Recently, an aquarium in Murimoto, Kochi Prefecture, Japan celebrated its fourth anniversary.
Different from everyone's impression that the museum has a clear outline, three steps and one pool, and ten steps and one pool, its novelty lies in that its predecessor was not an aquarium at all, but was transformed from an abandoned school.
Such interesting changes have made many Japanese people embark on a journey of curiosity and come here to spend a period of love. Even if the aquarium is in the deep mountains, there are no other scenic spots around.
In 20 15, due to the decrease of students, shiina primary school in Muriba had to be abolished, but the imagined desolation did not appear as expected.
On the contrary, after three years' transformation, it has been completely transformed and renamed as "Murimoto Abandoned School Aquarium", which not only retains the overall style of the school, but also adds the characteristics of the ocean, which makes people feel full of surprises.
Here, the original class hours have become business hours, and the class hours have correspondingly become school hours, which is quite a sense of ritual for tourists to relive the lush years after visiting.
Since it is an aquarium transformed by the school, there must be students. All kinds of fish and marine life go to school here. They are enrolled nearby and sent to school by nearby residents and animal protection associations.
The school's open-air swimming pool used to be a place for children to have swimming lessons, but now it has become a natural reservoir.
After the transformation, it is divided into large tanks and 19 large and small tanks, which directly introduce seawater into the sea.
Turtles and fish live freely here, and sunbathing in good weather is a good way to relax.
The territory that originally belonged to human beings is now "occupied" by a group of marine creatures. The realism of turtles and sharks around us is enough to make children clap their hands and be surprised.
In the school public swimming pool, there are big lobsters and goldfish. Red Sea Turtles and Black Turtles study and have classes here.
Others include deep-sea creatures such as hammerhead sharks and groupers. According to the annual practice, you can meet different fish transfer students every season. But there is no contradiction between us, and we get along well.
Like the entrances and exits of all aquariums, guest rooms and abandoned school aquariums will be a little crowded during peak hours, but the service at the main entrance is friendly and gives people a warm feeling.
Along the corridor, you see a long drainage tank, groups of small and flexible fish, white light through the water, they swim freely.
Discarded bone specimens are also useful. If you want to go to a specific exhibition area, it will enthusiastically guide you.
"This way to the science classroom ~"
Into the classroom, shrimp, crab, conch and sea cucumber are neatly placed on the podium, and the characters of these little creatures are written on the blackboard, either gentle or naughty.
Imitate the daily duty system and leave the cleaning work to the students of "Sea Cucumber" and "Shrimp King".
Visitors can touch crabs, starfish and other creatures that are unlikely to hurt people.
In addition to these obvious places, other places in the aquarium can still let people see the complete details.
Some platforms used by physical education class have been changed into various brochures.
Some small fish tanks are used to show goldfish. This bold attempt is an exaggeration.
The medical equipment used by the school to rescue patients with cardiac arrest has not been dismantled and rebuilt, but has directly become a showcase for marine life.
Nostalgic ancient projectors have mottled surfaces, leaving traces of time. After being made into a water tank, it is very scientific and technological.
Look carefully, there is a big shrimp pond, and the shrimps are lying honestly.
"Students" need books in class, and various instructions have now become the "textbooks" of this school.
The "principal's office" has also become the curator's office according to the size of the level.
Such a change can't help but make people shout "awesome!"
Exquisitely decorated, the tables and chairs are still the same at that time, and the magical space has evoked many people's memories of their study days.
Notice the handwriting on the back wall?
It is made from local materials, and the ink is taken from the bellies of students who use octopus. Because of this, octopus is also deeply loved by everyone.
Each classroom has different functions. For example, this classroom is full of albums and photos of various exhibitions and theme activities.
The test-bed of chemical physics laboratory still retains its original appearance, with lights and all kinds of marine life gathered here, which has become a biological breeding base.
There is also a classroom dedicated to displaying fish bone specimens. In addition to some common fish and shrimp, you can also visit the "Arowana Specimen" and "Mink Whale Specimen" belonging to deep-sea fish, and watch the precious specimens that can only be seen in picture books at close range.
Whale bones are also randomly placed. There is no "no touching" sign here. Put your hand gently on it. It's a little slippery and warm.
There are sand from different beaches in the cupboard next to it, as if you can smell the sea breeze when you see them.
Most of the 50 species and more than 1000 species of marine life on display were captured by local fishermen or their own staff.
In order to make tourists feel better, the museum will also arrange fishermen to guide them to fish. Therefore, each classroom also shows local fishing equipment and biological specimens.
For example, these little turtles are neatly arranged on the exhibition board, much like good students who listen carefully in class.
Looking at the familiar desks in my memory, these still retain the electrical appliances used in school, and become soft in the hearts of adults with the passage of time.
At that time, the xylophone used by students in class did not move. It was put there quietly. Occasionally, tourists go to play several times. It's raining outside, and the students' favorite music is playing inside.
Time flies. In a blink of an eye, I am married and have children, and my children are old enough to go to school. Bringing him here is also a novel parent-child trip.
Get close to the water tank without a glass cover and feel the breath of the tortoise.
If found, it will give you a few seconds of "deadeyes".
To amuse the children, put the turtle shell on their back. (Don't laugh)
Many schools also organize activities, conduct sightseeing and study, and let children have more contact with marine life.
Turn the old shiina Primary School into an "aquarium of rooms and abandoned schools", so that people who once studied and exchanged here can reunite in a new form, and the abandoned schools will burst into laughter again.
Like all aquariums, aquariums and abandoned school aquariums also prepare many peripheral commemorative products for tourists.
Although these surroundings seem a bit dull and reluctant, the official thinks that this little guy from the ocean is just right, and it is normal to be a little proud.
Slippers with fish marks may be a little naive for primary school students, but they are just right for adults.
With the increasing fame of Aquarium and abandoned schools, the number of visitors has gradually increased.
Flexible museums seize business opportunities. Otherwise, try selling some special rice balls.
The price is reasonable, the taste is good, and it can be brought to friends and family as a gift, and the effect is really good.
On the other hand, it is not uncommon for abandoned schools like the old shiina Primary School in Murimoto to be rebuilt.
For example, since 1997, Japan has entered a society with fewer children, and Japan has to be abandoned by more and more schools because of insufficient students.
Once such schools close down, they can't escape the fate of rotting year after year until they become ruins. It can't be disassembled and used, which causes a lot of waste of resources to a certain extent.
In order to revive these abandoned schools, the Japanese government, enterprises and people have opened their minds and launched one war after another to save abandoned schools, turning waste into treasure.
With the tide of transformation and the successful transformation of various ideas, an abandoned school has not wasted resources, but also created economic benefits, killing two birds with one stone.
Ikebukuro Middle School in Tokyo is also one of them.
This school was listed as abandoned in 2004. After it was taken over by a private enterprise, the old classroom was transformed into an office.
In addition to work, there are handicraft workshops, grocery sales, and occasionally art exhibitions and film exhibitions.
The lighting is soft and artistic. People who work here will be very happy.
Like Chiyu Middle School, Hetian Primary School in Abo District of Chiba Prefecture was abandoned on 20 14.
But in February of 20 15 and 15, it was renamed as "roadside station" and became a hotel-like existence. Gymnasiums and classrooms are used as dining restaurants, some classrooms are converted into rest places, and even hot water bathing facilities are available.
The old school building of Gu Si Daliu Primary School in Shinjuku District was transformed into Tokyo Toy Museum.
Volunteers and staff can teach tourists how to play with toys, and the happiness brought by "toys" can increase the affection between grandparents and grandchildren.
Some netizens said that she brought her 4-year-old daughter to play. Usually their mother and daughter lack communication. She couldn't stop crying when she saw the smiles between the children playing here. It was here that their relationship gradually warmed up.
Zaochuanbei Middle School in Nanzhou District of Yamanashi Prefecture has been transformed into a new hot spring accommodation facility.
In addition to hot springs, there are a wealth of natural picking tours, biological investigation experiences and other rich experience projects, as well as sports training and training camps, which are the best places for tourism and leisure.
Creative reconstruction is a very good idea. Abandoned buildings can be revived through the ingenious design of designers.
Out of the desire to "make school buildings full of memories" and "use them in different ways", cases of transforming abandoned schools and using them for community revitalization projects are common in all parts of Japan.
Look at the facilities that have been used, such as blackboards, corridors, desks and so on. You will feel nostalgic just to go.
And different abandoned schools will bring us different novel experiences. That is to say, let's have a few more such surprises ~