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Jakka Duxuni
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There used to be a museum dedicated to the Sakhalin minority called Jakka Duxuni* on the coast of the Okhotsk Sea in Abashiri, Hokkaido. "Jakka Dofuni" means "a house to keep precious things" in the Ulita language, and it was a rare private museum that conveyed the lifestyle and culture of minority groups such as the Ulita, Nivkh, and Sakhalin Ainu who lived in Sakhalin. Unfortunately, Jakka Duxuni ceased its activities in 2012 after about 35 years, much to the regret of many. Subsequently, all the materials housed there were transferred to the Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples. This exhibition marks the first opportunity to exhibit the materials from Jakka Duxuni together in Tokyo.
In 1905, following the Russo-Japanese War and the signing of the Portsmouth Treaty, Sakhalin Island, which had been under Russian control, was divided along the 50th parallel north, with the southern part becoming Japanese territory. This had a significant impact on the minority groups living on Sakhalin, fundamentally altering their way of life. Moreover, Sakhalin minorities were also involved in the Asia-Pacific War, with some being interned in Siberia after the war. Additionally, due to various circumstances, some were forced to leave their familiar homes and relocate to Japan. One such individual was Gendanu (Japanese name: Genta Kitagawa), who played a key role in establishing Jakka Duxuni.
Sakhalin minorities, including the Ulita, were incorporated into the framework of modernity, including borders and nationalities, regardless of their wishes. However, it is difficult to say that the history and culture of these Sakhalin minorities are well-known today.
Through the legacy of Gendanu, the first director of Jakka Dofuni, this exhibition aims to provide a space to encounter the Ulita and their culture.
*The official name of Jakka Duxuni was the Museum of Northern Minority Peoples Jakka Dofuni.
In 1905, following the Russo-Japanese War and the signing of the Portsmouth Treaty, Sakhalin Island, which had been under Russian control, was divided along the 50th parallel north, with the southern part becoming Japanese territory. This had a significant impact on the minority groups living on Sakhalin, fundamentally altering their way of life. Moreover, Sakhalin minorities were also involved in the Asia-Pacific War, with some being interned in Siberia after the war. Additionally, due to various circumstances, some were forced to leave their familiar homes and relocate to Japan. One such individual was Gendanu (Japanese name: Genta Kitagawa), who played a key role in establishing Jakka Duxuni.
Sakhalin minorities, including the Ulita, were incorporated into the framework of modernity, including borders and nationalities, regardless of their wishes. However, it is difficult to say that the history and culture of these Sakhalin minorities are well-known today.
Through the legacy of Gendanu, the first director of Jakka Dofuni, this exhibition aims to provide a space to encounter the Ulita and their culture.
*The official name of Jakka Duxuni was the Museum of Northern Minority Peoples Jakka Dofuni.
Schedule | Mar 16 (Sat) 2024-Aug 25 (Sun) 2024 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Free | ||||
| Venue | Takashimaya Archives Tokyo https://www.takashimaya.co.jp/shiryokan/tokyo/  | ||||
| Location | 4F / 5F Nihombashi Takashimaya, 2-4-1 Nihombashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-8265 | ||||
| Access | Direct walk from exit B1 at Nihombashi Station on the Ginza and Tozai lines, 5 minute walk from Yaesu North exit of JR Tokyo Station, 5 minute walk from exit D4 at Nihombashi Station on the Toei Asakusa line. | ||||
| Phone | 03-3211-4111 | ||||
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