The screening featured the 2018 documentary, “Ainu: Indigenous People of Japan,” which follows four Ainu elders in Biratori, Hokkaido, and the ways they contribute to the preservation of Ainu culture.

The Air Self-Defense Force is facing pressure to jettison its new aircraft logo amid criticisms from Ainu people indigenous ... of arts law at Musashino Art University. “But recently, there ...

In Japan, the Indigenous community known as the Ainu has been struggling to assert a 21st century identity after decades of erasure. About 20 years ago, the government officially recognized them as ...

Under the current setup, Ainu people must gain permission from the Hokkaido governor to catch salmon, which is granted only when the activity aims to preserve their cultural heritage. The lawsuit ...

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He is exiled to Sakhalin as punishment for his involvement in a plot to assassinate Tsar Alexander III of Russia. While on the island, he creates a transcript of the language of its indigenous ...

This article highlights the importance of preserving Kashmiri language to prevent its extinction and to promote cultural identity The renowned linguist, Josh ...

Spot rare wildlife, soak in a hot spring and sail in a frozen wonderland on Japan’s northernmost island.

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As Frieze Los Angeles shines a spotlight on art in the city, one community, long facing institutional apathy, calls for marking its memories in the public mind. By Sam Lubell Christie’s ...

a village home to the indigenous Ainu people of Hokkaido. There, you will find an art gallery, museum, theatre and souvenir shops selling traditional crafts. To experience even more unspoilt nature, ...