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Tsuruoka City Kamo Aquarium

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Japanese name: 鶴岡市立加茂水族館

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Tsuruoka City Kamo Aquarium
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WHAT TO DOTsuruoka City Kamo Aquarium

The aquarium with the largest number of jellyfish species on display in the world. It is known for the story of how it recovered through its rearing techniques.

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Overview

The aquarium with the largest number of jellyfish species on display in the world. It is known for the story of how it recovered through its rearing techniques.

Key facts

Field：Marine life, rearing techniques

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Information checked on: 2026-09-03

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