1.7K views · 34 reactions | The Ainu traditional ceremony “Chipusanke,” where a new boat is launched into the water, is held in Hokkaido, northern Japan. Originally on air on August 18, 2024. Please subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/NipponTVNews24Japan | Nippon TV News24 Japan | Facebook

For centuries, the Ainu people of Hokkaido have developed a unique indigenous culture. One of the distinctive parts of their culture includes the traditional Ainu patterns, which were believed to keep evil spirits at bay. While in Club Med Sahoro Hokkaido, look out for the Ainu-inspired designs while being surrounded by the beautiful mountains in Hokkaido > https://clbmd.co/SahoroHokkaidoXHistory #ClubMedxHISTORY #ClubMedSahoro | HISTORY