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.
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- Life
Try on clothing "amip"(Nov.1ーMar.31)
- Kotan (Traditional Ainu Village)
Anyone from adults to children can try on some of the approximately 20 pieces of Ainu clothing at the kotan (traditional Ainu village).
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- Life
Cultural Program "upaskuma"(Nov.1ーMar.31)
- Kotan (Traditional Ainu Village)
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.
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- Performing Arts
Oral Literature Performance "newsar=an ro"(Nov.1ーMar.31)
- Kotan (Traditional Ainu Village)
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.
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- Performing Arts
Performing Arts Workshop “upopo a=ki ro” (11/1-3/31)
- Kotan (Traditional Ainu Village)
Upopoy means "singing together in a large group." Let’s sing upopo, traditional Ainu songs, together.
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- Children's Program
Family Program "Pon Theater"(Nov.1ーMar.31)
- Kotan (Traditional Ainu Village)
Discover the relationship between the Ainu and the kamuy (spirit-deities) and learn about Ainu lives past and present through a paper theater show.
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- Language
Ainu Language Program "pirka! BINGO a=ki ro"(Nov.1ーMar.31)
- Kotan (Traditional Ainu Village)
Learn some of the basics of Ainu language through this bingo game unique to Upopoy. The winners get a special gift.
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- Language
Ainu Language Program "aynuitak ari a=ye ro"(Nov.1ーMar.31)
- Kotan (Traditional Ainu Village)
Learn everyday phrases in Ainu. You’ll even receive a free gift!