[Open-Air Museum of Man, Little World] 'Ainu Week' - 4 Days Approaching Ainu Culture <Aichi>
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- [Open-Air Museum of Man, Little World] 'Ainu Week' - 4 Days Approaching Ainu Culture <Aichi>
- Little World Museum of Man in Aichi will hold 'Ainu Week' for 4 days in April, featuring Ainu traditional dances, Mukkuri experiences, and Hokkaido gibier food at the newly restored 'Hokkaido Ainu House'.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: April 4, 2026
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Little World Museum of Man in Aichi will hold 'Ainu Week' for 4 days in April, featuring Ainu traditional dances, Mukkuri experiences, and Hokkaido gibier food at the newly restored 'Hokkaido Ainu House'.
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- [Open-Air Museum of Man, Little World] 'Ainu Week' - 4 Days Approaching Ainu Culture <Aichi> (April 4, 2026), PR Times
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- April 4, 2026
Little World Museum of Man in Aichi will hold 'Ainu Week' for 4 days in April, featuring Ainu traditional dances, Mukkuri experiences, and Hokkaido gibier food at the newly restored 'Hokkaido Ainu House'.
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The venue, the 'Hokkaido Ainu House' area, is a precious building whose restoration work was just completed at the end of January this year, thanks to the support of many people through crowdfunding. We will hold a 'Traditional Dance Stage' in this area.
At the same time, visitors can also enjoy the experience of playing the traditional instrument 'Mukkuri' and Hokkaido gourmet foods such as gibier dishes.
In addition, Hokkaido and Ainu goods will be on sale from April 11 (Sat) to April 19 (Sun).
Details are as follows.
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Traditional Dance Stage
Set on the stage of the 'Hokkaido Ainu House,' which just finished restoration in January of this year, the songs and dances passed down by the Ainu people will be performed.
[Image: Nibutani Ainu] [Image: Upopoy (National Ainu Museum and Park)]
[April 11 (Sat) / 12 (Sun)]
[Performers] Nibutani Ainu
[Performance Times] (1) 10:30~ (2) 13:00~
[April 18 (Sat) / 19 (Sun)]
[Performers] Upopoy (National Ainu Museum and Park)
[Performance Times] (1) 10:30~ (2) 13:00~
* Mukkuri playing experience is also available exclusively on these 2 days.
* Viewing is free (A separate admission fee for Little World is required)
* Venues and contents are subject to change in case of rain.
* Please note that the contents vary depending on the performance.
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FAQ
When and where will the 'Ainu Week' event take place at the Open-Air Museum of Man, Little World?
The 'Ainu Week' event will take place on April 11, 12, 18, and 19 at the Open-Air Museum of Man, Little World in Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture.
Which groups will perform traditional Ainu dances during the 'Ainu Week' event and on what dates?
The Nibutani Ainu will perform on April 11 and 12, while Upopoy (National Ainu Museum and Park) will perform on April 18 and 19 at the Hokkaido Ainu House stage.
What traditional Ainu instrument can visitors experience playing during the 'Ainu Week' event?
Visitors can experience playing the Mukkuri, a traditional Ainu musical instrument, exclusively on April 18 and 19 during the 'Ainu Week' event at the Open-Air Museum of Man, Little World.
What recent restoration work was completed at the Open-Air Museum of Man, Little World related to Ainu culture?
The restoration of the 'Hokkaido Ainu House' was completed at the end of January this year with support from public crowdfunding, and it now serves as a venue for Ainu cultural events.
What types of food and goods will be available for visitors during the 'Ainu Week' event?
Visitors can enjoy Hokkaido gourmet foods such as gibier dishes and purchase Hokkaido and Ainu goods from April 11 to April 19 at the Open-Air Museum of Man, Little World.