Opening of Upopoi, a base for transmitting Ainu culture, 12:43, July 12, Shiraoi-cho, Hokkaido
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Upopoi, a national facility that serves as a base for transmitting Ainu culture in Shiraoi Town, Hokkaido, opened on the 12th.
Upopoi, which opened, is expected to play a role as a base for the reconstruction and development of the Ainu culture, which is being lost due to the construction of the first national museum in northern Japan.
Upopoi, which means "singing in large numbers" in the Ainu language, is an important facility for Ainu people who have suffered from discrimination and prejudice under the influence of so-called assimilation policies that began in earnest after the Meiji era.
At the ceremony to commemorate the opening of business, Governor Suzuki of Hokkaido said, "It is an important facility for Ainu people and locals all over the country. I want to make it a facility that is loved by many people and will be familiar for a long time."
Then, the tape was cut, and the visitors were watching the traditional Ainu dance, which is registered as a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage, in the hall.
In the recreated traditional Ainu village, visitors were told about the ritual of praying to God at a house called "Chise."
In order to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, Upopoi has a reservation system for admission for the time being, as well as an experience program to cook Ainu food.
Also, a separate online reservation is required to enter the National Museum of Ainu People, so please check the website.