🎄 2025-11-28　 Christmas in Sendai begins – Uminomori Christmas begins!

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2025年(ねん)11月(がつ)28日(にち)。
November 28, 2025.

今日(きょう)は、仙台(せんだい)うみの杜(もり)水族館(すいぞくかん)が、クリスマスに変(か)わる日(ひ)です。
Today is the day that Sendai Uminomori Aquarium transforms into Christmas.

突然(とつぜん)ですが、海(うみ)の中(なか)のクリスマスは想像(そうぞう)しただけで楽(たの)しくなりませんか？
This may seem sudden, but doesn’t just imagining Christmas in the ocean make you happy?

暗闇(くらやみ)の水槽(すいそう)で、光(ひか)る魚(さかな)とサンタクロースが同時(どうじ)に泳(およ)ぎ出(だ)す。
Glowing fish and Santa Claus swim out at the same time in a darkened aquarium.

ここの海(うみ)の生(い)き物(もの)たちはサンタさんからごはんのプレゼントがあります。
The sea creatures here receive food presents from Santa.

みんなお友達(ともだち)です。
They’re all friends.

この期間中(きかんちゅう)「UMINOMORI CHRISTMAS」では、イルカとサンタが一緒(いっしょ)に水中(すいちゅう)パフォーマンスを披露(ひろう)し、クリスマスの雰囲気(ふんいき)を盛(も)り上(あ)げてくれます。
During this period, dolphins and Santa will perform an underwater performance together in “UMINOMORI CHRISTMAS,” livening up the Christmas atmosphere.

音楽(おんがく)に合(あ)わせライトアップされたスタジアムは、イルカたちのジャンプで、クリスマスにぴったりの特別(とくべつ)な“海(うみ)の夜空(よぞら)”に変(か)わります。
The stadium, lit up in time with music, will be transformed into a special “ocean night sky” perfect for Christmas as the dolphins jump.

銀河(ぎんが)の中(なか)を泳(およ)いでいるような体験(たいけん)は、この時期(じき)だけの見(み)ものです。
The experience of swimming through the galaxy is a sight you can only see at this time of year.

スマホを構(かま)える前(まえ)に、まず“自分(じぶん)の目(め)で”楽(たの)しんで欲(ほ)しいと思(おも)います。
Before you pick up your smartphone, we hope you’ll enjoy it with your own eyes.

さらに、子どもたちには秘密(ひみつ)ミッション。
There’s also a secret mission for children.

専用(せんよう)の機械(きかい)で、缶(かん)バッジ作(づく)りが体験(たいけん)できます。
You can try making your own metal badges using a special machine.

大人(おとな)も子供(こども)も、家族(かぞく)揃(そろ)って大(おお)はしゃぎ。
The whole family, adults and children alike, had a blast.

ここで伝(つた)えたいメッセージはひとつだけ。
There’s just one message I want to convey here.

この季節(きせつ)、“水族館(すいぞくかん)で過(す)ごすクリスマス”が体験(たいけん)できるのは、今(いま)だけです。
Now is the only time of the year you can experience “Christmas at the aquarium.”

ぜひ一度(いちど)足(あし)を運(はこ)んでみてください。
Please come and visit us at least once.

ちなみに今朝(けさ)の僕(ぼく)の朝食(ちょうしょく)は、いつも通(どお)り。
By the way, my breakfast this morning was the same as usual.

でも、気持(きも)ちは既(すで)に水族館(すいぞくかん)で過(す)ごすクリスマスモードです。
But I’m already in the mood for Christmas at the aquarium.

🎄 Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium: “UMINOMORI CHRISTMAS” Event Information

📅 Event Overview

Item	Details
Event Name	UMINOMORI CHRISTMAS
Venue	Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium
Dates	Friday, November 28 – Thursday, December 25, 2025
Theme	A heartwarming Christmas celebrated together with sea creatures

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🐬 Highlights

Below are the special performances and exhibits mentioned in the article, including the popular dolphin-and-Santa collaboration.

1. Christmas Edition of “STADIUM LIVE” Performance

This holiday version features dolphins, sea lions, and birds in a festive show.

• Location: 2nd Floor – Umino-Mori Stadium
• Highlights:
  • The sea lion’s annual handbell performance
  • Trainers dressed as Santa performing together with dolphins
  • Dolphins adding fun “chorus” responses throughout the show
• Showtimes:
  • Weekdays: 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00
  • Weekends, holidays, and Dec 22–25: 11:00 / 12:30 / 14:00 / 15:30

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2. Special Christmas Aquarium “LOVE”

• Concept: Pairs of symbiotic marine animals are displayed to express the warmth of Christmas.
• Examples: Clownfish (Snowflake Black Ocellaris), gobies that live with partner shrimp, pistol shrimp, and more.
• Decorations: Christmas trees are set up on both sides of the tanks, making them perfect photo spots.
• Location: 2nd Floor — the corridor from the main large tank toward the jellyfish healing area, plus various places throughout the aquarium.

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3. Hands-on Programs & More

• Christmas Craft Program: “Ornament Making”
  (This corresponds to the “button badge making” mentioned in the article.)
  • Dates: Weekends and holidays from Nov 29 (Sat) to Dec 21 (Sun), and daily from Dec 22 (Mon) to Dec 25 (Thu)
  • Time: 11:00–15:00
  • Fee: 500 yen (tax included)
• Otaria Friendly Time – Christmas Version:
  Features special holiday-themed demonstrations, plus a chance to touch the otaria’s back and take photos.
• Penguin Parade:
  Penguins from colder climates appear in the outdoor area and parade during the winter season.

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🌙 Special Evening Hours: “UMINOMORI CHRISTMAS NIGHT AQUARIUM”

A limited nighttime opening is scheduled for the Christmas season.

• Dates:
  • Dec 20, 2025 (Sat): Open to all visitors + annual pass holders
  • Dec 21, 2025 (Sun): Annual pass holders only
• Hours:
  • Doors open at 17:30
  • Last admission at 19:00
  • Close at 20:00

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