"Upopoi", the base for transmitting Ainu culture, opened on July 12th, Shiraoi Town, Hokkaido June 19th 12:25

Uppoi, an Ainu culture transmission center, which has been under development in Shiraoi Town, Hokkaido, will open on the 12th of next month (July).

As a space symbolizing coexistence with the Ainu people, the government's development of the Ainu culture transmission base, "Upopoi," in Shiraoi Town, Hokkaido, was opened in April due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection. Was postponed.

Regarding the schedule of opening, Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga announced at a press conference on the 19th that it will be the 12th of next month and will hold a commemorative ceremony on the 11th of the previous day.

“I hope that many people inside and outside Japan will experience the wonderfulness of Ainu culture and will be able to sympathize with the idea of ​​ethnic symbiosis. We will do our utmost to improve the attractiveness of Upopoi and to strengthen public relations activities, aiming to reach the target of everyone."

Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Akabane "I want you to understand the charm"

Regarding the official opening of the Ainu culture transmission base "Upopoi", Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism at the press conference after the Cabinet meeting, as a result of examining the opening time based on the intentions of local Hokkaido and Shiraoi town, next month 12th It has been decided that it will be opened and a memorial ceremony will be held on the 11th of the previous day.

After that, "I would like to work on preparations while taking proper measures against infectious diseases so that Upopoi can start with the best feeling of celebration. I would like more people to visit and understand the charm of Upopoi." I said.

And, Mr. Akabane said, "It is a facility made with a considerable amount of liver roasting as a country, and I want all the townspeople to love it as a local facility with a position like "Upopoi Ambassador". It was