Art Aquarium 2018

Cooling off the Edo Period way

Sherilyn Siy Jul 12, 2018 - 1 min read

Two goldfish in a huge teacup -- elegance.

The play of lights on the water creates a mystical feel.

Art in motion. No two moments are ever the same.

From some angles, you can almost imagine you're swimming with the fishes.

The chic sake bar, in full swing at night.

Aquarium inspired cool jelly treat at the exit.

Goldfish design on the ever useful tenugui towel.

Recreate the coolness of the aquarium in your own home.

Goldfish or kingyo is believed to have first arrived in Japan from China around the early 16th century and was kept by the wealthy. It was during the Edo Period that goldfish scooping became popular and the sale of goldfish more widespread. Watching the goldfish's beautiful luminous body swimming elegantly in clear waters is believed to have a cooling and healing effect especially on scorching summer days. COREDO Nihonbashi brings you this beloved summer tradition with a chic modern twist with its Art Aquarium, now on its 7th run. Be transported into a whimsical world where the interplay of light, shadow, and real live goldfish create art in motion. It is a space where you would want to linger as each moment is never the same as the next. Open daily from July 6 to September 24, 2018. Starting at 19:00, Night Aquarium begins and the sake bar opens. Sip drinks as you enjoy live entertainment in Tokyo's coolest venue.

Entrance to the Art Aquarium is on the 4th floor of the COREDO Muromachi 1. Easy access from Mitsukoshimae Station.

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Sherilyn Siy @sherilyn.siy

For Sherilyn Siy, Asia is home. Born in Hong Kong, Sherilyn spent time in the Philippines, China, and now lives in Japan. She speaks English, Filipino, Chinese (or putonghua), and Hokkien, her family's local dialect. Running is one of her favorite ways to explore Japan. She proudly finished the 2...