Culture
9th Tokachi River Ashirichepnomi
Japanese name:第9回 十勝川アシリチェプノミ
📅 Sun, Oct 4, 2026
About this event
The traditional Ainu ritual "Tokachi River Ashirichepnomi" will be held to catch salmon swimming up the Tokachi River and offer prayers of gratitude to the Kamuy (deities). This ritual conveys the spirit of Ainu culture, which values gratitude for nature's blessings and coexistence. The event will take place on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Tokachi River Ecology Park. It starts from 10:00 and will proceed rain or shine. Why not take this opportunity to experience the rich nature of Hokkaido and the traditional culture of its indigenous people?
Source website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Hokkaido Prefectural Tokachi Ecology Park
18-chome-1 Tokachigawaonsenminami, Otofuke-cho, Kato-gun, Hokkaido 080-0263
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