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Ainu gallery
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(CC) Photo: John Stephenson
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A cise is a traditional Ainu dwelling, with a thatched roof and entranceway separate from the main interior space. These replicas can be seen at Nibutani, an Ainu-majority village in Hokkaido.
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(CC) Photo: John Stephenson
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The interior of this replica Ainu dwelling shows where food was prepared. In the background is a special opening that acted as a separate entrance for Ainu spirits.
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