The Underwater Museum, with deep ties to the Imperial Family. Prince Akishino: “I want to go around one more time!” Then, in May 1978, His Majesty the Emperor (the current Emperor) paid a royal visit. It was reported that His Majesty stayed for a full hour, correctly identifying nearly every species of fish he saw, and appeared quite delighted. Ashizuri has deep ties to the Imperial Family. When Prince Akishino visited ten years later, he was so moved by the scenic beauty that, after completing one lap of the Underwater Museum and seemingly heading to his next destination… he insisted on taking a second lap at his own request. This reportedly threw the staff managing his schedule into a fluster. The Ashizuri Marine Museum has continued to attract visitors steadily since then, and the NHK Taiga drama “John Man,” set in this area, is scheduled to air in 2028. Kochi Prefecture plans to host the “John Man EXPO” with the goal of attracting 5 million tourists, and the Ashizuri Undersea Museum was expected to play a part in that effort.
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