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Podcast: In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
Episode: Ainu work to build a sense of community in urban Japan
Description: The Ainu, an indigenous people predominantly living in northern Japan, have a distinct language and rich cultural traditions. Although Hokkaido has the largest Ainu population, thousands also live in or around Tokyo, where they face discrimination and lack of awareness. One woman of Ainu heritage, Shimada Akemi (pictured), is working to change this.