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.
| Title | Japanology Plus - Season 8 Episode 26 Ainu: A National Museum of Ainu Culture |
|---|---|
| Year | 2024 |
| Genre | Documentary, Talk |
| Country | Japan |
| Studio | NHK WORLD-JAPAN |
| Cast | Peter Barakan |
| Crew | |
| Alternative Titles | ジャパノロジー・プラス |
| Keyword | japan, way of life, arts and culture, japanese folklore, arts and crafts, japanese history, japanese tradition, japanese culture, change vs tradition, japanese society |
| First Air Date | Apr 03, 2014 |
| Last Air date | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Season | 12 Season |
| Episode | 325 Episode |
| Runtime | 28:14 minutes |
| Quality | HD |
| IMDb: | 7.80/ 10 by 4.00 users |
| Popularity | 74.456 |
| Language | English, Japanese |
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