Cultural Exchange Hall

Watch demonstrations of traditional Ainu performing arts. In addition to traditional Ainu dance, recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage, there are musical performances of mukkuri (a kind of mouth harp) and tonkori zither.

- Performing Arts
Traditional Performing Arts "Sinot" (Nov.1ｰMar.31)
- Cultural Exchange Hall
This program carries on the songs and dances as taught directly by those who can pass on these traditions. Distinct traditional performing arts that have taken root in each region will be presented against the backdrop of Hokkaido's beautiful natural landscape.
- Performing Arts
Traditional Performing Arts "Imeru" (Nov.1ｰMar.31)
- Cultural Exchange Hall
Discover the fascinating audio and visual traces of traditional performing arts preserved in various parts of the world. Imeru (lightening) is a performance that presents traditional performing arts, which were buried in history.
- Video
Room of Fables – Folktales of the Ainu
- Cultural Exchange Hall
Watch a screening of three animated tales about the Ainu of the Shiraoi region, created to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Shiraoi Town Organization.
The screening will also feature a special message from Mari Natsuki, who provided the narration.
Animations: ① The Golden Voice and The Silver Voice ② The Fox’s Caranke ③ Mt. Funbe
- Video
Screening of Short Films "kamuy yukar(Nov.1ｰMar.31)
- Cultural Exchange Hall
Enjoy dynamic animations (films) based on Ainu legends.
1. The Boy Who Brought Down a Kamuy
2. The Solar Deity Caught by Evil Fox