A good way to dip yourself into the local culture while travelling is going to the local festival.
Shiraoi is famous for being home to Ainu culture, the indigenous people in Japan.
The theme of the festival this July is to celebrate the opening anniversary of Upopoy!
The major activities will be related to Ainu culture such as playing Mukkuri contests, resolving quizzes about the Ainu culture, making Tamasai (Ainu necklaces) and mukkuri.
Besides that, visitors will enjoy stage programs and local gourmet food at the venue.
Here are the details:
Date and time: 10:00-15:00 on July 20th and 21st, 2024
※ It will be canceled in case of heavy rain.
The Stage Program Schedule:
July 20th (Sat)
10:00~Start
11:00~Shiraoi Ainu Culture Promotion/Quiz Competition
12:00~Dance Show by “NO STYLE”
13:00~Mukkuri Championship
15:00 (End) (Scheduled)
July 21st (Sun)
10:00~Start
11:00~Shiraoi Ainu Culture Promotion/Quiz Competition
12:00~Dance Show by “Hokkaido Sakae High School”
13:00~Mukkuri Championship
14:00~Dance Show “Sereno”
15:00 (End) (Scheduled)
The Mukkuri Championship: Participants will perform Mukkuri, an Ainu mouth harp, and compete to win prizes!
Participants will be given one minute of free rendition on stage, which will be judged by three judges to determine the winners.
Participants will receive a voucher to exchange for a soft serve ice cream at Porotomintar. Winners will receive luxurious prizes.
Entry on the day is also OK! Just go to the operation headquarters booth to apply for the competition.
List of exhibitors and food stands and their offers on the venue
1. Upopoy Booth by the Ainu Cultural Foundation
Photo-taking panel, Kids’ Corner, Distribution of Upopoy novelties
2. Shiraoi Ainu Culture by Shiraoi Ainu Association
Experience programs of making your own original children’s T-shirt, your own original eco bag or drawstring bag, Tamasai, and mukkuri
3. Exhibition by Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Vehicle display, riding experience, photography, VR experience, etc.
4. Food truck by Joe’z kitchenShiraoi burger, cheeseburger, etc.
5. Food truck by HoppeAgepan, drinks, etc.
6. Food truck by Chiei no WaCurry rice, minced meat cutlets, croquettes, etc.
7. Wakakusa Honpo
Mochi, dango, etc.
8. Akai Hoppe
Kimbap, bibimbap, shaved ice, etc.
9. Umino Chikakuno Onikuyasan
Gyoja sausage, fried chicken wings, shaved ice, etc.10. Oishi onikuyasan
Minced meat cutlets, croquettes, Shiraoi beef skewers, souvenirs, etc.
11. Collaborative folk art (Kyoggyo Mingei)
Cowboy grilled dish, roast beef bowl, etc.
12. Chinese food by Teiya
Zonzu (Chimaki), Chandan (Seasoned Egg), Grilled Skewers
13. Grandma
Japanese Black Beef Bowl, etc.
14. Onigiri Shirakaba-do
Onigiri, noodles, etc.
15. Tenjukai
Handicraft sales, etc.
16. Yotsuba
Cotton candy, etc.
17. Kinoko Farm
Mushrooms, stag beetles, bush beds, yo-yos, etc.
18. Hokuengei
Flowers, vegetables, fruits, etc.
19. Ruruhami
Original ballpoint pen, keychain making experience, rosette, flower light, accessory sales, etc.
20. Iburi Regional Development Bureau
Iburi no Ikoro, Eco bag making
21. Social Welfare Council
Mini festival, popcorn, donations, etc.
Parking Lots
The parking lot in Porotomintar will be not in use from July 19 to 21, 2024 because it will be used as the venue of the festival.
Please refer to the maps below for some parking lots that comers to the festival can use during these days.
Check the parking location on Google Maps
Check the parking location on Google Maps
Inquiries
Organizer: Shiraoi Town Economic Promotion Division Tourism Promotion Group (+81144-82-8214)
Operator: &Border Co., Ltd. (+8111-640-5588)
HP (in Japanese): https://porotomintarfes.shiraoi.net/
