Ainu, indigenous people of Japan

Ainu, indigenous people of Japan

An autumn Ainu festival is held at the Ainu Museum in the town of Shiraoi on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido on Nov. 1, 2015. Ainu people from across Hokkaido took part in the event and offered prayers to thank gods. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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