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- Present the smartphone wallpaper you got by reading the campaign poster and receive an “original can badge”!
- *One badge per person will be given regardless of the number of wallpapers you present.
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- Original stickers will be given to those who participate in any of the four Ainu cultural experience programs.
- *Two types of stickers will be distributed in two phases.
1st: October 8 (tue) to December 28 (sat), 2024
2nd: January 4 (sat), 2025 to March 30(sun), 2025 - *The sticker distribution period is subject to change according to the opening schedule of Upopoi.
- *One sticker will be given per person per program participation.
- *Some experience programs are scheduled to begin in November.
- *Two types of stickers will be distributed in two phases.
©Satoru Noda/SHUEISHA, GOLDEN KAMUY Project
◆About Upopoy
Upopoy is a national center for learning and inheriting the history and culture of the Ainu people. It is a place to pass down and share, from multiple perspectives, the Ainu culture, which has evolved through a long history of interaction with nature. It also offers everything visitors of all ages and nationalities need to explore the Ainu worldview, their relationship with nature, and their values as elements symbolic of a society built on mutual respect and coexistence.
Upopoy Guide
Enjoy learning about Ainu culture!
Ainu Culture
Experiences
Two types of traditional performing arts are showcased on stage. They are an integral part of Ainu rituals and daily life. One is the Sinot, which expresses the transmission of culture through singing, dancing, and instrumental performances inherited in each region. The other is the Imeru, which expresses the restoration and regeneration of songs and dances that have been buried in history.
Play a traditional Ainu game using a children’s bow and arrow set and experience Ainu hunting techniques and etiquette. Blunt arrows are used so anyone can play the game safely. The goal is to hit a shell representing prey, but this is more difficult than it looks, making the challenge all the more exciting.
You can sample Ohau, a traditional dish of the Ainu people. Ohau is a soup made by stewing local ingredients and has been said to be a central part of the Ainu diet. Let's experience the food culture of the Ainu tribe and hinna (meaning “to be thankful for food” in Ainu language) together.
Learn how to play the mukkuri (mouth harp), a traditional instrument of the Ainu people that is played by echoing the sound of small valves in the mouth. The sound of rain and wind, animal sounds, and one's own emotions are freely expressed. Tones change depending on the size of the space in the mouth and the way you inhale and blow. It is highly flexible and addictive.