Festivals & local events

Cutlassfish Day Talk with "Sakana no Onii-san" Kawachan & Sea Lion Performance (Sunshine Aquarium)

Japanese title: 11月11日はタチウオの日制定記念さかなのおにいさんかわちゃんのタチウオトーク＆アシカパフォーマンス（サンシャイン水族館）

Sunshine Aquarium, Marine Garden performance stage (outdoor area) (Higashi-ikebukuro Sta.)

On Nov 7 (Sat) and Nov 11 (Wed), 10:30–11:15, fish presenter Kawachan and keepers talk about cutlassfish, with a cutlassfish quiz for kids, ending with a dance together with Kawachan and the sea lions. The commemorative event runs Oct 9–Nov 15 with coloring displays and a cutlassfish exhibit.

Dates: Nov 7 (Sat) – Nov 11 (Wed)
Time: 10:30–11:15
Price: Aquarium admission required (see official site for fees)
Kids: Family-friendly, ages 0+
Venue: Sunshine Aquarium, Marine Garden performance stage (outdoor area)
Nearest station: Higashi-ikebukuro Sta.
Venue (JA): サンシャイン水族館屋外エリアマリンガーデンパフォーマンスステージ

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Distance from major stations

From Higashi-ikebukuro: right there
From Ikebukuro: 0.8 km, about 12 min on foot
From Zoshigaya: 1.1 km, about 17 min on foot
From Kita-Ikebukuro: 1.4 km, about 22 min on foot

Distances are straight-line; times are rough estimates.

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Checked against the official page on October 20, 2026. Titles and descriptions are our own translations.

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