Description
Ainu people used this harpoon to catch swordfish. Its head is made of iron, and its handle of antler. Harpoons of this type were used in the Iburi region.
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Hokkaido Digital Museum
"Hokkaido Digital Museum," is a cross-search portal that aggregates information on facilities, materials, and artworks at museums and art galleries in Hokkaido
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hokkaido
Hokkaido governement opened to the public the "Hokkaido Digital Museum," a cross-search portal site that collects information on museums, materials, and artworks from various museums and art galleries in Hokkaido and make it available as one-stop
Last updated
May 27, 2026