Culture and Anthropology
The Indigenous Ainu Religion: A Deep Dive into the Beliefs, Practices, and Spiritual World of Japan’s Indigenous People
The Ainu people are the indigenous inhabitants of Hokkaido, the northernmost island of Japan, as well as parts of the Kuril Islands and Sakhalin. With a rich cultural heritage that predates modern Japanese civilization, the Ainu have their own distinct language, traditions, and a unique spiritual belief system. Central to