{"id":6005,"date":"2025-10-30T09:40:34","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T00:40:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/en\/?post_type=topic_post&#038;p=6005"},"modified":"2026-03-09T17:51:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T08:51:08","slug":"introducing-upopoys-5th-anniversary-celebration","status":"publish","type":"topic_post","link":"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/en\/topics\/introducing-upopoys-5th-anniversary-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"Introducing Upopoy\u2019s 5th Anniversary Celebration!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beginning in October, a variety of events will take place, including an expansion of our free admission day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Saturday, July 12, 2025, marks five years since Upopoy first opened its doors. Since then, we have welcomed more than 1.6 million visitors. To express our gratitude for the support and cooperation of everyone, including our local community in Hokkaido, we will be hosting Upopoy\u2019s 5th Anniversary Celebration from October 2025 to the end of March 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Outline<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Three Consecutive Free Admission Days (Nov. 1 to Nov. 3, 2025)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our annual free admission day, usually held on November 3rd (Culture Day), will be held for three consecutive days this year: Saturday, November 1 through Monday, November 3 (Culture Day). During this period, we will offer special events exclusive to certain days along with our regular programs, including exhibitions, performing arts, and workshops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. A New Special Program for Winter (Held in stages from Dec. 2025 onwards)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Experience winter-specific Ainu ways of life, sky lanterns, and other seasonal activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. A Special Event Celebrating Multicultural Inclusion (Feb. 2026)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>From Sunday, February 1 to Saturday, February 14, we will be hosting Multicultural Inclusion Week, featuring a program that explores diverse themes such as Japanese traditional culture, global Indigenous cultures, and world music, with particular emphasis on Ainu culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Limited-time Admission Discounts (From Oct. 2025)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to offering a limited-time web discount for date-specific one day tickets, we will publish a family discount (various types, 200 yen off per person) in the PR publication HOKKAIDO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Special Events for Upopoy\u2019s 5th Anniversary Celebration<\/strong><\/h3>\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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-5588340636dd8b46e4be166a41cea8e7\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#1f497d\">1. Free Admission Days<br> Saturday, November 1 to Monday (public holiday), November 3<br><br> <span style=\"background-color: #9df4fa;color: #000000;padding: 5px 10px;border-radius: 10px\">Inside Upopoy<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Packed with exciting things to see and do, this year\u2019s event lasts for three days!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Traditional Performing Arts<br>Enjoy songs, dances, oral literature, and musical performances in various styles. Some dance sessions even invite participation!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workshops<br>A hunting-inspired workshop using a real bow and arrow, Ainu traditional instruments, <em>mukkuri<\/em> (a kind of mouth harp) performance workshop, free coaster embroidering workshop, etc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distribution of free I LOHAS (first-come-first-served basis) and wrist bands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limited-time installation of a bounce house for children<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food trucks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stamp rally in collaboration with a popular manga, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSC9915re_original-1600x1200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26740\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\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-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0219_original-1600x1200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26741\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/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\/09\/840d916bae63b858da11333d6348d78c-2-1600x1200.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26888\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/muryoukaihou-2025\/\">Special site here<\/a> *In Japanese only<\/p>\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-group has-upopoy-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-0542d5e65d114ea1bdb267c156aa292f\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#1f497d\">2. Admission Discounts<br>Scheduled for mid-October to Tuesday, March 31<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To show our thanks, we are offering limited-time discounts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Web discounts on date-specific one day tickets through the Upopoy website and Jalan.net, and a family discount (various types, 200 yen off per person) published in the PR publication HOKKAIDO<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Web discounts applied to admission fees (Date-specific one day tickets) (tax included)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Adult (General)<\/td><td><span style=\"color: red\">1,000 yen<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>High school student (General)<\/td><td><span style=\"color: red\">400 yen<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Junior high school student and under<\/td><td>Free<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list footnote_list\">\n<li>An additional fee applies to some activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admission is free of charge for visitors with disabilities and one caregiver. Present any documentation upon entry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\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\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/b6187b78f35791a1247650260b76a4bd-1600x1066.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25148\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-101d40039368aa20bf794fd7f456e986\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#1f497d\">3. Winter Experiences at Upopoy<br> A fully fledged winter program at the park<br><br> <span style=\"background-color: #9df4fa;color: #000000;padding: 5px 10px;border-radius: 10px\">Inside Upopoy<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Experience Ainu culture through a winter-exclusive program and witness the grandeur of nature, including a frozen Lake Poroto<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reenactment of winter-specific Ainu ways of life at the<em> Kotan<\/em>\uff08Traditional Ainu Village\uff09area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sky lanterns floating in the night sky during the depths of Hokkaido\u2019s winter create a magical scene (Scheduled for February)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other winter-exclusive experiences are also planned<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/dc1e6dc39ea94a1b2fbb764088bc8b54.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24806\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/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\/09\/b3584c523af8525cacf59b5f2a2607fc-3-1600x1200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26889\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\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\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/1c7942635fd89aed5c8922e8a2595252-1600x1067.jpg\" alt=\"\u30af\u30c1\u30e3\uff08\u72e9\u5c0f\u5c4b\uff09\u5916\u89b3\" class=\"wp-image-21643\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\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-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/cfc0708e3f262d977d6c706419e9b699-1600x1067.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26762\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-b4751b3be12d7d58e4242d09d44e5d3e\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#1f497d\"><strong>Multicultural Inclusion Week<br><br>  <\/strong>4. A Collaboration Between Ainu and Japanese Traditional Performing Arts<br>Sunday, February 1<br><br> <span style=\"background-color: #9df4fa;color: #000000;padding: 5px 10px;border-radius: 10px\">Cultural Exchange Hall<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A collaboration between Ainu and Japanese traditional performing arts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A collaborative event between Ainu and Japanese traditional performing arts, featuring talk sessions with inheritors of each tradition as well as performances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/357eb7e487cd21fe2f1eb7580f02f987-1600x1067.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25283\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-0fb5dacfe9d70eea02f8c5385ec94f64\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#1f497d\"><strong>Multicultural Inclusion Week<br><br>  <\/strong>5. International Symposium<br>Saturday, February 7 and Sunday, February 8<br><br> <span style=\"background-color: #9df4fa;color: #000000;padding: 5px 10px;border-radius: 10px\">Museum Conference Room\/Cultural Exchange Hall<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>National Indigenous museums of the world gather!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An international symposium held with directors of Finnish, Australian and American Indigenous museums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A presentation introducing each museum is also scheduled<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns 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<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/d44617708ffa3a1311347187a39e9aa6-1600x721.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26836\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-c65820e3d6eda40ab50a98ff33333048\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#1f497d\"><strong>Multicultural Inclusion Week<br><br> <\/strong>6. UPOPOY Music Festival 2026<br>Saturday, February 14<br><br> <span style=\"background-color: #9df4fa;color: #000000;padding: 5px 10px;border-radius: 10px\">Cultural Exchange Hall<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy Ainu music and folk music from around the world at Upopoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Live performances featuring Ainu musicians and folk music groups from around the world<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1603d45cf38f0ad9902ff6a8568689dd.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26770\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\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-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/9e2225bf029be9c6ce61e9bc61a7cc55-1600x1066.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26771\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\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\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/e947f307062303b4a7e109533fad89c2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26772\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\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\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/81305d59ceefca720670756daad07865.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26773\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\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-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/a7fc69d2b91dd5f8d6b40799becebdae-1600x1067.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26774\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\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-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/be0bd79a86ac33b4a5bc05ce0fa67a4f-1600x1067.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26775\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list footnote_list\">\n<li>The photos show performers from the UPOPOY Music Festival 2025<\/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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-1bd819a0e48786840d162d62eef3fee1\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#1f497d\">7. Upopoy\u2019s 5th Anniversary Celebration: Ainu Collection at the Vienna World Exposition of 1873 <br> Saturday, July 5 to Sunday, November 16<br><br> <span style=\"background-color: #9df4fa;color: #000000;padding: 5px 10px;border-radius: 10px\">Museum Conference Room\/Cultural Exchange Hall<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Materials that were sent to Berlin, Germany, have returned to Hokkaido after about 150 years!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nam.go.jp\/en\/exhibition\/floor2\/special\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Special site here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An exhibition of the international collection from Berlin, Germany, returning to Hokkaido for the first time in approximately 150 years. It presents the formation of the Ainu collection and its historical context, beginning with the Vienna World Exposition\u2014a symbol of Japan&#8217;s modernization and internationalization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9 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\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/132215e4245b5b7a3705929226f9e056.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23815\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other Events in the Second Half of FY2025 (October to March)<\/strong><\/h3>\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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-d3e399d154d8d654cb0c22c0599ead07\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#1f497d\">8. Ainu Art Show 2025<br> Sunday, October 12 to Monday (public holiday), October 13<br><br> <span style=\"background-color: #9df4fa;color: #000000;padding: 5px 10px;border-radius: 10px\">Inside Upopoy<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A special two-day event to fully immerse yourself in the art and craft of talented creators!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In addition to exhibiting and selling pieces by artists and artisans active across the country, diverse programs, including talk sessions and workshops let you engage directly with exhibitors while experiencing the charm of handmade work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Receive a limited-edition sticker featuring the motif from Kohei Fujito\u2019s work \u201cSinging for the Future\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns 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\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/1C4A3886-1600x1067.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26779\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-8aca72f54a4587038b4f124512b2225a\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#1f497d\">9. Illuminations<br> Saturday, November 22 to Sunday, March 22<br><br> <span style=\"background-color: #9df4fa;color: #000000;padding: 5px 10px;border-radius: 10px\">Cikisani Square<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Approximately 83,000 light bulbs transform Upopoy into a magical space! \u2606<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Brilliant illuminations with silhouettes of animals connected to Ainu culture decorate the park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enjoy winter at Upopoy in a mystical setting with Lake Poroto as the backdrop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-11 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\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/95219de1a240594e8393d7ee61e8ce9a.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26781\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\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\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/5c061fa24d33e236854b6d9d88b453f7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26782\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-889086f07184d7f632bbe9b23576e04a\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#1f497d\">10. Upopoy, Shiraoi, and Noboribetsu Photography Contest 2025 <br> Wednesday, July 9 to Sunday, November 30<br><br> <span style=\"background-color: #9df4fa;color: #000000;padding: 5px 10px;border-radius: 10px\">Inside Upopoy\/Surrounding area<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Submit your most captivating photo!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A photo contest in collaboration with Tokyo Camera Club is underway, themed \u201cshareworthy Hokkaido moments.\u201d Submissions are open for photographs taken in Upopoy, Shiraoi Town, and Noboribetsu City<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winners will receive special prizes, such as accommodation vouchers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Results are scheduled to be announced in late February on a special website and other platforms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocameraclub.com\/ainu-upopoy\/contest2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/tokyocameraclub.com\/ainu-upopoy\/contest2025\/\">Special site here<\/a> *In Japanese only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns 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\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/b95af7a2f30762e362af93bbd4d4d191-1600x1067.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26783\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9Hiroki Inoue<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\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\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/9d6ec63d36e57a13051b580bec9a6230.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26784\"\/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Hiroki Inoue<\/strong><br>Photographer from Sapporo. In 2016 he became the first Japanese to be awarded first place for the Nature Category of the National Geographic \u201cTRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-82b3132ff61361df4819684af8487267\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#1f497d\">11. Upopoy Explore &amp; Learn Campaign<br> Friday, July 11 to Sunday, February 1<br><br> <span style=\"background-color: #9df4fa;color: #000000;padding: 5px 10px;border-radius: 10px\">Inside Upopoy<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Join the Upopoy Explore &amp; Learn Campaign: an exciting way for children and parents to tour Upopoy on foot! \u266c<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Encourage your child\u2019s curiosity, independence, teamwork and communication skills by exploring and learning at Upopoy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download the Upopoy Explore &amp; Learn Guidebook from our website\u2014your helpful guide before, during, and after your visit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join programs and add stamps to your guidebook to enter a lottery for the chance to win original Upopoy merchandise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/tabiiku2025\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/tabiiku2025\/\">Special site here<\/a> *In Japanese only<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ainu-upopoy.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tabiiku_ogp-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24360\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/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<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-2cc44649d20181ebea875483fd9fa4eb\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#1f497d\">12. 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