The Nibutani Ainu Culture Museum in Biratori opened in 1992 😊 The museum is divided into four zones, offering a fascinating look at Ainu life and culture 👀👂 〈Ainu〉Zone — Daily Life See everyday tools and household items that show how people lived. 〈Kamuy〉Zone — The World of Gods Explore Ainu prayers, beliefs, legends, and stories. 〈Mosir〉Zone — Gifts of the Land Learn about agriculture, hunting, transportation, and funerary customs. 〈Moreu〉Zone — Traditional Crafts Admire the skill and artist

The Ainu language is in its own language family, and as a 'language isolate' (with no known related languages) is distinct from Japanese. In the past it has largely been passed down by word of mouth and has been central to the transmission of Ainu culture. Today, Sekine Kenji leads the children’s Ainu language classes in the Nibutani Community Centre each week. The language is learned through games, songs, written exercises and dances. Join a series of Ainu language events held at Japan House Lo

Te Iwi Ainu | He kanikani hoari I to mātou taenga mai ki Nibutani i te moutere o Hokkaido, Hapanī, i waimarie mātou ki te mātaki i ngā kanikani me te whakarongo ki ngā waiata o te iwi taketake nei. From the streets of Verona in Italy 🇮🇹 to the community of Nibutani in Japan 🇯🇵 On arriving in Nibutani we were welcomed by the native Ainu people through their ceremony and were privileged to see them perform their traditional sword dance and sing their traditional songs. #Ainu #Japan #Nibutani #