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Online exhibition of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History exploring the ancient origin of the Ainu, their relations with the Japanese, and the Ainu cultural rebirth.
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From the Alaska Native Knowledge Network. Links.
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List of common Ainu words and their English translations.
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Promotes research on the Ainu people, language, and culture, plus the dissemination of knowledge on Ainu traditions. Includes history of organization, events, and Ainu musical samples.
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Life story of John Batchelor (1854-1944), the Englishman who became the first westerner to learn the Ainu language, write its grammar in English, and make the Ainu known in the western world.
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Extensive bibliography of printed and audiovisual materials, as well as a collection of links to web pages on the subject. Bilingual site (English and Japanese).
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Companion web site to the NOVA program which explores the Ainu people.
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Collection of papers concerning the history and possible genetic relationships of the Ainu language. There is also a collection of e-mail correspondence concerning the topic.
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Presents collections of cultural artifacts, performances of traditional dances and ceremonies, and demonstrations of folk arts.
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Suite 101 Article by Andy Thompson.
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Brief discussion of racial differences from Science Frontiers October 1989.
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Analysis of a case involving the right of the Ainu to be considered an indigenous people, and to enjoy the legal protection of their culture.
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Article and photos by Jean-Philippe Soulé.
