[Airport] 3/1~ Reopened! At New Chitose Airport, feel the Ainu culture

The Ainu people are the indigenous people of the northern part of the Japanese archipelago, especially Hokkaido.
Starting with the Ainu language, which is a language that is different from Japanese,
"Spiritual culture", "old-fashioned dance" (traditional dance), embroidery of unique "pattern", crafts such as wood carvings
It has developed its own culture.
At New Chitose Airport, learn about the culture of the Ainu people.
You can also buy Ainu crafts.

1. Gift Shop "AINU MOSIR" (3/1~ Reopened)

Ainu embroidered accessories and clothing, hand-crafted woodwork, etc.
"AINU MOSIR" sells carefully made products.
The delicate design is so complete that it is mesmerizing.
Recommended for those who are looking for a special gift.

■Location: Domestic Terminal Building 2F
■Business Hours: 8 a.m. ~ 8 p.m.
■ Official Website: AINU MOSIR | New Chitose Airport Terminal Building (new-chitose-airport.jp)

2, Exhibition Space

On the second floor of the International Terminal Building, there is an exhibition area where you can learn more about the Ainu people and Ainu culture.
Photographs and explanations of Ainu national cuisine, musical instruments, costumes, etc.
It is written in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean, so please take a look.

3, Let's learn Ainu

The Ainu language has some similarities to Japanese, but there are many grammatical differences.
It used to be used only orally, but
Currently, characters that are not in the existing katakana are also used.
It was lost during the modernization process after the Meiji era,
In 2009 (Heisei 21), it was designated by UNESCO as a language in danger of extinction.

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- こんにちは / Hello / irankarapte! / イランカラプテ

- 少しお休みください / Take a little rest / ponno sini yan / ボンノ シニ ヤン

- いってらっしゃい / Goodbye / Apunno Paye Yan / アプンノ パイェヤン

-ありがとう / Thank you / iyairaykere / イヤイライケレ

-元気ですか? / How are you? / e=iwanke ya? / エイワンケ　ヤ？

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If you need to take the JR Rapid Airport (JR train) from New Chitose Airport to Sapporo
Listen to the on-board announcements!
You can hear the Ainu language.

4. Learn about the Ainu people at Upopoi

Japan's first Ainu-themed national center opened on July 12, 2020 in Shiraoi-cho, Hokkaido.
The Ainu culture is a precious part of Japan, and its existence is in jeopardy.
A society that respects the dignity of indigenous peoples and does not discriminate against diverse people.
It is a symbolic space built to create a healthy society with a rich culture.
'Upopoi' means 'to sing (with many people)' in the Ainu language.

■Location: 2-3, Wakakusacho, Shiraoi Gun Shiraoi Cho, Hokkaido, 059-0902, Japan
Hours: Weekdays 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Weekends 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Official Website: ainu-upopoy.jp

For more information on how to get to Upopoi, the facilities in Upopoi, and how to enjoy 100 pro, please check out the following article!