EPISODE · May 28, 2024 · 6 MIN
Ainu work to build a sense of community in urban Japan
from In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News · host NHK WORLD-JAPAN
The Ainu, an indigenous people predominantly living in northern Japan, have a distinct language and rich cultural traditions. Although Hokkaido has the largest Ainu population, thousands also live in or around Tokyo, where they face discrimination and lack of awareness. One woman of Ainu heritage, Shimada Akemi (pictured), is working to change this.
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