Cultural Preservation

Members of the Biratori Ainu Culture Preservation Society performing Emus Rimse (sword dance)

Ainu Events in New York City, Summer 2026

投稿者:Michael Ioannides
投稿公開日:7月 2, 2026
投稿カテゴリー:Cultural Preservation Film and Media

Several Ainu-related events will be happening in New York City this summer in conjunction with the Ainu Summer Festival hosted by the Japan Society, including presentations and performances by members…

The statue of Shakushain in Ma'uta Park. Photo by Michael J. Ioannides

NHK World Documentary on 2023 Shakushain Memorial Ceremony

投稿者:Michael Ioannides
投稿公開日:1月 12, 2024
投稿カテゴリー:Cultural Preservation Indigenous Rights Advocacy

On September 23, 2023, the 77th annual Shakushain memorial festival and ceremony was held in Ma'uta Park in Shin-Hidaka town, Hokkaido. One of the largest annual gatherings of Ainu people…