Ethnic Ainu minority recognized as indigenous people

Ethnic Ainu minority recognized as indigenous people

Legislation aimed at protecting and promoting the culture of the Ainu, an ethnic minority in northern Japan, is enacted following its passage through the House of Councillors in Tokyo on April 19, 2019. The law stipulates for the first time the Ainu are an "indigenous" people. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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