Japanimals

One of our favorite things about Osaka was the kaiyukan (aquarium).  There were penguins there, so you know we had to go.

We got there just in time to see them being fed!

Unlike American or European aquariums that we have visited, there was some pretty strange signage to let the gaijin know how to behave.

I am guessing this one is warning us not to ride the fish.  In addition to strange signage there were strange and never-before seen fish.

I dare you to try to ride that fish.  He was pretty huge.  Also this one.

You are also not allowed to hold crabs above your head.  Or maybe you are.  I can't really tell from the sign.

Really, though, they had an amazing collection of jellies.

Just as we were leaving we spotted an entire floor called the kawaii (cute) collection.  We had to see this.

It was mostly miniature and baby sea life. Like these adorable jellies.

You can just make them out under that adorable face I am making.

Also, they had a large touch pool with sharks and rays.

Although I am not sure I would consider sharks and rays kawaii.