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아이누
Also known as Aino, Aynu, Eino, Ezo, Ainu, Ainos
ethnic group in Japan and Russia
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The Ainu are an indigenous ethnic group with historical presence in Japan and Russia, particularly in areas like Hokkaido and the Russian Far East. Their existence and recognition matter because they represent a distinct culture and history that has often been marginalized, making their rights and preservation significant issues in discussions about indigenous peoples and cultural diversity.
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1911 Britannica articles needing updates from November 2016Accuracy disputes from February 2020AinuEthnic groups in JapanEthnic groups in RussiaGenocide of indigenous peoples in AsiaHistory of HokkaidoHistory of Northeast AsiaHistory of SakhalinIndigenous peoples of East AsiaIndigenous peoples of SiberiaJapanese people of Russian descent