Expansion of Aquarium Operations, Talent Development and Profitability Improvement by a New Company Specializing in the Aquarium Business

「As a result, revenue from the aquarium operations business for the current interim consolidated accounting period was ¥929 million, up 35.0% year on year, partly due to the opening of Hiroshima Aquarium and other factors.」

「During the cumulative consolidated period of the third quarter, the company opened Smart Aquarium Shizuoka as a new business in April inside Matsuzakaya Shizuoka in Shizuoka Prefecture. The facility displays approximately 100 species of organisms in 44 small-scale tanks and is based on the concept of a stylish aquarium that fits into everyday life.」

「In the aquarium operations business, we are developing comprehensive management services for aquarium operations, centered on the management and operation of Shikoku Aquarium in Kagawa Prefecture and atoa in Hyogo Prefecture, including aquarium-tank design and production, acquisition of marine life, and exhibit production.」

「As part of its future business development, the company opened atoa, an aquarium based on the concept of a theater-style aquarium, on 29 October 2021 inside Kobe Port Museum, a cultural facility in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture.」

「As part of future business development, on 29 October 2021 we will open atoa, an aquarium based on the concept of a theatrical aquarium, inside Kobe Port Museum, a cultural facility in Shinkocho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture.」

「Against this backdrop, to expand the business, the company established an opening preparation office for an aquarium based on the concept of a theater-style aquarium inside Kobe Port Museum, a cultural facility scheduled to open in autumn 2021 in the western district of the Kobe Shinko Pier area. The office is planning and producing modular tanks, procuring aquatic life and undertaking other work to ensure smooth preparations for the opening.」

「For the operation of Shikoku Aquarium, the company's consolidated subsidiary 株式会社アクアメント and the project company 株式会社四国水族館開発 have entered into an aquarium operating services agreement under a management contract arrangement.」

「In the aquarium operations business, the company is focusing on opening support services for Kobe Shinko Aquarium, scheduled to open in autumn 2021, and working to establish aquarium operating and management methods.」

「Shikoku Aquarium was scheduled to open on 20 March 2020, but its opening was postponed due to the spread of COVID-19. Following the lifting of the government's state of emergency, it opened to the public on 1 June and is operating with infection-control measures, including restrictions on visitor numbers and access to certain exhibition areas.」

「The company also entered into an operating services agreement for Shikoku Aquarium, scheduled to open in spring 2020, and is working to expand its aquarium operations. During the development preparation stage, it is supporting the various operations of 株式会社四国水族館開発, the project company, by drawing on its aquarium operating experience and working toward the smooth opening of one of the largest aquariums in Shikoku.」

「The company also entered into an operating services agreement and other agreements for Shikoku Aquarium, scheduled to open in spring 2020, and is working to expand its aquarium operations. During the development preparation stage, it is supporting the various operations of 株式会社四国水族館開発, the project company, by drawing on its aquarium operating experience and working toward the smooth opening of one of the largest aquariums in Shikoku.」

「The company also entered into an operating services agreement and other agreements for Shikoku Aquarium, scheduled to open in spring 2020, and is working to expand its aquarium operations. During the opening preparation stage, it is supporting the various operations of 株式会社四国水族館開発, the project company, by applying its aquarium operating expertise, while working toward the opening of one of the largest aquariums in Shikoku.」

「The designated management business operates and manages Kobe City Suma Aqualife Park.」

「On 3 April 2017, the company established 株式会社アクアメント, a new company specializing in the aquarium business that became a consolidated subsidiary.」

「In April, the company established 株式会社アクアメント, a new company specializing in the aquarium business, to expand its aquarium facility operations, promote staff development and improve profitability.」