{"id":6117,"date":"2026-01-09T18:14:15","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T09:14:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/en\/?page_id=6117"},"modified":"2026-01-23T11:41:41","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T02:41:41","slug":"winter2025","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/en\/specialevent\/winter2025\/","title":{"rendered":"UPOPOY CULTURE FEST"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div id=\"scrlnews\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Information<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Jan. 17 (Sat.)\u3000released the webpage<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"top\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">UPOPOY CULTURE FEST <br>Feb. 7 (Sat.) \u2013 14 (Sat.), 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Immerse yourself in Ainu culture and learn about indigenous peoples around the world.<br>With once-in-a-lifetime events and special guests,<br>this week is a celebration of indigenous culture and thought, full of experiences that will broaden your world.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons col2 is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#2\">Feb. 7 (Sat.) \u2013 8 (Sun.)<br>traditional Ainu dance<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#1\">Feb. 7 (Sat.)<br>Shiraoi Sky Lantern Festival<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"#3\">Feb. 10\uff08Tue.\uff09\u2013 14 (Sat.)<br>Screenings of Indigenous Films<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"#4\">Feb. 7 (Sat.) \u2013 8 (Sun.)<br>1st International Indigenous Museums Symposium<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#event07\">Feb. 11 (Wed., holiday)<br>Try Playing the <em>Tonkori<\/em>!<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#5\">Feb. 14 (Sat.) <br> UPOPOY Music Festival<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#8\">Jan. 10 (Sat.) \u2013 Feb. 23 (Mon., holiday)<br>The National Ainu Museum\u2019s 9th Seasonal Exhibition<br>The NAM Collection Ikor-<ruby>\uff13<rt>Iyeerep<\/rt><\/ruby>&#8211;<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#9\">Feb. 7 (Sat.), 8 (Sun.), 11 (Wed., holiday)<br>See Upopoy from the Frozen Lake<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Packed with all kinds of events and stage performances from around the world!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"event01\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center ribon\" id=\"1\">Feb. 7 (Sat.)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center event_title\">Warm Lights in the Winter Night<br><strong>Shiraoi Sky Lantern Festival<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Sky lanterns decorated with Ainu patterns are launched into the night sky. The ethereal beauty will take your breath away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list_box\">\n<li>Painting workshop: 4:15-5:00pm at <em>yayhanokkar cise <\/em>(Workshop)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Launch: 5:20-5:35pm at<em> teeta kane an kotan <\/em>(<em>Kotan<\/em> (Traditional Ainu Village))<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admission: 1,000 yen (including tax)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capacity: 110 people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admission format: Bookings must be made in advance through a special website by Shiraoi Town.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bookings must be made in advance through a special website by Shiraoi Town.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>*20 drop-ins are allowed. Please come to <em>yayhanokkar cise<\/em> (Workshop) at 3:00-3:45pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"sml\">Organized by Shiraoi Town with support from Japan Sky Lantern Association (member no. JSA1 HOS853P). \u200b<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/d5d1616508cacfae608a8ee4e880fbb2-1600x1200.jpg\" alt=\"\u3057\u3089\u304a\u3044\u30b9\u30ab\u30a4\u30e9\u30f3\u30bf\u30f3\u30d5\u30a7\u30b9\u30c6\u30a3\u30d0\u30eb\" class=\"wp-image-28079\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline btn_cta is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/logoform.jp\/form\/T4mC\/1325195\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book Now (page in Japanese)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide pink\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"event02\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center ribon\" id=\"2\">Feb. 7 (Sat.) \u2013 8 (Sun.)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center event_title\">Collective Stage Performance by Local Cultural Heritage Groups \u200b<br><strong>traditional Ainu dance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Enjoy a collective stage performance by &#8220;Harutori Traditional Ainu Dance Kushiro Rimse Preservation Society&#8221; and &#8220;Shiranuka Ainu Culture Preservation Society&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list_box\">\n<li>Schedule:<br>Feb. 7 (Sat.): (1) 11:00-11:30am, (2) 2:00-2:30pm<br>\u200bFeb. 8 (Sun.): (1) 11:00-11:30am, (2) 12:00-12:30pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Venue: <em>uekari cise <\/em>(Cultural Exchange Hall)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admission: free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capacity: 303 people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admission format: Arrive, Seat ticket required (available in front of Cultural Exchange Hall) \u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/7997cde943b71aee20ef03e7a57b1f65-1600x1067.jpg\" alt=\"\u30a2\u30a4\u30cc\u53e4\u5f0f\u821e\u8e0a\u62ab\u9732\" class=\"wp-image-28080\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide pink\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"event03\" class=\"wp-block-group fes_blk bg_white\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center ribon\" id=\"3\">Feb. 10 (Tue.) \u2013 14 (Sat.)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center event_title\">Special Screenings of Two Unforgettable Films<br>Screenings of Indigenous Films<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list_box center\">\n<li>Venue: Workshop Annex 3<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admission: free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capacity: 78 people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admission format: Arrive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left mincho has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b5a7d96f56bab58398ebf4310a7fe425\" style=\"color:#8cb6da\">\u300eSami Blood\u300f<br><small>(2016, 108 minutes)<\/small><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list_box\">\n<li>Time: 10:00-11:50am<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Collectively produced by Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian creators, this film tells the story of a young S\u00e1mi girl, an indigenous minority in Northern Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list sml list_cir\">\n<li>Winner of the Special Jury Prize and Award for Best Actress at the 2016 Tokyo International Film Festival.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winner of the Dragon Award for Best Nordic Film at the 2017 G\u00f6teborg Film Festival.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/5c8672bac0f73b3a43efbda1e162887e-1600x900.jpg\" alt=\"\u30b5\u30fc\u30df\u306e\u8840\u753b\u50cf\" class=\"wp-image-28081\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left mincho has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ce479bf6267741fd6619aa4ea1f0e882\" style=\"color:#8cb6da\">\u300etowanoai\u300f<br><small>(2021, 128 minutes)<\/small><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/92b7c3390076973391c2601407fe36f3.jpg\" alt=\"\u6c38\u9060\u30ce\u77e2\uff08\u30c8\u30ef\u30ce\u30a2\u30a4\uff09\u753b\u50cf\" class=\"wp-image-28083\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:351px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list_box\">\n<li>Time: 2:00-4:10pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A screening of the 2021 stage show performed in Hokkaido by a troupe led by honored Upopoy ambassador Takashi Ukaji.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"sml\">*On Feb. 11 (Wed., holiday), this film will be screened in the Cultural Exchange Hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group bg_blue\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading ribon\">Feb. 11 (Wed., holiday)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Screening of \u300etowanoai\u300f and Talk by Takashi Ukaji<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list_box\">\n<li>Time: Screening 2:00-4:10pm, talk 4:10-4:30pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Venue: <em>uekari cise <\/em>(Cultural Exchange Hall)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admission: free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capacity: 303 people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admission format: Arrive, Seat ticket required (available in front of Cultural Exchange Hall) \u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2515f2f06a95d1da551eaade9b5eba0a.jpg\" alt=\"\u5b87\u68b6\u525b\u58eb\u3055\u3093\" class=\"wp-image-28087\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/d119b4ba78c54a9f33c479a98e7a2f4d.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28351\" style=\"width:143px;height:auto\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Maya Sekine, host of AIR-G\u2019 (Upopoy Radio) will appear as MC<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"event04\" class=\"wp-block-group bd_pink\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center ribon\" id=\"4\">Feb. 7 (Sat.) \u2013 8 (Sun.)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center event_title\">1st International Indigenous Museums Symposium \u201cIndigenous \u00d7 Museum\u201d \u2014 Collaboration, Dialogue, and Reimagination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This inaugural \u201cInternational Indigenous Museums Symposium\u201d brings together directors of six Indigenous museums from places currently called the United States, Australia, Finland, and Japan to discuss the complex and sensitive relationship between Indigenous Peoples and museums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns col_intro is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Museum Presentations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list_box\">\n<li>Schedule: February 7 (Sat), 2026 10:00am \u2013 4:30pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Venue: <em>uwenewsar tumpu<\/em> (Conference Room, National Ainu Museum)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capacity: 150 people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bookings must be made in advance through National Ainu Museum website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Symposium<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list_box\">\n<li>Schedule: February 8 (Sun), 2026 1:00pm \u2013 4:30pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Venue: <em>uekari cise <\/em>(Cultural Exchange Hall)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capacity: 250 people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bookings must be made in advance through National Ainu Museum website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Headshot_Chavez_Lamar.jpg\" alt=\"\u56fd\u7acb\u30a2\u30e1\u30ea\u30ab\u30f3\u30fb\u30a4\u30f3\u30c7\u30a3\u30a2\u30f3\u535a\u7269\u9928\uff08NMAI\uff09\u3001\u9928\u9577\u3001\u30b7\u30f3\u30b7\u30a2\u30fb\u30c1\u30e3\u30d9\u30b9\u30fb\u30e9\u30de\u30fc\u535a\u58eb\" class=\"wp-image-28096\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dr. Cynthia Chavez Lamar<br>Director, National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Leonard_Hill_Headshot.jpg\" alt=\"\u30aa\u30fc\u30b9\u30c8\u30e9\u30ea\u30a2\u5148\u4f4f\u6c11\u7814\u7a76\u6240\uff08AIATSIS\uff09\u3001CEO\u3001\u30ec\u30ca\u30fc\u30c9\u30fb\u30d2\u30eb\" class=\"wp-image-28097\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Leonard Hill<br>Chief Executive Officer, the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Director_Taina_Pieski.jpg\" alt=\"\u30b5\u30fc\u30df\u535a\u7269\u9928SIIDA\u3001\u9928\u9577\u3001\u30bf\u30a4\u30ca\u30fb\u30de\u30ec\u30c3\u30c8\u30fb\u30d4\u30a8\u30b9\u30ad\" class=\"wp-image-28098\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Taina M\u00e1ret Pieski<br>Director, the S\u00e1mi Museum Siida<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline btn_cta is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nam.go.jp\/en\/activity\/event\/symposium20260207\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Details\uff06Registration<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"event07\" class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center ribon\" id=\"6\">Feb. 11 (Wed., holiday)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center event_title\">Making Sounds<br><strong>Try Playing the <em>Tonkori<\/em>!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Pick up a <em>tonkori<\/em> zither and try to make sounds. The experience includes an explanation and mini performances of this instrument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list_box\">\n<li>Time: 10:00am-4:00pm<br>*Mini performances will be held at 10:30-10:40am and 1:00-1:10pm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duration: 10 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Venue: <em>ikar usi <\/em>(Crafts Studio)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admission: free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capacity: 20 people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admission format: Arrive, enter, and leave at any time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/6a9009075b849a73d68ddbe6288b203a-1600x1067.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28361\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"event05\" class=\"wp-block-group bg_yellow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center ribon\" id=\"5\">Feb. 14 (Sat.)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center event_title soul\">Sounds of Our Souls Ringing Out Across Upopoy<br><strong>UPOPOY Music Festival \u200b<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list_box center\">\n<li>Time: 1:30-4:30pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Venue: <em>uekari cise <\/em>(Cultural Exchange Hall)\u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admission: free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capacity: 303 people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admission format: Arrive, Seat ticket required (available in front of Cultural Exchange Hall) \u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:20px\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center bg_black\">Performers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group performer\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">\u53f0\u7396\u7dda\u697d\u570f(Siva9 Band) \u200b<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns mt2 m2 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-10 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0652ff6186d4f9de2c16f436cc870cf4-1600x1066.jpg\" alt=\"\u4e8c\u53f0\u7396\u7dda\u697d\u570f(Siva9Band) \u200b\u753b\u50cf1\" class=\"wp-image-28101\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.67%\">\n<p>A band of indigenous Bunun and Paiwan people from Taiwan. Their music combines traditional chanting with elements of rock and country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-not-stacked-on-mobile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2.jpg\" alt=\"\u4e8c\u53f0\u7396\u7dda\u697d\u570f(Siva9Band) \u200b\u753b\u50cf2\" class=\"wp-image-28103\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_8678-1600x1066.jpg\" alt=\"\u4e8c\u53f0\u7396\u7dda\u697d\u570f(Siva9Band) \u200b\u753b\u50cf3\" class=\"wp-image-28104\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group performer\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\"><strong>nincup<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns mt2 m2 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-12 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0S5A0064.jpg\" alt=\"\u30cb\u30f3\u30c1\u30e6\u30d5\u309c(nincup) \u200b\u753b\u50cf1\" class=\"wp-image-28102\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div 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src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0S5A9012.jpg\" alt=\"\u30cb\u30f3\u30c1\u30e6\u30d5\u309c(nincup) \u200b\u753b\u50cf3\" class=\"wp-image-28106\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"event06\" class=\"wp-block-group bg_beige\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading event_title\" id=\"8\">The National Ainu Museum\u2019s 9th Seasonal Exhibition<br><strong>The NAM Collection Ikor-<ruby>\uff13<rt>Iyeerep<\/rt><\/ruby>&#8211;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-13 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list_box\">\n<li>Period: Jan. 10 (Sat.) \u2013 Feb. 23 (Mon., holiday)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Venue: <em>an=ukokor aynu ikor oma kenru <\/em>(National Ainu Museum)\u200b <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admission: free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admission format: Arrive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This exhibition shares how Ainu resources are collected, preserved, and repaired to pass them on to future generations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"sml\">*<em>iye-erep<\/em> is Ainu for \u201cthird.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-4 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline btn_cta is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/nam.go.jp\/en\/exhibition\/floor2\/special\/shuzoshiryo2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Details<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow 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Lake<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-14 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Upopoy is located next to Lake Poroto, which freezes over in winter, creating the ideal conditions for leisure activities like smelt fishing. Enjoy the view of Upopoy from the frozen lake as you experience a winter-only program that shows a new side of Ainu culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list_box\">\n<li>Time: (1) 10:45-11:25am, (2) 1:45-2:25pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Venue: Lake Poroto<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admission: free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capacity: 20 people \u200b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admission format: Bookings must be made in advance through Webket<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>*Please be aware that strollers and wheelchairs cannot be used on the ice. This event is not safe for persons who cannot walk steadily without assistance, as participants will be walking on ice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>*This event may be canceled due to inclement weather or unsuitable ice conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/90c2191fc89e1ab76a759cdb6c396efa.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-28509\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide -hide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:30px\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline btn_cta is-style-outline--4\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Book here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a44f494b976a31a32f881fad57e2d53e\" style=\"color:#f6f3f3\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/ac1ca423944c675cb8838dedb3e9817e-1.pdf\">Flyer: UPOPOY CULTURE FEST: Connecting the Ainu with Indigenous Peoples Around the World (PDF, 2.21MB)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group share\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Share on social media!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sns_icon\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"sns_widget_block\"><div class=\"a2a_kit a2a_kit_size_32 a2a_follow addtoany_list\"><a class=\"a2a_button_instagram\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ainumuseumpark\" title=\"Instagram\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"sns_widget_block\"><div class=\"a2a_kit a2a_kit_size_32 addtoany_list\"><a class=\"a2a_button_facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.addtoany.com\/add_to\/facebook?linkurl=https%3A%2F%2Fainu-upopoy.jp%2Fen%2Fen%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fpages%2F6117&amp;linkname=\" title=\"Facebook\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Information Jan. 17 (Sat.)\u3000released the webpage UPOPOY CULTURE FEST Feb. 7 (Sat.) \u2013 14 (Sat.), 2026 Immerse yourself in Ainu culture and learn about indigenous peoples around the world.With once-in-a-lifetime events and special guests,this week is a celebration of indigenous culture and thought, full of experiences that will broaden your world. Packed with all kinds of events and stage performances from around the world! Feb. 7 (Sat.) Warm Lights in the Winter NightShiraoi Sky Lantern Festival Sky lanterns decorated with Ainu patterns are launched into the night sky. The ethereal beauty will take your breath away. *20 drop-ins are allowed. 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