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  • Watch Ainu Crafts

    See demonstrations and exhibitions of all kinds of traditional Ainu crafts. The craftspeople will tell you about their crafts while they work. Required Time — Capacity — Time Fee How to take part Go directly to venue Available languages — Notes / Items to bring YouTube Instagram

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  • pirka! BINGO a=ki ro

    Play a bingo game using Ainu words for animals and traditional items. Required Time Approx. 30 min. Capacity 25 people Time Fee Free (included in admission) How to take part Meet at the venue Available languages – Notes / Items to bring – YouTube Instagram

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  • aynuitak ari a=ye ro

    Learn everyday words in Ainu. Required Time Approx. 15 min. Capacity 30 people Time Fee Free (included in admission) How to take part Meet at the venue Available languages – Notes / Items to bring – YouTube Instagram

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  • amip

    Try on some pieces of Ainu clothing at the kotan. Adult and child sizes are available. Required Time Approx. 10 min. Capacity Maximum 20 people at a time Time Fee Free (included in admission) How to take part Go directly to venue Available languages ー Notes / Items to bring…

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  • ikarkar=an ro（11/1ｰ4/23）

    Try embroidering an Ainu pattern. Required Time Approx. 60 min Capacity 20 people Time Fee 1,000 yen (bag or wooden frame)Free (coaster) How to take part Reservation required at venue (at least 5 minutes before start time) Available languages Explanatory materials are available in English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Korean,…

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  • 1,000円〜

    inuye=an ro（11/1ｰ4/23）

    Try carving an Ainu pattern. Required Time Approx. 60 min. Capacity 10 people Time Fee Coaster: 1,000 yen Smartphone stand: 1,500 yen How to take part Reservation required (at least 5 minutes before start time) Available languages Explanatory materials are available in English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Korean, Thai and…

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  • Tonkori for Beginners（11/1-4/23）

    Learn how to hold and play the tonkori zither, and create various sounds. Required Time Approx. 20 min. Capacity 10 people Time Fee Free (included in admission) How to take part Reservation required (at least 10 mins. before start time) Available languages Explanatory materials are available in English, Chinese (Simplified…

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  • 1,000 yen

    Mukkuri for Beginners（11/1-4/23）

    Learn how to hold and play the mukkuri, a kind of mouth harp, and create various sounds. Required Time Approx. 10 min. Capacity Maximum 10 people at a time Time Fee 1,000 yen *Free for people who bring their own mukkuri How to take part Meet at the venue Available languages Explanatory…

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  • 500円

    aksinot

    Free : an archery experience with a simplified bow and arrow. Charges apply: A hunting-inspired workshop using a real bow and arrow. *Weekends and National Holidays only Required Time Free : Approx. 5 min.Charges apply : Approx. 10 min. Capacity – Time Fee 3 arrows per person: Free Program with…

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  • itak tomari

    Listen to, see, envision and speak part of the Ainu language through installation art. Required Time – Capacity Approx. 15 people at a time Time Fee Free (included in admission) How to take part Go directly to venue Available languages – Notes / Items to bring Open until 30 minutes…

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