The Air Self-Defense Force is facing pressure to jettison its new aircraft logo amid criticisms from Ainu people indigenous to Hokkaido that it appropriates their culture. One Ainu group is ...

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 ...

National center for the reconstruction and development of Ainu culture. Discover the charm of Ainu culture on the shores of Lake Poroto. The Ainu are the indigenous peoples in the northern part of the ...