Exhibition

Main Exhibition

The Main Exhibition introduces two concepts: “Hokkaido as Part of Northeast Asia” and “The Interrelationships of Nature and Humans” through five themes integrating Hokkaido’s nature, history, and culture. Hokkaido is often seen as northernmost reaches of Japan, but from the broader perspective of northeast Asia, Hokkaido appears differently. It is common to see civilization and its natural environment as two separate entities, but understanding the interrelationships between humans and nature provides a new perspective. Understanding Hokkaido’s past and present will provide insights to its future.

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Prologue: Meeting of the North and South

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Theme 1: Hokkaido’s Tale of 1.2 Million Years

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Theme 2: The Culture and Recent History of the Ainu

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Theme 3: The Secret of Hokkaido’s Unique Identity

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Theme 4: Towards Our Time

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Theme 5: The Ecosystems of Hokkaido