Obihiro’s Etekekampa Association: Supporting Ainu Children for 30 Years

Kimura Masae, chairman of the Etekekampa Association.

Obihiro’s Seikatsu-kan, where traditional Ainu dance and other activities are held.

Children are divided by age groups, with local university students and others in the community providing tutoring. Tag is a popular activity during break times.

Sakai Mari, right, and her husband Manabu.

Arata Yūki works at Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park, where he performs traditional Ainu dance.

Ōzora’s enormous public housing complex is now 50 years old. Renovation is underway to make the buildings more accessible to elderly and disabled residents.

Sasamura Jirō.