At last, after a fight of more than three years,I've got the actual guidebook of the Kaiyukan Aquarium osaka, and I have to say, it was worth to fight that long for it ! Its a big guidebook, 118 pages, with hundreds of great coloured pictures in it, maps of the building and tons of informations(in japense, of course, but fortunately, there is an english summary at the end of the guidebook)
I have to say, the japense zoos and aquariums are making the best guidebooks ever !
MY CONGRATULATION ! I agree with you that Japanese zoo and aquarium guides are very well printed. perfectly and with good tase designed and I like them very much as well. (BTW - I am still waiting for your reply to my private email) fanaloka (L.S.)