Winter fun at UPOPOY

Last Updated: December 3, 2023

Upopoy’s White Season began on Wednesday, November 1. Immerse yourself in Ainu culture amid the unique beauty of the winter landscapes.

White Season Period

November 1(Wed), 2023 – March 31, 2024(Sun)

Opening hours

9:00am to 5:00pm

Activity timetable

Timetable

Things to enjoy during the White Season

第5届主题展览“国立阿伊努民族博物馆暗夜探险”

“小精灵玛噜”将担任您的导游，为您介绍一个与平日不同的夜晚的展示室。这里不仅为您介绍阿伊努的语言与文化，也可以体验到夜晚探险的小兴奋。您可以阅读绘本《小精灵玛噜和美丽的语言》 (中西出版社)，也可以参与创意公司NAKED, INC.提供的体验型数字艺术，让您的活动与我们的动画互动，快乐地学习阿伊努语。绘本《小精灵玛噜和美丽的语言》 (插图: Nakai Rei 文字: Ketaro) 是以Upopoy (民族共生象征空间) 为舞台绘制的。

该书于2020年4月24日发行，同时发行的还有多语种版本《Marl the Ghost and Some Beautiful Words》。

开放时间

2023年12月23日(星期六)——2024年2月18日(星期日)

会场

国立阿伊努民族博物馆 2楼，特别展示室
※为配合本展，常设展厅的灯光也进行了特殊调试

Upopoy Illuminations

Upopoy takes on a magical new look with around 83,000 lights creating shadows of animals that are significant to Ainu culture. This is the Upopoy Illumination in Cikisani Square. The dazzling boxes of lights and captivating animal shadows create an ethereal atmosphere on the shore of Lake Poroto.

Date

November 18, 2023(Sat) – January 21, 2024(Sun)
3:00pm to 5:00pm

November 18, 2023(Sat) – February 12, 2024(Mon)

Venue

Cikisani Square

kamuy symphonia

A creation myth told the Ainu is brought to life in a dynamic projection mapping show. Enjoy a unique production that combines video, sound, shimmering objects and trees.

Date

Every Friday and Saturday from December 2023 to January 2024
4:30pm to 4:45pm

• excluding December 29 and 30

Venue

Cultural Exchange Hall (Outdoor)

Kuca (hunting hut)

A Kuca is a small hut set up to shelter from the wind and snow when hunting in the wilderness in winter. There are basic facilities for cooking and sleeping.

Date

Snow season (January to February)

Venue

Kotan (Traditional Ainu Village)

Satcep (dried fish)

Ainu people dry fish to preserve it during the winter months. At the Kotan (Traditional Ainu Village), you can see salmon hanging up to dry outside.

Date

From the end of December

Venue

Kotan (Traditional Ainu Village)