An Earless Seal Can't Stop Hugging A Stuffed "Mini-Me" Toy That Looks The Same

Although this specific seal was hand reared since being rescued from an injury, the staff of the center expects to send it back to the ocean one day. Tokkari is the Ainu term for azarashi or the earless seal. So, as the name suggests, the Tokkari center is a specialized conservation and a sheltering center for the earless seals. The center allows the visitors to enjoy the glory of the seals as well as to take close-up shots of them.