Ainu lifestyle

The Ainu are an Indigenous people primarily from northern Japan, particularly Hokkaido, as well as parts of Russia. Their lifestyle is traditionally based on a deep connection to nature, relying on hunting, fishing, and gathering for sustenance. The Ainu have unique cultural practices, including ceremonies that honor the spirits of animals they hunt. Traditionally, they lived in thatched-roof houses called chise and wore garments made from woven fibers. The Ainu language and spiritual beliefs emphasize respect for the natural world and its creatures. Today, efforts are being made to preserve and revitalize their culture and languages amid modernization.