I know they are nearly extinct and are seriously discriminated against by the mainland japs. I doubt very much that the situation was completely the reversed only a short 100 years ago.
"I know they are nearly extinct and are seriously discriminated against by the mainland japs. I doubt very much that the situation was completely the reversed only a short 100 years ago." Can't say for sure myself, just something I read. Remember though that 9,300 year old Kennewick Man is believed to be 'mainly' of Ainu descent. (James C. Chatters, Ancient Encounters)