Of all the indigenous people of Japan, the Ainu are arguably the most well recognised throughout both the Japanese and international communities, and yet despite…

Deer problem in Hokkaido There are currently an estimated 600,000 Hokkaido sika deer, also known as Yezo or Ezo deer (cervus nippon yesoensis), now living…

Like other indigenous groups, the Ainu people of Hokkaido and the north-eastern Honshu island of Japan have experienced marginalization. After the Japanese government annexed their…

Although Japan is largely considered homogeneous, minority groups do exist. Twenty-five thousand residents are considered Ainu, an East Asian ethnic group indigenous to the northern…

Of all the indigenous people of Japan, the Ainu are arguably the most well known amongst both the Japanese and international communities. An ancient tribe…

April 2020 will see the unveiling of the Upopoy National Ainu Museum and Park in Hokkaido. The museum will open in Shirai, Hokkaido to celebrate…

The Ainu (Aynu) people and culture are very fascinating, but unfortunately not many know about it or how is it related to Japan. Recently, due…

When one thinks of Hokkaido, it’s easy to imagine taking in the beautiful sights of a winter wonderland and perhaps even the stunning anime snow…