[Kumejima] The day I made eye contact with a sea turtle | The preciousness of life I felt at the Sea Turtle Museum

#EnjoyJapan I went to the Sea Turtle Museum in Kumejima. I was soothed by the sight of the sea turtles swimming leisurely, but my heart ached as I looked at the exhibits. In the past, they were overfished by humans for food and decoration, and now they are an endangered species. It's a heavy burden to face the reality that creatures are being cornered because of human greed and economic activity, but I think it's important. It's a place where you can learn about the ecology of sea turtles, and above all, it makes you think about starting with "learning". It was a time that made me think about what I can do for these small lives. Basic information: • Facility name: Kumejima Sea Turtle Museum • Address: 170 Oku, Kumejima-cho, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa • Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30) • Closed: Mondays (closed the following day if Monday is a public holiday) • Fee: 500 yen for adults • Contents: Sea turtle protection, breeding, and exhibition, educational exhibits on endangered species English translation: Title: 【Kumejima】Locked Eyes with a Sea Turtle｜Learning the Value of Life at the Sea Turtle Museum 🐢 Body: Visited the Sea Turtle Museum in Kumejima. Watching the gentle turtles swim was soothing — but as I read through the exhibits, my heart began to ache. Once hunted for food and accessories, sea turtles are now endangered, mostly because of human greed. It was hard to face, But it is so important to understand. This museum isn’t just about seeing turtles — it’s about learning, feeling, and thinking about what we can do to help. It reminded me that protecting life starts with being aware. #Okinawa #Kumejima #KumejimaSeaTurtleMuseum #SeaTurtles #EndangeredSpecies #ProtectTheOcean #SustainableTravel #LearningTour #Kumejima #SeaTurtleMuseum #EndangeredSpecies #OceanAwareness #SustainableTravel #ProtectSeaTurtles