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Toba Aquarium in Mie Prefecture has suspended its sea otter exhibits after the otter Kira showed signs of poor health. The aquarium, which also cares for a second otter named Mei, announced the measure to let the animal rest and recover. Visitors and local media have been following updates on Kira's condition closely.
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Kira, the 18-year-old female sea otter at Toba Aquarium in Mie Prefecture, has been taken off public display and livestreams after showing signs of poor health. The aquarium, the only facility in Japan keeping sea otters, asked visitors to watch over her warmly and said updates on her condition will be posted on its official website and X account.
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A sea otter at Toba Aquarium in Mie Prefecture is entertaining visitors after it snatched its snack from a keeper the instant it was offered, a surprisingly swift move that made the staff member burst out laughing. Footage of the moment has drawn amused comments online, with viewers calling the otter a food lover and saying the quick trick is hilarious.
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People in Japan are searching about an earthquake in Mie Prefecture. Public attention to seismic risk is high, and commentary is circulating on how small businesses should prepare business continuity plans for typhoons, heavy rain and major earthquakes, with experts from the SME consultant field explaining basic preparedness steps.