Sakura Jinbei Jet

Sakura Jinbei Jet   さくらジンベエジェット
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Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium   沖縄美ら海水族館
Tourism
JA06RK B737-8Q8 JTA  [+] 2017-
JA8992 B737-446 JTA  [+] 2014-18

This female whale-shark joined company 737 "Jinbei Jet" with a similar livery in January 2014. JTA is a partner of the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium and supports here its efforts to get whale sharks through artificial breeding. The pink colour of the jet matches the cherry blossoms (sakura) of the local Kanhizakura species ; Yanbaru (Okinawa) traditionally sees the earliest cherry blossom to bloom in Japan. Note the additional sakura flower on the front door.

Images  ©  Hajime Suzuki & yabyanさん (NGO)
Tags   Plants, Theme Park, Wildlife