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Ainu-themed museum in northern Japan

Yoshitaka Ito (R), Japanese minister for Ainu-related policies, visits Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park in Shiraoi on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on Nov. 21, 2024.

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Ainu-themed museum in northern Japan

Yoshitaka Ito, Japanese minister for Ainu-related policies, meets the press after visiting Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park in Shiraoi on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on Nov. 21, 2024.

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Ainu-themed museum in northern Japan

Yoshitaka Ito (2nd from R), Japanese minister for Ainu-related policies, visits Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park in Shiraoi on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on Nov. 21, 2024.

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Ainu-themed complex in northern Japan

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato (2nd from R) visits the "Upopoy" Ainu-themed complex in Shiraoi on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on July 17, 2021, to mark the first anniversary of its opening. The complex including the National Ainu Museum, dedicated to the indigenous Ainu people of northern Japan, opened on July 12, 2020.

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Ainu-themed complex in northern Japan

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato (C) visits the "Upopoy" Ainu-themed complex in Shiraoi on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on July 17, 2021, to mark the first anniversary of its opening. The complex including the National Ainu Museum, dedicated to the indigenous Ainu people of northern Japan, opened on July 12, 2020.

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Ainu-themed complex in northern Japan

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato (R) visits the "Upopoy" Ainu-themed complex in Shiraoi on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on July 17, 2021, to mark the first anniversary of its opening. The complex including the National Ainu Museum, dedicated to the indigenous Ainu people of northern Japan, opened on July 12, 2020.

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Ainu-themed complex in northern Japan

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato (facing camera)visits the "Upopoy" Ainu-themed complex in Shiraoi on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on July 17, 2021, to mark the first anniversary of its opening. The complex including the National Ainu Museum, dedicated to the indigenous Ainu people of northern Japan, opened on July 12, 2020.

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Tokyo Olympic torch relay

A Tokyo Olympic torch relay participant transfers the Olympic flame to a cauldron during an alternative event for the relay held at the "Upopoy" Ainu-themed complex in Shiraoi on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on June 13, 2021, on behalf of the other 86 people who were unable to run on public roads due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Tokyo Olympic torch relay

A Tokyo Olympic torch relay participant transfers the Olympic flame to a cauldron during an alternative event for the relay held at the "Upopoy" Ainu-themed complex in Shiraoi on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on June 13, 2021, on behalf of the other 86 people who were unable to run on public roads due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Tokyo Olympic torch relay

A Tokyo Olympic torch relay participant transfers the Olympic flame to a cauldron during an alternative event for the relay held at the "Upopoy" Ainu-themed complex in Shiraoi on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on June 13, 2021, on behalf of the other 86 people who were unable to run on public roads due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Ainu museum in northern Japan

A dance is performed at the "Upopoy" Ainu-themed complex in Shiraoi, Hokkaido, on July 12, 2020. The complex including the National Ainu Museum, dedicated to the indigenous Ainu people of northern Japan, opened the same day about three months behind schedule due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Ainu museum in northern Japan

People visit the "Upopoy" Ainu-themed complex in Shiraoi, Hokkaido, on July 12, 2020. The complex including the National Ainu Museum, dedicated to the indigenous Ainu people of northern Japan, opened about three months behind schedule due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Ainu museum in northern Japan

Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Koichi Hagiuda makes a speech during a ceremony at the "Upopoy" Ainu-themed complex in Shiraoi, Hokkaido, on July 11, 2020. The complex including the National Ainu Museum, dedicated to the indigenous Ainu people of northern Japan, opened to the public the following day about three months behind schedule due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Ainu museum in northern Japan

The opening ceremony for the "Upopoy" Ainu-themed complex in Shiraoi, Hokkaido, is held on July 12, 2020. The complex including the National Ainu Museum, dedicated to the indigenous Ainu people of northern Japan, opened about three months behind schedule due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Ainu museum in northern Japan

People attend a ceremony at the "Upopoy" Ainu-themed complex in Shiraoi on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on July 11, 2020, a day ahead of its public opening, while observing social distancing to prevent coronavirus infection. The complex including the National Ainu Museum, dedicated to the Ainu ethnic minority of northern Japan, will open about three months behind schedule due to the virus pandemic.

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Ainu museum in northern Japan

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga delivers a speech at the "Upopoy" Ainu-themed complex in Shiraoi on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on July 11, 2020, a day ahead of its public opening. The complex including the National Ainu Museum, dedicated to the Ainu ethnic minority of northern Japan, will open about three months behind schedule due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Ainu museum in northern Japan

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga (2nd from L) visits the "Upopoy" Ainu-themed complex in Shiraoi on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on July 11, 2020, a day ahead of its public opening. The complex including the National Ainu Museum, dedicated to the Ainu ethnic minority of northern Japan, will open about three months behind schedule due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Ainu museum in northern Japan

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga (3rd from R) visits the "Upopoy" Ainu-themed complex in Shiraoi on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on July 11, 2020, a day ahead of its public opening. The complex including the National Ainu Museum, dedicated to the Ainu ethnic minority of northern Japan, will open about three months behind schedule due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Ainu museum in northern Japan

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga (2nd from R) visits the "Upopoy" Ainu-themed complex in Shiraoi on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on July 11, 2020, a day ahead of its public opening. The complex including the National Ainu Museum, dedicated to the Ainu ethnic minority of northern Japan, will open about three months behind schedule due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Ainu museum in northern Japan

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga (foreground, L) visits the National Ainu Museum at the "Upopoy" Ainu-themed complex in Shiraoi on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on July 11, 2020, a day ahead of its public opening. The complex dedicated to the Ainu ethnic minority of northern Japan will open about three months behind schedule due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Ainu museum in northern Japan

A tape-cutting ceremony is held for the "Upopoy" Ainu-themed complex in Shiraoi on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on July 12, 2020, with attendees observing social distancing to prevent coronavirus infection. The complex including the National Ainu Museum, dedicated to the Ainu ethnic minority of northern Japan, opened about three months behind schedule due to the pandemic.

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Ainu museum in northern Japan

People line up to enter the just opened "Upopoy" Ainu-themed complex in Shiraoi on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on July 12, 2020, while observing social distancing to prevent coronavirus infection. The complex including the National Ainu Museum, dedicated to the Ainu ethnic minority of northern Japan, opened about three months behind schedule due to the pandemic.

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Ainu museum in northern Japan

Photo taken on July 12, 2020, shows the just opened "Upopoy" Ainu-themed complex in Shiraoi on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido. The complex including the National Ainu Museum, dedicated to the Ainu ethnic minority of northern Japan, opened about three months behind schedule due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Ainu museum in northern Japan

People attend a cultural event at the just opened "Upopoy" Ainu-themed complex in Shiraoi on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on July 12, 2020, while observing social distancing to prevent coronavirus infection. The complex including the National Ainu Museum, dedicated to the Ainu ethnic minority of northern Japan, opened about three months behind schedule due to the pandemic.

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Ainu museum in northern Japan

People watch a traditional dance at the just opened "Upopoy" Ainu-themed complex in Shiraoi on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on July 12, 2020. The complex including the National Ainu Museum, dedicated to the Ainu ethnic minority of northern Japan, opened about three months behind schedule due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Ainu museum in northern Japan

People visit the just opened "Upopoy" Ainu-themed complex in Shiraoi on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on July 12, 2020. The complex including the National Ainu Museum, dedicated to the Ainu ethnic minority of northern Japan, opened about three months behind schedule due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Ainu museum in northern Japan

People visit the National Ainu Museum at the just opened "Upopoy" Ainu-themed complex in Shiraoi on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on July 12, 2020 The complex dedicated to the Ainu ethnic minority of northern Japan opened about three months behind schedule due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Ainu museum in northern Japan

People visit the National Ainu Museum at the just opened "Upopoy" Ainu-themed complex in Shiraoi on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on July 12, 2020 The complex dedicated to the Ainu ethnic minority of northern Japan opened about three months behind schedule due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Ainu museum in northern Japan

Actor Takashi Ukaji speaks during the opening ceremony for the "Upopoy" Ainu-themed complex in Shiraoi on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on July 12, 2020 The complex including the National Ainu Museum, dedicated to the Ainu ethnic minority of northern Japan, opened about three months behind schedule due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Ainu museum in northern Japan

People watch a traditional dance at the just opened "Upopoy" Ainu-themed complex in Shiraoi on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on July 12, 2020 The complex including the National Ainu Museum, dedicated to the Ainu ethnic minority of northern Japan, opened about three months behind schedule due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Ainu museum in northern Japan

People watch a traditional dance at the just opened "Upopoy" Ainu-themed complex in Shiraoi on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on July 12, 2020 The complex including the National Ainu Museum, dedicated to the Ainu ethnic minority of northern Japan, opened about three months behind schedule due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Preview of Ainu museum before public opening

A traditional Ainu dance is demonstrated at the "Upopoy" Ainu-themed complex in Shiraio on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on June 9, 2020. The National Ainu Museum, part of the complex, dedicated to the Ainu ethnic minority in northern Japan, offered a preview the same day to town officials and town assembly members ahead of its yet-to-be-decided public opening, which was originally scheduled for April but cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Preview of Ainu museum before public opening

A traditional Ainu dance is demonstrated at the "Upopoy" Ainu-themed complex in Shiraio on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on June 9, 2020. The National Ainu Museum, part of the complex, dedicated to the Ainu ethnic minority in northern Japan, offered a preview the same day to town officials and town assembly members ahead of its yet-to-be-decided public opening, which was originally scheduled for April but cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Preview of Ainu museum before public opening

A face-shielded staffer at the "Upopoy" Ainu-themed complex in Shiraio on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido guides people on June 9, 2020. The National Ainu Museum, part of the complex, dedicated to the Ainu ethnic minority in northern Japan, offered a preview the same day to town officials and town assembly members ahead of its yet-to-be-decided public opening, which was originally scheduled for April but cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ainu museum in northern Japan

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on March 14, 2020, shows Upopoy, the National Ainu Museum and Park in the Hokkaido town of Shiraoi in northern Japan. The center for the revival and development of the culture of the indigenous Ainu ethnic minority group is likely to delay its opening scheduled for April 24, due to the spread of the new coronavirus. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo