BrainMind.com Ainu, First Peoples of Japan. The Ainu arrived in Japan maybe 14000 years ago, 10000 years before the Japanese. They were killed, enslaved and driven off their lands, taking refuge in the northern islands of Japan where they now number less than 25000. A documentary film by Rhawn Joseph, Ph.D. http

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Young Ainu people used to face an identity crisis but many are able to walk out of the shadow of hiding their ethnic background. Now they are willing to present their traditional dances and singing their own songs.

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Ainu woman demonstrating a small, thin, bamboo instrument called a mukkuri.

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***Download on iTunes: itunes.apple.com www.discoverysound.com BEKANBE UK The natural sounds produced in Hokkaido are rich, warm, and delicate, but they can evoke power and strength when combined. This new library contains the beautiful music and voices of Ms. Umeko Ando, an acclaimed Mukkuri (Jews harp) player among Ainu musicians. It consists of her slow and meditative Upopo (songs), plus the evocative sounds of the Ainu traditional stringed instrument Tonkori. These sounds have not been available until now!

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Interview with some members of the Ainu Rebels. Ainu are the still discriminated against indigenous people of Japan. Wikipedia Definition: The Ainu (アイヌ?) IPA: [ʔáinu] (also called Ezo in historical texts) are an indigenous ethnic group of Japan. Historically they spoke the Ainu language and related varieties and lived in Hokkaidō, the Kuril Islands, and much of Sakhalin. Most of those who identify themselves as Ainu still live in this same region, though the exact number of living Ainu is unknown. This is due to ethnic issues in Japan resulting in those with Ainu backgrounds hiding their identities and confusion over mixed heritages. Official estimates of the population are of around 25000, whilst unofficially the number is upwards of 200000 people. from Action in Asia DVD, by Black Helmet Productions

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OKI DUB AINU BAND in Portuguese "UTUWASKARAP"

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"You can't see it, and you can't smell it either - 誰にも見えない、匂いもない 2011- " By Rankin Taxi & Dub Ainu Band Words & Music: Rankin Taxi ◆This song is available at DIY Hearts (www.diystars.net All sales will be donated to Japan's disaster relief through the Japanese Red Cross. PV Director: Takahiro Morita(FESN) Photography(Rankin Taxi): Sho Kikuchi Vocal: Rankin Taxi Bass, Guitar & Mukkuri: OKI Drums: Takashi Numazawa Keyboards: Emerson Kitamura Peutanke(=雄叫び。アイヌが危機を知らせるときにする): Futoshi Ikabe Produced & Arranged by OKI Mixed by Naoyuki Uchida Recorded at Yellow Studio（Meguro, Tokyo）& Chikar Studio（Toma, Hokkaido） Special thanks: Peter Barakan, Norie Okabe, Ken Koiso Rankin Taxi www.myspace.com DUB AINU BAND tonkori.com

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This instrument makes me think that techno music was invented by the Ainu indigenous people. :) Mukkuri is a traditional Japanese percussion instrument indigenous to the Ainu. Sound is made by pulling the string and vibrating the inside.

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A group of Ainu performing a traditional dance. Shot in August 2005 in the Ainu village of Porotokotan near Sapporo.

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Ainu dance at the marimo akan ceremony, 10 october 2007. The women are dancing throwing their hair in the air, in the cold morning breeze.

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Ainu woman playing a traditional instrument. Shot during a performance in August 2005 in the Ainu village of Porotokotan near Sapporo.

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Two Ainu women singing. Shot during a performance in August 2005 in the Ainu village of Porotokotan near Sapporo.

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After years of efforts, Japanese indigenous people known as Ainu finally won recognition from the Japanese government of their unique identity in June of this year. Now the Ainu gather together to discuss their demand for the government to allocate seats on the DIET, the parliament, to the indigenous people so they can participate in politics.

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"DUB AINU" - Trailer Will be released in 2012, filmed by Cine Griot.

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"SAKHALIN ROCK" BY OKI DUB AINU BAND! Derected by Takahiro Morita(FESN) OKI DUB AINU BAND www.tonkori.com

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Description This splendid little Japanese kokeshi wooden doll is likened after the dress and appearance of the aboriginal Ainu who are believed to be the original inhabitants of the Japanese islands. Archeological evidence indicates that the Ainu may have once lived in villages throughout most of the Japanese archipelago, though today they are found primarily on the northernmost Japanese island of Hokkaido. The distinct dress, somewhat Caucasian-like appearance, language and unique culture of the Ainu set them apart from the majority of the Japanese population, who respect the Ainu and appreciate their culture as an important link to the past. This interesting doll is less than 40 years old and is in fair condition with marks and scratches from handling and discoloration and stains from age and display. This is a "naruko" style kokeshi with a special neck joint which allows the doll to squeak when the head is turned. This clever design was developed long ago by craftsmen seeking a way to cause the dolls cry like a baby. Please read below to learn about the history of kokeshi dolls, one of Japan's most unique and distinctive folk crafts. Size: Height: 4.4 inches (11.2 centimeters) Weight: 0.4 ounces (11 grams) Important note: Images of the kokeshi we list are often uploaded to our Japan Vintage Kokeshi Blog which is an on-line gallery of unique and interesting kokeshi dolls. The purpose of this blog is strictly to share images of some of the wonderful dolls we encounter in <b>...</b>

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Singing Ainu woman. Shot during a performance in August 2005 in the Ainu village of Porotokotan near Sapporo.

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Oki Kanno, Ainu singer & tonkori player from Hokkaido

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June 6-28, 2009, the Portland Japanese Garden hosted a special exhibition in honor of the 50th anniversary of the sister city relationship between Portland and Sapporo, Japan. Entitled Parallel Worlds, the exhibition featured exquisitely designed traditional ceremonial robes created by Ainu artists from the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido and Native American artists of the Pacific Northwest. This groundbreaking exhibition became the first to juxtapose the textile arts of indigenous cultures on both sides of the north Pacific.

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This is a promotional video for the documentary film TOKYO Ainu from footage shot up to July 2008. Your support will be greatly appreciated. www.2kamuymintara.com

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The mukkuri is a tension jaw harp of the Ainu people of Hokkaido in Northern Japan. Traditionally played by women, Mukkuri are quite difficult to sound due to their very thick tongue, and take some practice. Mukkuri are now sold in Japan as tourist items. The Ainu are the indigenous people of Hokkaido, and possibly related to indigenous peoples in Siberia and western Canada, however this instrument cannot be found in the latter cultures. Mukkuri are usually made from wood or bamboo.

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Description This splendid Japanese wooden doll set features the images of a man and woman likened after the dress and appearance of the aboriginal Ainu who are believed to be the original inhabitants of the Japanese islands. Archeological evidence indicates that the Ainu may have once lived in villages throughout most of the Japanese archipelago, though today they are found primarily on the northernmost Japanese island of Hokkaido. The distinct dress, somewhat Caucasian-like appearance, language and unique culture of the Ainu set them apart from the majority of the Japanese population, who respect the Ainu and appreciate their culture as an important link to the past. These carved wooden figures are in good condition with only small marks and scratches and wear a beautiful patina indicative of age and past display. The figures dates from the mid to late Japanese Showa period (1926-1989). Size: Height: 7.0 inches (18.0 cm) Weight (combined): 20.1 ounces (574 grams) item code: R5S6-0005664 ship code: G6

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A very short film about the indigenous Japanese or Ainu people and their language. Promotion of endangered languages.

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OKI DUB AINU BAND in Portuguese / "Kai Kai Ashi To"

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Marimo festival 06 (Akan)

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A walkthrough of the Ainu Museum at the Botanical Gardens in Sapporo.

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MAREWREW is a group of four Japanese women from Hokkaido, who preserve ethnic Ainu culture in songs and dances.

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Ainu cultural exchange tour of Melbourne at the Melbourne Museum. Irankarapte - Let Me Touch Your Heart Gently A free song and dance by the Ainu, Japanese Indigenous People www.facebook.com A group of Ainu performers will be visiting Melbourne for performances and cultural exchanges with Australian indigenous people. The performances will include Ainu traditional songs & dances, instrumental performance (Mukkuri, Ainu mouth harp and Tonkori, Ainu stringed instrument) and story telling. The performance at Melbourne Museum will be followed by screening of T...OKYO Ainu, a recently released documentary film on the Ainu living in Greater Tokyo (with English subtitles). The performances will be part of Indigenous Japanese (Ainu) and Indigenous Australian Cultural Exchange Australian Tour 2011 (Melbourne and Tasmania) partly funded by the Australia Japan Foundation and also under the auspices of the Consulate-General of Japan, Melbourne. www.2kamuymintara.com www.japaninmelbourne.com.au Federation Square on the 4th March 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm Melbourne Museum on the 6th March 3:00pm to 4:30 pm Movie: Date: Sunday 6th March 2011 Time: 5.00pm - 7.00pm Venue: Melbourne Museum, The Age Theatre Ticket: Adult $15, Concession: $10 museumvictoria.com.au

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Lonely Planet covering an Ainu story in Asahikawa, Hokkaido.

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The Ainus are an indigenous ethnic group of Japan. Historically they spoke the Ainu language and related varieties and lived in Hokkaidō, the Kuril Islands, and much of Sakhalin. Most of those who identify themselves as Ainu still live in this same region, though the exact number of living Ainu is unknown. en.wikipedia.org

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Kaha:wi Dance Theatre (KDT) visited Japan in October 2009 to collaborate and share Indigenous movement and song with a young Ainu group, the Ainu Rebels, led by Mina Sakai. This video was taken by the GM of KDT at the welcoming ceremony on October 1, 2009 where Mina delighted audiences with a short performance of how to properly play the mukkuri. The Ainu Rebels then presented all company members with their own mukkuri made of bamboo. Many different cultures around the world have used some form of the mukkuri, which has also been called a Mouth Harp, or more controversially, a "Jew's Harp" (according to Wikipedia sources.) Thank you Ainu Rebels and thank you Mina for sharing this wonderful instrument with us! During the beginning introduction, which is cut short, Mina is saying, you play this instrument if you want to make the sound of nature, for example the sound of the rain, or you play it for your lover.

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Japanese Ainu practice with Tulalip Tribes for 2010 Tribal Canoe Journey

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