Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium (Motobu Town, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture) is holding "Coral Spawning Exhibition 2026" to coincide with coral spawning season. The exhibition offers visitors a chance to experience the mysterious world of coral reproduction through displays, events, and online content.
Coral Spawning Exhibition
| Item | Details |
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| Period | April 25 (Sat) – June 30 (Tue), 2026 |
| Location | Inside Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium |
| Content | Centered on coral spawning displays using the world's only environmentally controlled spawning full-control technology, the exhibition also features limited-period displays of coral larvae and juvenile corals, explanatory panels, and an egg scent experience — all designed to introduce visitors to the mechanisms of coral reproduction. |
| Admission | Aquarium entry fee only |
First-Ever Nighttime Backyard Spawning Observation — "Coral Spawning Watch Night?!"
A joint project with the University of the Ryukyus, this after-hours tour invites participants into aquarium backyard tanks that are normally off-limits to the public.
| Item | Details |
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| Date | June 1 (Mon) and June 2 (Tue), 2026 / 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM |
| Fee | ¥3,500 per person |
| Capacity | 10 participants per day (junior high school students and older) — advance reservations required from May 1 via the dedicated site |
| Content | Researchers and keepers share insights that can only be heard here. Depending on timing, visitors may also witness the breathtaking moment of simultaneous coral spawning. |
Please check the official website for participation requirements and reservation details.
Simultaneous Spawning Live Stream
| Item | Details |
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| Date | One or several days in mid-May to early June / around 10:00 PM |
| Content | A live broadcast will be streamed on the aquarium's official Instagram, timed to coincide with the simultaneous spawning of corals in the "Coral Sea" tank — one of the largest coral reef aquarium tanks in Japan. A commentator will explain the annual, one-of-a-kind ecology of Acropora corals in an engaging way. |
Live streaming may not be possible depending on the condition of the animals.
An advance notice will be posted on the official Instagram Stories before each broadcast.
