#tokkari center

[mikeyonaise]

Rest in peace Shinobu-kun 🌻

Shinobu has passed away at 31 years old. Rest in heaven sweet boy ):

[brightlightsdeancity]

I can imagine anything

+ bonus (ft. a tweet by my friend)

[s0ur-w0rmzxd]

hilarious pictures of yo-chan the seal from tokkari center

[daybreaksys]

[polyglot-thought-2]

[Japanese->English] @tokkaricenter_official May 4th 2023 Instagram Post Translation

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REST IN PEACE, PONSUKE

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This is a notice from Seal Land.

On May 4th, 2023, Ponsuke-kun the ringed seal passed away at 7 years old.

Ponsuke-kun was conserved* April 17th, 2016, and from then on, the cute face where he smiles and sticks out his tongue, and his charming personality caused a lot of people to love him.

*Conserved meaning he was put into an animal conservatory

Because for a few days his appetite was declining, he was transferred to a seal pen, and then medical treatment was given; But on April 4th, he went on a trip to heaven under the watch of his caretakers.

Because the direct cause of death has not been established, from now on there are plans for an autopsy and pathological examination and etc. to investigate the cause of death.

Once again, to everyone who doted on Ponsuke-kun, we thank you, and we express our feelings of gratitude for “Ponsuke” *

*Im not very confident with the translation of this sentence.

Furthermore, from May 5th through the 28th 2023 there will be a altar (for flowers) installed inside the observation room.

Pon-chan, thank you. We love you.

-On behalf of the caretakers.

#tokkaricenter #sealland #hokkaido #mombetsu #seal #ringedseal #seal

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Please correct me if I made a mistake

Buy me a coffee

[gomachan9]

all photos from Tokkari Center, photo grid by me

I try to limit sad news on my blog as I know many who follow me do so to escape from the stress of real life, or are not in the best place mentally to deal with sad news. If you would like to know more about a sad loss within the seal community please continue reading. If not, please just enjoy this cute photo and may it bring you joy. <3

Recently we were all saddened to learn that Ponsuke who was a lifetime resident of Tokkari Center unexpectedly died from unknown causes as posted on the center's official Twitter account. If you would like to help honor Ponsuke, please reblog this post with your favorite photos, videos, or memories of him in memorial. Next week I will reblog this post, and encourage you to scroll through the reblogs and see the photos (or videos!) other blogs share of him between now and then. Sending love to you all. It's healthy to grieve, and alright to cry no matter who you are. I hope once time has passed and you may move past your sorrow and remember Ponsuke for the joy he has always been, and the smiles he brought to our faces.

[sealsdaily]

could I have a seal for my birthday today,, 👉👈

Birthday beast! Here's from Umi-kun's birthday a while ago.

[mysticdragon3md3]

spheal by Stephen Clark

[thalassata]

As a heads up, Tokkari Center has requested no reposts of their photos and videos. Anything I post from them from now on will be direct links to their twitter or Instagram. Please support them and all the original photographers!

[ociels]

hi i only followed u like last week but ur url is very similar to kyoro, a seal from the tokkari center in japan. she’s very cute and near and dear to my heart, so i just wanted to let you kno how amazing your name is. sorry if this comes off weird, i truly just really like seals

omg no it’s not weird i just looked her up and she’s really so so so so cute !!!!

[supermariomamafucker]

we need to fund a tumblr field trip to the Tokkari center to see all of the famous seals.

[teamdays]

Trick or Treat!

Happy Halloween ! :) cute costume 🦭 🎃 here is another image from the tokkari center instagram

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[gomachan9]

Rest in peace, Ponsuke. Thank you for being you. The most charismatic seal, gone far too soon.

The many faces of Ponsuke, a ringed seal resident at Tokkari Centre in Hokkaido

[slushyseals]

[sealsdaily]

The videos with seals copying humans made me wonder: is there a specific reason seals mirror humans? Do they mirror each other too?

The first 2 gifs in the post are of seals trained in an aquarium: they aren't copying humans by themselves, their trainers are doing the same pose they want the seals to do for fun while the command is what signals seals to do it since they know they're getting a treat of fish. The third one though, looks to be a seal from an American(?) zoo, where phocidae get less training than places like Tokkari Center (where i presume the first 2 gifs were filmed). That harbor seal is just doing that for the fun of it! You see mirroring in other carnivora as well, where cats might sit right on your hands on a laptop but if you give them their own small laptop replica they'll sit there instead - there's Muslims that get small prayer mats for their cats and they stay there too while their owner prays! So, the seal might be copying a human from curiosity and fun, and probably also to see people's reactions - that's fun too. Personally I don't see seals mirroring each other much but most of what I've seen is seals in captivity and with humans in range.

[nknoxe-n]

Hellooo, would it be okay to do your matchup for bllk? I've been lurking around your blog for a while and just adore your writing sm !!

I identify as a she/they who is bisexual, 5"2 (tall arc when??), an ISTP and a virgo. I am half Korean, half european who enjoys learning and eating foods from other cultures.

I hve medium length that is slightly wavy, brown hair with hazel eyes and due to my shorter stature I am a little chubby, mostly with thighs and curves. I also wear round glasses, similar to Yukimiya.

My personality can switch up sometimes, mostly depending on who I'm with. I am an ambiviert that enjoys yapping and kind of gossiping (?) with my friends. Just basically rants. Even though I am the extrovert of my friendgroup, I can get shy and embarassed very easily. I'm a bit lazy at times as I enjoy sleeping, but overall don't mind going out with friends if they are up for it. My personality my seem polite and friendly at first, however once I become comfortable with others, I become foul-mouthed, slightly teasing and impaitient. This could also be due to my ADHD. I can be sarcastic but instantly take it back if the other person becomes offended, I'm a bit sensitive towards other people's feelings surprisingly. I seem like a leader type with my overally confident demour with friends, butttt I tend to follow along with someone's opinion I value  and doing the heavywork instead. I'm pretty excitable and adore listening to people rant about their interests.

I'm extremely loyal to my friends and will throw hands at anyone who talks shit about them. My love language is physcial touch, I'm very clingy to my friends, in comparism to my crushes, where I'm too embarassed to initiate any PDA. I love crafting unique cards with presents for my friends, along with drawings inside of them. 

I love manga, anime, and manhwa which had led me to draw wayyy too much. My favorites are One piece, Bungou stray dogs, Ruri dragon. I enjoy the parts that have that slice of life and funny aspects, yet still have deep lore. I find stories such as urban legends, the supernatural, mythology so interesting as it can tell us what people valued and believed back then. I may like horror, but I'm a scaredy cat. My favorite animal has got to be seals. I love the tiktoks of the ones from Tokkari Center in Japan, they make my day.

I hate ignorant people, bitter things, slugs and being undermined due to my nature appearing to be a bit of an airhead as I usually daydream and say stupid things which are usually just to lighten or get rid of the silence. I feel uncomfortable sitting in silence with groups, unless of course it's friends or a friend that I know doesn't mind silence. 

I enjoy drawing other people's OCs, self inserts etc. (you should totally share yours!! i love seeing people's self inserts and ocs)  Gaming is a minor hobby as I mostly just play Pokemon on my 3Ds and Switch, and sometimes Geshin Impact and Honkai star rail. Nothing too serious, but I do love pokemon a lot. I enjoy playing these games with people next to me rather than online, talking to people face to face is so much better in my opinion. I currently have an obession with the Chikawa franchise, both Chikawa and Hachiware are my faves as basic as it is.

I like someone who is bigger than me, sarcastic, funny and can talk for a while, basically an extrovert. I am into those who are a bit possessive and clingy, but still be able to back off and be understanding when needed. I have a few mental health problems and I am a bit vunerable at times especially when it comes to the topic of family, so I would want someone who can help me get away from those bad spaces. But overall I don't particularly have a type, just someone who is confident and is understanding is great.

Take your time doing my matchup, don't stress about it as you probably have tons of other matchups to do! Make sure to get lots of rest and take care of yourself. <3

Your Blue Lock Matchup: Eita Otoya

Hear me out, Eita Otoya fits you like a glove. His easygoing nature, combined with his supportive, sometimes teasing personality, makes him an excellent match for you. Much like you, Eita is an extrovert who loves socializing but can easily get embarrassed, especially when it comes to feelings. This may seem out of character for him, he's usually very calm and flirty, but that's when he's being a player, or just casually flirting, it's different with someone he actually plans on committing to and loving beyond just a one-week relationship he's having while seeing two others on the side for desert.

His playful teasing matches your tendency to be a bit foul-mouthed and impetuous when you’re comfortable with someone. You’d both have an endless supply of inside jokes and lighthearted arguments that make the relationship exciting and fun. Also, while he can be funny, there is no way this guy hasn't unironically watched brain rot videos like an iPad kid, but he won't let you see that side of him.

Eita’s physical affection matches your love for touch. You’re clingy with friends, and though you’re shy around your crushes, Eita would be kinda bold in this matter, he's always initiating touch, he wants to hold your hand, lean on you, sling his arm over your shoulder, kiss your cheek. He's proud you're his partner and kinda wants to show that off

Though he may be a bit of a tease, he’s also deeply supportive of his teammates and friends. Like you, he has a strong, confident exterior, but underneath that is a sensitive, caring person who values the people close to him that he hesitantly let's in, especially in the romantic department.

Eita’s extroverted and confident personality complements your own leadership qualities. While you may lean toward being more of a follower in some situations, Eita's confidence and leadership in the team would align with your own natural ability to take charge when needed. Both of you could support each other in making decisions, with Eita taking the lead in some areas, while still valuing your opinions and understanding when you need space or time to recharge.

Eita would be your safe space, allowing you to open up about deeper, more personal topics. He would understand your vulnerability around family or mental health, offering a steady presence when you need support the most. His confidence would give you the reassurance you need while respecting your emotional boundaries, and he would know how to help you lift your spirits without pushing you too far.