The Ainu are an indigenous ethnic group who reside in northern Japan and southeastern Russia, including Hokkaido and the Tōhoku region of Honshu, as well as the land surrounding the Sea …

Nov 7, 2025 · Ainu, indigenous people of Hokkaido, Sakhalin, and the Kuril Islands who were culturally and physically distinct from their Japanese neighbours until the second part of the …

The Ainu are Japan's truly forgotten indigenous people - living in northern Honshu and Hokkaido for tens of thousands of years, yet most people have never heard of them due to Japan's …

Jul 8, 2025 · The Ainu, native to the region of Hokkaido, are one of the oldest indigenous people in Japan. Their unique culture, language, and history predate the creation of modern Japan …

In the embrace of the northern Japanese archipelago, notably in Hokkaido, thrives the vibrant and distinctive Ainu culture. Here, a language unrelated to Japanese weaves tales of spirituality, …

Aug 22, 2023 · As Japan's indigenous inhabitants, the Ainu possess a rich cultural heritage, unique traditions, and a tumultuous history that has shaped their relationship with the broader …

Nov 18, 2024 · The Ainu today live mostly in Hokkaido, the northernmost of the four major islands of Japan, with other Ainu communities residing in the Tōhoku region. A few thousands of Ainu …

Intermarriage and cultural assimilation have made the traditional Ainu almost extinct; of the 24,000 people on Hokkaido who are still considered Ainu, only a few are pure bloods and very …

Learn about the Ainu people of Japan, their Indigenous heritage, the socio-political challenges they face, and their inspiring efforts toward cultural revitalization and recognition.

Visitors to Hokkaido can have a deep and meaningful experience learning about these indigenous people and their lives throughout Japanese history. The Ainu are a people rich in cultural …