Photos of the Upopoy museum opening

Ainu performers at the Upopoy National Ainu Museum. © Francesco Bassetti

Ainu performers at the Upopoy National Ainu Museum. © Courtesy of The Foundation for Ainu Culture

Ainu performers at the Upopoy National Ainu Museum. © Courtesy of The Foundation for Ainu Culture

A poster advertising the opening of the Upopoy National Ainu Museum. © Francesco Bassetti

Inside a traditional Ainu dwelling, known as a Cise, Upopoy Museum. © Courtesy of The Foundation for Ainu Culture

Ainu folktales are reinterpreted with captivating animations at the Upopoy Museum. © Courtesy of The Foundation for Ainu Culture

Traditional Ainu robes exhibited at the Upopoy National Ainu Museum. © Courtesy of The Foundation for Ainu Culture

Traditional Ainu robes and jewellery exhibited at the Upopoy National Ainu Museum. © Courtesy of The Foundation for Ainu Culture

Traditional Ainu knife exhibited at the Upopoy National Ainu Museum. © Courtesy of The Foundation for Ainu Culture

Ainu performers at the Upopoy National Ainu Museum © Courtesy of The Foundation for Ainu Culture

Ainu performers on the banks of Lake Poroto, Upopoy National Ainu Museum. © Courtesy of The Foundation for Ainu Culture

The Upopoy National Ainu Museum © Courtesy of The Foundation for Ainu Culture