Kotan (Traditional Ainu Village)

This area features a group of reconstructed cise (houses), where you can experience a traditional Ainu living space. In addition to exploring the area and taking part in ceremonies, you can try on traditional clothing.

• • Life

  Try on clothing "amip"(Nov.1ｰMar.31)

  • Kotan (Traditional Ainu Village)
  • -Pon cise (Small House)

  

  Anyone from adults to children can try on some of the approximately 20 pieces of Ainu clothing at the kotan (traditional Ainu village).

• • Life

  Cultural Program "upaskuma"(Nov.1ｰMar.31)

  • Kotan (Traditional Ainu Village)
  • -Poro cise (Big House)

  

  Step into the traditional living space of a cise (Ainu house) and learn about life in a kotan (traditional Ainu village) and the performing arts passed down from generation to generation.

• • Performing Arts

  Oral Literature Performance "newsar=an ro"(Nov.1ｰMar.31)

  • Kotan (Traditional Ainu Village)
  • -Poro cise (Big House)

  

  Experience the fascinating world of Ainu oral literature as you gather around the hearth to enjoy tales and lyrical songs from the everyday lives of Ainu people in the past.

• • Performing Arts

  Performing Arts Workshop “upopo a=ki ro” (11/1-3/31)

  • Kotan (Traditional Ainu Village)
  • -Sinot cise (Activity House)

  

  Upopoy means "singing together in a large group." Let’s sing upopo, traditional Ainu songs, together.

• • Children's Program

  Family Program "Pon Theater"(Nov.1ｰMar.31)

  • Kotan (Traditional Ainu Village)
  • -Sinot cise (Activity House)

  

  Discover the relationship between the Ainu and the kamuy (spirit-deities) and learn about Ainu lives past and present through a paper theater show.

• • Language

  Ainu Language Program "pirka! BINGO a=ki ro"(Nov.1ｰMar.31)

  • Kotan (Traditional Ainu Village)
  • -Sinot cise (Activity House)

  

  Learn some of the basics of Ainu language through this bingo game unique to Upopoy. The winners get a special gift.

• • Language

  Ainu Language Program "aynuitak ari a=ye ro"(Nov.1ｰMar.31)

  • Kotan (Traditional Ainu Village)
  • -Sinot cise (Activity House)

  

  Learn everyday phrases in Ainu. You’ll even receive a free gift!