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I went to the Creepy Exhibition

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I went to the "Creepy Exhibition 2022" currently being held in Oshiage, Tokyo.

It is a unique special exhibition displaying "creepy" insects, amphibians, and reptiles from around the world. It has such a simple and straightforward title.

The venue is on the 5th floor of "Tokyo Solamachi," a commercial complex adjacent to the Skytree. I went directly without a reservation. The admission fee was 900 yen. Since it was a weekday afternoon, it was empty.

The inside of the venue is divided into areas by blackout curtains, so you can also enjoy the thrill of a haunted house, wondering what will be next.

The gimmick at the entrance really surprised me. I reflexively let out a strange "Whoa" sound.

Photography was allowed without flash. From here on, please view with caution. If you dislike insects or don't want spoilers, please do not look.










Larvae of the Zophobas atratus. A large version of a "mealworm." The way they squirm and wriggle is a sight to behold.
A sea of insects.
Asian forest scorpion. It glows when exposed to black light.
Vietnamese mossy frog. It is pictured somewhere here.
Oriental whip snake. It lives in trees and hunts by ambush.
European legless lizard. As the name suggests, it is a lizard. It is not a snake.
The "Let's smell the foul odor" corner. Cotton balls with scents are sealed in bottles. The smell of the musk turtle was the most intense. Even through my mask, I was knocked out immediately.
Parker's snake-necked turtle. A turtle with a long neck.
Scarabaeus sacer (scarab). Also known as a dung beetle. Ancient Egyptians considered this insect an incarnation of the sun god, and it is depicted in murals and other works.
Domino cockroach. It has a black base with white circular patterns. Despite its appearance, it is a cockroach.
Giant burrowing cockroach. The heaviest cockroach in the world. It seems they live in holes dug by each family. In kanji, it is written as 'armor mole cockroach'.
Madagascar hissing cockroach. The description says it has 'played an active role in various horror movies.' I wonder if this is the same type of cockroach used in 'Hostel: Part III'.




──And here is the final exhibit...





It is called the 'Cockroach Tower.' It is practically living art. I wonder if they were trying to compete with the Skytree.

I have posted various things, but this is not everything.
The Creepy Exhibition 2022 is being held until July 18th.

Since it is currently during the exhibition period, you probably cannot buy 'advance tickets' anymore.
If you get a flyer distributed within Solamachi, you can get a 100 yen discount.

I believe there was a 'petting corner' time set between 14:00 and 14:30. If you want to touch them directly, be sure to check it out.


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