Key Facts
• July 19, 2025: Rare seed exhibition begins at Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum.
• Approximately 400 types of seeds collected by Churashima Foundation are on display.
• Seeds are categorized by dispersal methods: wind, water, explosion, and animals.
• Features include the world’s largest and heaviest seed, “Double Coconut.”
• Visitors can experience the weight of the “Double Coconut” seed firsthand.
• “Lion Killer” seed, known for sharp thorns, originates from southern Africa.
• Exhibition highlights plants’ survival strategies and seed dispersal mechanisms.
• Koji Yonekura, plant researcher, emphasizes understanding plants’ reasons for producing seeds.
• Exhibition runs until August 31, 2025, with free admission.
Summary
The Okinawa Prefectural Museum and Art Museum is hosting a rare seed exhibition, ideal for summer research projects. Opened on July 19, 2025, the event showcases around 400 unique seeds collected globally by the Churashima Foundation. Visitors can explore seeds categorized by dispersal methods, including wind, water, and animals. Highlights include the “Double Coconut,” the world’s largest and heaviest seed, and the sharp-thorned “Lion Killer” seed from southern Africa. The exhibition aims to educate attendees on plants’ survival strategies and the reasons behind seed production, as explained by researcher Koji Yonekura. Running until August 31, 2025, the event is free to the public.
