Taichung Aquarium Partners with Japanese Team Aquament for Immersive Experiences

Taichung Aquarium has partnered with Aquament, a top Japanese aquarium planning team, to enhance its exhibits and operations. The collaboration, formalized through a memorandum of understanding signed on July 1, focuses on display design, spatial performance, and management. This marks Taichung Aquarium's second international partnership in six months, following its collaboration with Kamo Aquarium last year. The aquarium aims to become a benchmark in Asia's aquarium industry through continuous international exchange and strategic planning.

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This is a concrete manifestation of Taichung Aquarium's continuous deepening of international connections and its strategic layout in the Asian market, and it is the best embodiment of the spirit of Taichung city.

Aquament, headquartered in Kobe, is dedicated to creating "next-generation aquariums." Their design philosophy emphasizes breaking down barriers between visitors and exhibits to create immersive experiences. This aligns perfectly with Taichung Aquarium's commitment to immersive visitor engagement. Notable Aquament projects include the Shikoku Aquarium in Kagawa, the Motomachi Aquarium in Hiroshima, and the átoa theater-style aquarium in Kobe.

Chen Mei-hsiu, Director of Taichung's Tourism and Travel Bureau, highlighted the significance of this partnership. She stated that the collaboration with Aquament demonstrates Taichung Aquarium's deepening international connections and its strategic market expansion in Asia, reflecting the city's spirit. Kazuo Okura, President of Aquament, shared his company's core mission of "comprehensive management of next-generation aquariums," encompassing development, tank design, and performance. He expressed hope that the partnership would create new value for both the Taiwanese and Japanese aquarium industries, particularly referencing the success of átoa in breaking traditional display formats with its immersive performances.

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The company has always taken 'comprehensive management of next-generation aquariums' as its core spirit since its establishment, adopting integrated management from development planning to tank design and display performance.

Taichung Aquarium, which opened last year, has been actively pursuing international collaborations. The partnership with Aquament is expected to bring innovative designs and operational strategies, further solidifying its position as a leading attraction. Visitors can anticipate enhanced immersive experiences that blend education with entertainment, drawing on Aquament's expertise in creating engaging aquatic environments.

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We hope that in the future, the two parties can work together to create new value for the aquarium industry in Taiwan and Japan.