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2015/06/26

SGH Report on Ainu studies


We studied about “Ainu” as one of the unique challenges in Hokkaido under the research theme of “Collaborative Efforts to Achieve Multicultural Coexistence” at the International Community of International Relations (IR) Course. We had 9 lessons (refer to below) through collaboration of many people such as Mr. Koji Yuki, representative of Ainu Art Project, and enriched our understanding about Ainu culture on the basis of coexistence with nature.

1st lesson Introduction of Ainu
2nd lesson Outline of Ainu culture (Worldview of Ainu)
3rd lesson Cultural experience of Ainu (Traditional pattern of Ainu)
4th lesson Cultural experience of Ainu (Singing and dancing)
5th lesson Cultural experience of Ainu (Musical instruments)
6th lesson Ainu language
7th lesson Geographical names in the Ainu language
8th lesson Festival of Ainu
9th lesson Lifestyle of Ainu who coexist with nature