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The Last Art Aquarium
Art Aquarium, I’m going to miss you! <sob!>
Yes, this is the last year they’re going to produce this eye-popping cross between goldfish and SFX, and they’re making up for the last few lackluster seasons by putting on the equivalent of a fireworks grand finale!
Even though they’re once again recycling the fish-filled art pieces from the past few years…
…they’re freshened everything up with new colors and arrangements…
…so it feels way more festive
And they added one installation that put a crink in my neck, because I stared up at it for so long: Goldfish Ceiling!
Each panel of this coffered ceiling showcased a different exotic breed of fish…
…and the mirrored design multiplied each fish, so it looked like there were schools of them languidly waving their fins overhead
Other unusual varieties are displayed like fine jewels in refreshed settings…
…and a few pieces I hadn’t seen before added sparkle…
…and entertaining fun-house illusions
Old favorites are lit in theatrical new ways…
…with different fish inside than before
As always, it’s hard to decide which ever-changing color combo is my favorite…
…but if you go, you won’t have to choose, because you can just stand there as long as you like, mesmerized by the glow
The final installation is a live goldfish “kimono”
And for those who only post weird art to their Instas, they’ve got your six with this neon goldfish bathtub WAT
Dates: August 6 – September 23 (2019)
Hours: 11:00 – 22:30
Admission: Adults: ¥1000, Children: ¥600*
You can buy tickets online or get them at the door – sometimes there’s a line (especially in the last few days before it closes) but usually you can just buy a ticket at the reception desk and walk right in.
* There are a few nights when admission is higher because of the entertainment. Check the “Night Aquarium” special events calendar for details
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Oh, this is awesome! I wish I could have seen this!
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I wish you could see it too! It’s one of those things that photos can’t quite capture. I hope you have a chance to go to Tokyo someday and walk around yourself, but until then, I’ll do my best to bring it to you on a silver platter ^_^
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And a wonderful silver platter it is! Thank you for sharing!
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Thanks Jonelle have bookmarked this one for our next trip to Japan looks wonderful. Hope you are well 🙂
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Waaah, sadly, this will be the last Art Aquarium, according to the statement posted at the entrance this year ( ; _ ; ) My only consolation is that the reason given was that the creator wants to work on other projects, which I’m hoping might be even better than this one…
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Waaah wahhh ( ; _ ; ) damn. Although Im sure other luminous things will pop up in its place
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They will! And I’ll try to stay on top of them, because I want to see all the sparkly things too ^^;;
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Aw, man. More stuff to miss, but I do take comfort that others will be missing this, too. Your pictures are world-class, as always.
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I swear I can see the fish swimming around even though these are stills!
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Dang, I actually have some video, but did I put it up? Oops, forgot (><;;) So glad that the pix still gave you the general idea!
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And HA, I used to not be able to go into the Kinokuniya book store in SF’s Japantown for a month after I came back from Tokyo, because I’d see magazines reporting on stuff that was GOING ON WITHOUT ME (ha!) Fortunately, you live in a place that is equally (if not more) filled with awesome delights, so I hope any pain is fleeting
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Nicely said, my friend.
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