Japanology Plus · SEASON 8

Ainu: A National Museum of Ainu Culture

Episode 26 · 2021-12-23

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  • Documentary
  • Talk

Episode overview

The Ainu are an indigenous people who live in and around northern Japan. Traditionally, they are hunter-gatherers who share a close relationship with the natural world. In the first of 2 editions about the Ainu, we look at the National Ainu Museum. The facility opened in 2020 as a hub for the protection and promotion of Ainu traditions. Our guest is its Executive Director, Sasaki Shiro. He introduces several exhibits, and talks about the museum's goals.

28 minutes

Season 8 episodes