Building: NATIONAL AINU MUSEUM
ウポポイ（民族共生象徴空間）国立アイヌ民族博物館
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2-3-1 Wakakusa-cho, Shiraoi-cho, Shiraoi-gun, Hokkaido
The National Ainu Museum at Upopoy represents a significant contemporary architectural achievement in Hokkaido. Completed in 2019 and designed by Naao Andoh, Yasuko Ebiara, Satoshi Matsutani, and Kazunari Kunigame of Kumesekkei, this cultural institution serves as a symbol of ethnic coexistence. The building's design thoughtfully integrates with its natural surroundings while providing comprehensive exhibition spaces for preserving and sharing Ainu heritage. Located in Shiraoi, the museum combines modern architectural principles with cultural sensitivity, creating an important destination for understanding indigenous Japanese history and traditions.
The National Ainu Museum at Upopoy represents a significant contemporary architectural achievement in Hokkaido. Completed in 2019 and designed by Naao Andoh, Yasuko Ebiara, Satoshi Matsutani, and Kazunari Kunigame of Kumesekkei, this cultural institution serves as a symbol of ethnic coexistence. The
...The National Ainu Museum at Upopoy represents a significant contemporary architectural achievement in Hokkaido. Completed in 2019 and designed by Naao Andoh, Yasuko Ebiara, Satoshi Matsutani, and Kazunari Kunigame of Kumesekkei, this cultural institution serves as a symbol of ethnic coexistence. The building's design thoughtfully integrates with its natural surroundings while providing comprehensive exhibition spaces for preserving and sharing Ainu heritage. Located in Shiraoi, the museum combines modern architectural principles with cultural sensitivity, creating an important destination for understanding indigenous Japanese history and traditions.
