with Ocean Day on Monday, July 20 (a national holiday).

Throughout the event period, themed 'Aquarium × Environmental Issues,' visitors will learn about marine environmental challenges through quiz-style informational panels. On Ocean Day itself, special activities include guided tours by aquarium keepers and the distribution of limited-edition commemorative badges. The event is designed to help visitors understand the challenges facing marine life and make ocean conservation feel more personal and immediate.

1. 'Learning About Environmental Issues at the Aquarium': Save the Ocean – SOS from Marine Life

Special exhibition panels will be installed to clearly explain global marine environmental issues. Designed in a quiz format suitable for children and adults alike, the exhibit encourages active, enjoyable learning, making it ideal for family education. In addition to displaying actual marine debris collected from Okuda Beach adjacent to the facility, the event will showcase beautiful 'upcycled art pieces' made from sea glass recovered from the coastline. Visitors will gain a tangible sense of 'what we can do now' to protect the ocean and the lives of marine creatures.

Event Period: July 17 (Fri) – July 31 (Fri), 2026

Fee: Free (admission to the park is charged separately)

Location: Inside the Marine Pavilion

2. Special Ocean Day Program: Keeper-Led Environmental Guided Tour

On Ocean Day, Monday, July 20, 2026, aquarium keepers will conduct a special 10-minute guided tour at 11:30 AM. The session will explain the current state of marine and plastic pollution and its severe impact on marine life, using real examples and insights into the animals housed at the aquarium. This direct connection between daily human activities and marine life will help visitors view ocean conservation as a personal responsibility.

Date: July 20, 2026 (Mon, Holiday) 11:30 AM – (approx. 10 minutes)

Fee: Free (admission to the park is charged separately)

Location: Inside the Marine Pavilion

3. Limited Distribution: Ocean Day Commemorative Badge Giveaway

A limited-edition turtle-themed badge will be distributed to visitors who register as friends on the park’s official LINE account.

Date: July 20, 2026 (Mon, Holiday)

Fee: Free (limited to the first 100 visitors)

Location: In front of the Dolphin Fountain (indoor location: in front of Whale Shop in case of rain)

≪About Ocean Day≫

Ocean Day is a national holiday in Japan established to express gratitude for the blessings of the sea and to pray for the prosperity of Japan as a maritime nation. Surrounded by ocean on all sides, Japan celebrates this day on the third Monday of July.

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[Beachland Summer Event Page] https://beachland.jp/event/9809/

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