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The Japanese people are struck by Mount Fuji’s beauty throughout the seasons and the nation has been in awe of it since ancient times. Locals learned to respect the mountain’s fiery nature, as it is an active stratovolcano. Mount Fuji is situated on the island of Honshu and is 100 kilometers (62 miles) away from ...
The Ainu are the indigenous people of Japan. According to official data, there are about 25,000 living in the country. However, some estimate that the population numbers over 200,000. History of the Ainu How the Ainu people originated is largely unclear. One theory suggests that “Ainu people are remnants of the Jomon-jin, or the hunter-gathers ...
The Samurai, ancient Japan’s warrior class, have been one of the most celebrated groups of people in modern pop culture. Numerous movies, TV shows, and video games have been made, picturing them in a mythical, mysterious, and noble manner. However, Japan also has the Ainu people, a community that has been discriminated against throughout the ...