Comments on: The Ainu People of Japan

By: lionheart

lionheart — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 19:44:29 +0000

Very interesting information!

By: Woodwose

Woodwose — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:15:35 +0000

I have always been intrigued by the connections between the Ainu and the Basque (http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1160355/posts) and the potential of a Ainu origin of some North American aboriginal populations.

With regard to the latter, some studies have pointed to the Kennewick mann as an example of this tie in addition to similarities of language.

By: Indigenous peoples researcher

Indigenous peoples researcher — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:12:28 +0000

Yes, the Japanese recognition of the Ainu is a little late, but it is still a positive first step. Hopefully Japan will continue down this path and grant the Ainu self-determining powers and some sovereign status.

By: PR NY

PR NY — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:17:15 +0000

http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/jomo/hd_jomo.htm

Here is an interesting article about the Jomon culture

By: Neatoramawontsendmeapassword

Neatoramawontsendmeapassword — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:08:34 +0000

Neat! Sad that the culture has been so decimated, though.

By: RM

RM — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:03:37 +0000

That´s interesting Polx!

By: Polx

Polx — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:20:46 +0000

I think it is the Ainu who are much hairier than the japanese, and in times of yore the Ainu womentattooed moustaches on to enhance their attractiveness.

My how things change.

By: LV

LV — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:25:35 +0000

The Ainu inhabited Most of Japan Before the Jomon people were there. The new immigrants (Koreans & Chinese) Forced them to the island of Hokkaido.
The Ainu origins are still under debate. It is believed that they inter bread with the Jomon and others that came along later.
Someone did not do there home work.

By: Dani

Dani — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 10:35:22 +0000

Whoa - very cool.