In a creative blend of nostalgia and art, the streets of Osaka are now home to former phone booths transformed into vibrant goldfish aquariums.
The unique installations, part of a public art and revitalization project, feature crystal-clear water, aquatic plants, and colorful live goldfish swimming where telephones once stood. Passersby can stop to admire the unusual display, which blends urban history with natural beauty.
Local artists and community groups collaborated on the project, aiming to breathe new life into unused public infrastructure while drawing attention to the city’s culture of craftsmanship and design.
“These aquariums not only preserve a piece of our past but also invite people to slow down and enjoy a moment of wonder in the middle of the city,” said one of the project’s organizers.
The goldfish-filled phone booths have quickly become a hit on social media, attracting tourists and locals eager to snap photos of the whimsical scenes. Organizers hope the installations will inspire similar projects across Japan, turning forgotten urban relics into creative public art.
