On the windswept coasts of Hokkaido, a language once thought to be vanishing is echoing back into life. The story of Ainu, Japan’s indigenous language, is not just a tale of words and grammar ...

The Ainu lived in self-governing villages across northern Japan for centuries, maintaining a separate language and distinctive culture from the rest of the population.

Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of the Ainu people with this captivating folktale told in the Ainu language. Discover the beauty of Ainu storytelling and culture, preserving traditions for ...

Three skulls from Japan that were given to Edinburgh University in 1913 have been returned to the indigenous community where they originated. The remains of the Ainu people - donated by Scottish ...

University repatriates centuries-old skulls to Japan: ‘We believe they are pleased to return home’ The skulls were donated to the university in 1913 ...

The documentary screening at Tokyo Film Festival takes a deeply human look at the lives of the indigenous Ainu people of Japan's Hokkaido.

Tim Anderson’s new book, Hokkaido, is inspired by Japan’s northernmost prefecture, where Western influences and Indigenous cooking create a cuisine like no other.

The Indigenous Japanese artist will talk about her artistic practice following a song performance at Art Basel Hong Kong, ahead of a presentation of her work at the Aichi Triennale 2025 ...

On Japan’s second-largest island, the traditions of the Indigenous Ainu people are kept alive through craftsmanship, says renowned wood sculptor Toru Kaizawa.

On 8 May, the remains of four Ainu Indigenous people – that were kept in the National Museum of Australia in Canberra and the Museums Victoria in Melbourne – were returned to Japan.

The skulls of three indigenous Ainu people have been returned to their community by a university. The remains, which have been held at the University of Edinburgh’s Anatomical Museum for more ...

Takeshi Fukunaga's documentary Ainu Puri screened at the Tokyo Film Festival, a film that takes a look at the lives of the indigenous Ainu people.