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What is the significance of the Ainu indigenous people in Japanese history and culture?
What is the significance of the Ainu indigenous people in Japanese history and culture?
The Ainu are the indigenous people of Japan, primarily inhabiting the northern regions of Hokkaido and parts of the Tohoku region. They have a distinct culture, language, and spiritual beliefs that differ from mainstream Japanese society. The Ainu’s cultural heritage and struggles for recognition and preservation have gained increasing attention in recent years