The Eco Museum Osashima Center, also known as “BIKKY Atelier 3 More,” is a hidden gem in Otoineppu Village, Hokkaido. Housed in a renovated former elementary school, this museum showcases over 200 works by the renowned Ainu artist Bikki Sunazawa, offering visitors a deep dive into his artistic journey and cultural heritage. Museum Highlights Extensive Collection: The museum houses a diverse array of Sunazawa's sculptures, paintings, and installations, providing a comprehensive overview of his artistic evolution. Inai-inai-baa Café: Visitors can relax at the museum's café, designed to reflect Sunazawa's aesthetic, offering a space to contemplate his works over a cup of coffee. Cultural Immersion: The museum not only displays art but also serves as a cultural hub, preserving and promoting Ainu traditions and history.

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Very interesting Ainu art snd crafts by Bikki who was very talented.

I was very satisfied to see so many rare works by Bikki. I was once again moved by his incredible talent. I was also able to buy souvenirs.

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I crossed Osashima Bridge to photograph the mood of the Teshio River in the rain. While looking for somewhere to turn around, I was drawn to light spilling from a warehouse-like building. It turned out to be a museum in the former Osashima Elementary School displaying works by sculptor 砂澤ビッキ. I felt as though I had suddenly been welcomed by a wood spirit. His atelier has been recreated here. The final exhibit is the Sapporo bar “いないいないばぁー,” whose interior he decorated. You can take cool photos with a drink in hand.

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This place caught my attention whenever I passed, but I always went straight by. For some reason, that day I felt I absolutely wanted to go here, so I visited. I'm glad I went. Not only the wood carvings resembling intricate mechanical devices, but also the wonderfully free, dancing line drawings said to have been made during the sculpting process, the huge sculpture lying as if asleep in the closed school, the view through the windows… everything captivated me. Sensing the creative process let me feel Bikki's humanity and something like prayer. The workshop in the annex? is wonderful too. I'd like to visit again in a different season.