Island nations have a unique relationship with the sea, and for Japan these connections often manifest themselves through its culture and cuisine. This can make an aquarium visit doubly interesting: Come for the fish, stay to watch the visitors as they admire each tank¡¯s inhabitants with a unique mixture of awe and appetite.
¡°Look,¡± says a child, pointing to one of many sea creatures. ¡°It¡¯s beautiful, isn¡¯t it?¡±
¡°Oh yes,¡± says the parent. ¡°Beautiful. And it¡¯s making me hungry.¡±

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