Ainu culture
Overview of the culture of the Ainu
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| 2015 | Comics artist Yoshinori Kobayashi publicly challenged the indigenous status of Ainu people, arguing they did not historically call themselves 'Ainu' during colonization. |
| 2015 | Rumors continued about Ainu people's alleged preferential treatment, leading to public discourse about indigenous identity. |
| 2014 | Rumors began circulating about Ainu people allegedly enjoying preferential treatment by claiming victim status of historical rape. |
| 2012 | Hokkaido University conducted an interview revealing that contemporary Ainu primarily practice Buddhism as their family religion, marking a significant cultural and religious transition from traditional Ainu spiritual practices. |
| 2010 | Sapporo University launched the 'Ureshipa Project' specifically for Ainu people, establishing a scholarship program with tuition exemptions and offering classes on Ainu culture and communication. |
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