Discover the intricate process of creating an Ainu 'ita' with young woodcarver Hiramura Daiki. Hiramura Daiki was born in Biratori and learned woodcarving techniques from expert Nibutani craftspeople. In his second year of carving, he entered his first Ainu crafts competition and won his first prize. His aim is to use woodcarving to make more people aware of the fascinating nature of Ainu culture. The production of carved wooden plates or trays called Nibutani 'ita' has been named an ‘Official D