Nov. 26, 2011 - Feb. 12, 2012: Theme Exhibit "The World of the Ainu as Seen from the Kojima Collection"

The Historical Museum of Hokkaido will present the 157th Theme Exhibit on "The World of the Ainu as Seen from the Kojima Collection -Why did a Folk Craft Store Owner Collect Everyday Articles?-". 

The exhibit will display items collected by the Kojima family, who runs a folk craft store in Chitose. The exhibit will include approximately 150 items from the collection, also presenting the historical background of the items to provide a wide perspective on Ainu culture.

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157th Theme Exhibit

The World of the Ainu as Seen from the Kojima Collection 

-Why did a Folk Craft Store Owner Collect Everyday Articles?-

Dates: November 26 (Sat) – February 12 (Sunday), 09:30-16:30

(Entry allowed until 16:00)

Venue: Historical Museum of Hokkaido  Special Exhibit Room

53-2 Konopporo, Atsubetsucho, Atsubetsuku, Sapporo

TEL: (011) 898-0456

HP: http://www.hmh.pref.hokkaido.jp/english/annai/e_sougou.htm

Closed: Every Monday, Holidays (Dec. 23, Jan. 10, Feb. 11), Dec. 15 & 16 for cleaning, and Dec. 29 through Jan. 3 

Admission: FREE

Download the flyer here (PDF, in Japanese only):

http://www.hmh.pref.hokkaido.jp/Tokuten/theme157/theme157chirashi.pdf

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