Japan skating rink slammed for freezing 5,000 dead fishTOKYO--A Japanese skating rink that froze 5,000 dead fish into the ice as an attraction for visitors has been forced to close after receiving a barrage of criticism. Amusement park Space World is now melting the rink — which could take about a week — and will hold a memorial service for the fish, the company said. The rink in southwestern Japan opened on Nov. 12, after 5,000 fish were frozen under the surface of the ice as a decorative effect while customers skated above. Social media erupted, with one visitor to the park's Facebook page writing: "An event on an ice rink with frozen fish ... How sinful." Toshimi Takeda, general manager of Space World, said the intention was for customers to have fun while also learning about fish.

Source: The China Post November 28, 2016 18:02 UTC