ガイドのための英語フレーズ集

The Ainu are the indigenous people of Hokkaido.

They have their own language and a unique culture, and they believe that spirits live in nature.

They also have traditional dances, beautiful embroidery and wood carving.

Many place names around here come from the Ainu language.

In fact, about 80% of Hokkaido’s town and city names actually come from the Ainu language.

Many Ainu people lived near rivers because rivers were important transportation routes.

That’s why many place names come from Ainu words meaning “river” or “stream.”

Other names describe the land, nature, or local products.

For example, Shiretoko comes from an Ainu word meaning “the tip of the land.”

These place names tell us how the Ainu people once lived and are still culturally important today.

Shiraoi town is home to the National Ainu museum Upopoy where you can learn in depth about Ainu culture.

“Upopoy” means “to sing” in the Ainu language.

It’s a cultural center that helps preserve and share Ainu history and traditions.

You can visit the national museum and also experience Ainu culture through hands-on activities.

This cliff was once called “Kamuiroki,” meaning “the seat of a spirit.”

The view has remained almost the same for centuries.

This is the Shisorapuchi River, which flows into the Sorachi River ahead.

Its name comes from the Ainu language and means “river with many waterfalls.”

Hokkaido was once called “Ezochi”.

Hokkaido has many archaeological sites from the Jomon period, which began more than 10,000 years ago.