Sapporo University Ainu Culture and Education Center Hosts⁣ Symposium with Guest Speaker Mr. Wada Satoshi

The Sapporo ⁤University Ainu Culture and ⁣Education Center is set to host a symposium on Saturday, October 5th, featuring guest speaker Mr.⁤ Wada⁤ Satoshi. The event promises to be an​ engaging ⁢and informative experience, with ⁤a keynote⁤ speech by‍ Mr. Wada⁤ titled “A Stroll through Interesting Ainu Place Names: Ateji‍ and Free Translations.” Additionally, the university’s ​Ureshipa Club will perform a ‌traditional dance, adding a⁤ unique cultural dimension‍ to the symposium.

Mr. Wada is a renowned city walking researcher, known⁣ for his appearances on NHK’s “Buratamori” and ​his series “Walking⁢ the Sapporo Area⁤ with Old Maps” (Aruta‍ Publishing). He is also active​ on his ⁣YouTube channel, ‍”Brasatoru Channel,” ‌where he shares​ his ⁢insights on the history and culture of Sapporo. With ​his expertise and engaging presentation style, Mr. Wada is sure to captivate​ the audience and provide valuable insights into the world of Ainu culture.

The symposium is open to the public, ⁤and ⁢admission is⁣ free. No registration⁣ is required, making it easily accessible to anyone interested in ​learning more about Ainu culture and ​history. The event will take place at⁢ the Sapporo University S-wing, located on the 1st floor of the Sapporo ⁣University Library.

Symposium⁣ Details

• Date and‍ Time: Saturday, ‌October ​5, 2024, 13:30-16:00⁣ (doors open 12:30)
• Admission: Free
• Location: Sapporo University S-wing (1st floor of ⁤Sapporo University Library)
• Target Audience: Mainly⁤ students of Sapporo University, but also​ open to⁣ related parties and the ⁢general public
• Lecturer: Mr. Satoru Wada, City Walking Researcher

About the Lecturer: Mr. Satoru ‍Wada was born in Sapporo in 1972. He developed a passion for history and culture while growing up⁣ along the city tram line. After graduating from Sapporo Asahigaoka High​ School and​ Nihon University’s⁤ College of⁣ Law, he ​worked at an advertising agency and as an editor for the local information ⁤magazine “O.tone” before becoming an independent researcher. ‍Mr. Wada is known⁤ for his ​unique approach​ to unraveling the history ​of Sapporo through old maps, old photographs, and road misalignments.