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Upopoy

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Upopoy is a national center dedicated to the revival and development of Ainu culture.

Upopoy
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What it is

  • A national center for Ainu culture.
  • Means 'singing in a large group' in Ainu language.
  • Opened on July 12, 2020.

What to see

  • National Ainu Museum, Japan's first national Ainu museum.
  • National Ainu Park, an experiential field museum.
  • A memorial facility on a hill east of Lake Poroto.

When to go

  • Free admission on Culture Day, November 3rd.

Getting there

  • 10-minute walk from JR Shiraoi Station North Exit.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

北海道白老郡白老町若草町2-3-1 Open in Google Maps

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