Our Projects
	Revival of Ainu Traditional Life Style 　　Ainu cultre is closely connected to nature. The preservation, succession and further development of Ainu culture requires restoring nature, which has nurtured Ainu culture, and reviving and improving natural spaces to secure natural materials necessary for individual cultural activities. Nevertheless, few measures have been taken to secure these natural resources thus far. 　　The revival of Ainu traditional life style image the traditional life style (Iwor) of Ainu people who live together with nature and will create an adequate supply of the natural materials necessary for individual activities that pass down Ainu culture and establish nature-based spaces. 　　In addition, it is also necessary to share information and raise awareness concerning Ainu traditions and culture across the entire nation by making effective use of these spaces. 1. Revival of Ainu traditional life style(Iwor) ◇ Utilization of spaces 　　This project aims to put in place and continually improve a management and operation system under which land utilization concerning the creation of Iwor, the utilization of facilities that serve as the bases of Iwor (existing facilities) and so forth are examined and a series of processes are followed from growing and acquiring to utilizing natural materials. ◇ Development of natural materials 　　With thia project, plants that are necessary for activities that pass down Ainu culture and are in short supply are cultivated in conditions similar to those that naturally occur in mountains, bogs, wetlands, etc. In addition, natural materials with insufficient absolute amount, such as ohyonire (Ulmus Iaciniata MAYR), are planted and cultivated on an experimental basis. ◇ Experience of cultural exchange 　　This is a probative project for the public to carry out Ainu culture experience by utilizing natural materials. ◇ Fostering transmitters of Ainu culture 　　This project is to foster transmitters who will shoulder future transmission activities for Ainu culture.