Ainu people of Japan, ethnic minority tribal style

Author: (Australia) Bartlett (Bartlett/A.) et al. / Beijing Dongfang Qida Translation Center
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: On the common planet of humanity, there live thousands of diverse and culturally rich ethnic groups. In addition to the well-known major ethnicities, there are also some mysterious ethnic minority tribes that are relatively unknown to us. Like our Chinese nation, they all have their own long history and unique culture. For thousands of years, they have lived in remote areas such as mountains, rainforests, deserts, and polar regions, leading a free and unrestrained life, harmoniously coexisting and complementing nature. The authors of this book are all senior experts and renowned scholars. With elegant and fluent writing, easy-to-understand text, and vivid images, they introduce readers to the historical origins, customs, cultural traditions, natural environments, and lifestyles of various ethnic minority tribes around the world. This book opens a wonderful window for Chinese readers to understand the primitive tribes of ethnic minorities worldwide, offering a fresh and eye-opening perspective. At the same time, it should be noted that the views presented in the book solely represent the opinions of the authors, and we believe readers can approach and grasp them appropriately. The Ainu are the indigenous people of Japan and the earliest inhabitants of the country. For many centuries, they have shared their homeland with other ethnic groups in Japan. They rely on hunting, fishing, and gathering for food, produce everything they need using natural materials around them, and worship animals and deities in nature. Early Ainu people mostly settled in Hokkaido, one of Japan's four major islands. Later, other ethnic groups from Japan also migrated to this area, engaging in fierce conflicts with the indigenous people. They seized the hunting and fishing grounds of the Ainu, pushing them into poverty. However, after years of struggle, the Ainu people managed to restore their culture. The book The Ainu of Japan provides a detailed introduction to the ancient customs and unique way of life of the Ainu, presenting readers with a fascinating world.