EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
The Performing Arts of the Ainu
Urespa Mosir
“Urespa mosir” means the world where all nurture each other and represents our Ainu philosophy that the world
exists through mutual nurturing and support among not only humans but all things. We pass down this worldview,
hoping that people around the world will join hands together. Humans, animals, plants, and tools—all come into
this world with a purpose when placed upon this earth.
We, the Ainu, pray, sing, and dance in hopes that our hearts will connect with yours.
May 17, 2025 (Sat.)
1st stage 13:00｜2nd stage 15:30｜3rd stage 17:40
1st stage 13:00
2nd stage 15:30
3rd stage
17:40
Stage Schedule
May 17, 2025 (Sat.)
EXPO Hall “Shining Hat”
Each performance will include ceremony, dance, and instrumental performance.
1st stage
The Performing Arts of the AinuIrankarapte
- 1:00pm
- Doors open
- 1:30pm
- Opening Ceremony
- 1:55pm
- Performance (approx. 70 min.)
[Central and Northern Hokkaido]
Sapporo Upopo Preservation Society, The Chitose Society of Traditional Ainu Culture Preservation,
Asahikawa Chikappuni Ainu Culture Preservation Society, Tomakomai Ainu Culture Preservation Society,
Ainu Art Project, and more
2nd stage
The Performing Arts of the AinuKanto or wa yaku sak no a=ranke p sine p ka isam
- 3:40pm
- Doors open
- 4:00pm
- Performance (approx. 70 min.)
[Central and Northern Hokkaido]
Shiraoi Ainu Performing Arts Preservation Society, Niikappu Ainu Culture Preservation Society, Urakawa
Ainu Culture Preservation Society, Samani Ainu Culture Preservation Society, Yakumo Yurappu Hanchikapu
Group, Erimo Traditional Dance Group, and more
3rd stage
The Performing Arts of the AinuUrespa mosir
- 14:40
- Doors open
- 18:10
- Performance (approx. 70 min.)
[Central and Northern Hokkaido]
Akan Ainu Culture Preservation Society, Obihiro Kamuitou Upopo Preservation Society, Shiranuka Ainu
Culture Preservation Society, nincup, Kanto Utari Association, Rera-no-Kai (Rera Club), Harutori
Traditional Ainu Dance Kushiro Rimuse Preservation Society, Peure Utari Society, and more
Apply for reserved seating
April 17 (Thu.) – May 9 (Fri.) ※1 month to 8 days before your visit
How to apply for the reserved seating
This performance requires a ticket through the
“7-day advance lottery.”
Then, apply for a viewing ticket via the lottery starting 7 days before the event.
For more details, click here.
EXPO Tickets & Performance Reservation
EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Official WebsiteLocation & Access
EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan
Ainu Dance Performance