[Upopoy] Shiraoi, Hokkaido | Audio Guide App Renewal on April 1, 2026 (Wed)
Upopoy (National Ainu Museum and Park) will renew its official audio guide app to a browser-based system starting April 1, 2026. The conventional download-type app will be discontinued on April 10.
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Upopoy (National Ainu Museum and Park), operated by the Foundation for Ainu Culture (Chuo-ku, Sapporo, President: Teruki Tsunemoto), will renew its currently provided "Upopoy Official Audio Guide App" starting Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
After the renewal, the provision format will change to a new system that can be used on the web. Along with this, new Ainu language text will be published as an introduction to introduce existing content, in addition to the existing Ainu language audio.
Furthermore, the distribution of the conventional download-type app will end on Friday, April 10, 2026.
About the "Upopoy Official Audio Guide App"
It was released in 2020 as a free app that can be downloaded and used on mobile devices (smartphones, tablets). It introduces various initiatives through audio and photos along with overviews of exhibitions and programs at the National Ainu Museum and Park, providing audio and text in 8 languages including Ainu for 31 contents at the National Ainu Museum and 15 contents at the National Ainu Park.
The purpose is to deepen the understanding of Ainu culture by allowing users to enjoy it at home, as well as using it within the park along with exhibition viewing and program experiences at Upopoy.
[Upopoy Official Audio Guide App Link]
About the Discontinuation of the Download-Type App
The distribution of the download version of the "Upopoy Official Audio Guide App" available on the App Store and Google Play will end on Friday, April 10, 2026.
[End of Provision Date] Friday, April 10, 2026
[Regarding the Use of the Old App After Distribution Ends]
Please note that while already installed apps may continue to be usable, re-installation and re-downloading will no longer be possible.
Renewal Points
From Download Version to Browser Version
When using the app, as long as there is an internet connection, it can be accessed immediately without downloading.
[Supported Environment]
Recommended for use on mobile devices
OS: Latest Android, Latest iOS
Browser: Latest versions of Google Chrome, Safari, Microsoft Edge, Firefox
After the renewal, the provision format will change to a new system that can be used on the web. Along with this, new Ainu language text will be published as an introduction to introduce existing content, in addition to the existing Ainu language audio.
Furthermore, the distribution of the conventional download-type app will end on Friday, April 10, 2026.
About the "Upopoy Official Audio Guide App"
It was released in 2020 as a free app that can be downloaded and used on mobile devices (smartphones, tablets). It introduces various initiatives through audio and photos along with overviews of exhibitions and programs at the National Ainu Museum and Park, providing audio and text in 8 languages including Ainu for 31 contents at the National Ainu Museum and 15 contents at the National Ainu Park.
The purpose is to deepen the understanding of Ainu culture by allowing users to enjoy it at home, as well as using it within the park along with exhibition viewing and program experiences at Upopoy.
[Upopoy Official Audio Guide App Link]
About the Discontinuation of the Download-Type App
The distribution of the download version of the "Upopoy Official Audio Guide App" available on the App Store and Google Play will end on Friday, April 10, 2026.
[End of Provision Date] Friday, April 10, 2026
[Regarding the Use of the Old App After Distribution Ends]
Please note that while already installed apps may continue to be usable, re-installation and re-downloading will no longer be possible.
Renewal Points
From Download Version to Browser Version
When using the app, as long as there is an internet connection, it can be accessed immediately without downloading.
[Supported Environment]
Recommended for use on mobile devices
OS: Latest Android, Latest iOS
Browser: Latest versions of Google Chrome, Safari, Microsoft Edge, Firefox