The reason why actor Mugi Kadowaki visits the aquarium: "Because I can always recharge my excitement."

The number of people who are fascinated by aquariums, filled with the charm of cute, mysterious, and interesting creatures, is rapidly increasing. We asked actor Mugi Kadowaki, who loves sea and river creatures and frequents aquariums, how he enjoys himself and how he spends his time there.

First published in BRUTUS No. 1003, "Aquariums You'll Want to Visit" (released March 1, 2024)

text & edit: Yuriko Kobayashi

Input fish for fishing

Since it was easy to get to from my grandmother's house, I used to go to Shinagawa Aquarium in Tokyo with my family about once a month from a young age. My hobby is fishing, and I still often gather at the aquarium with my fishing buddies.

Ever since I was a child, I've loved the Tunnel Aquarium, where around 50 different kinds of fish swim around. It's 22 meters long, and it makes you feel like you're in the ocean. My recent favorite is the Shinagawa and the Sea corner, which displays fish from Tokyo Bay. I sometimes go fishing, and I go there regularly to memorize the appearances and names of the fish (laughs).

For me, the source of my creative drive is excitement. The things that made that feeling so vivid and intense were the experiences I had as a child. Things like seeing fish at the aquarium or fishing. I feel that regularly experiencing that kind of excitement has a really positive effect on my acting.

The next place I want to visit is Aquamarine Fukushima. I would love to see the "Sea of Tides" exhibit, which recreates the tidal current, a rich ocean area where the Oyashio and Kuroshio currents collide!

Shinagawa and the Sea corner at Shinagawa Aquarium in Tokyo

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