Inside out: The Ainu's tattooed smile

If a demon sees you, you'll be just fine. That is if you're an Ainu woman with tattoos! If you're not so lucky then just listen to this episode and I'm sure you'll be fine! I'll tell you all about the history and cultural connection between the Ainu and their forever smiles. We'll also take a look at what happened to them and where the Ainu women are now. Instagram: fortheloveof_history On FTLH's Instagram for this episode I used the artwork from the amazing Manami you can follow her on Instagram and twitter @manaminani Further reading (General) Image gallery http://archive.fieldmuseum.org/research_collections/anthropology/anthro_sites/boone/ainu/gal_jp_ainua.html Brief overview of Ainu history and culture https://www.tofugu.com/japan/ainu-japan/#:~:text=The%20Ainu%20people%20are%20historically,there%20are%20up%20to%20200%2C000.  Further reading (Tattooing) Brief tattoo history https://bodyartforms.com/blog/smiling-tattoos-ainu-women.asp Very in depth look at the cultural and religious connection of the tattoos https://www.larskrutak.com/tattooing-among-japans-ainu-people/ The Meaning of Tattoos for Ainu Women (Presentation by Ainu artist) https://dajf.org.uk/event/the-meaning-of-tattoos-for-ainu-women Vintage portraits of Ainu women https://www.tattoodo.com/a/tattoo-history-the-tattooed-ainu-women-of-japan-8745#:~:text=Vintage%20Portraits%20of%20the%20Ainu%20women%20of%20Japan%20with%20Tattooed%20lips&text=The%20indigenous%20people%20of%20northern,then%2C%20even%20as%20a%20profession. Ainu cultural preservation links foundation for the Ainu Culture (has sooooooo many links) https://www.ff-ainu.or.jp/web/english/details/biratori-ainu-culture-preservation-society.html Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Technology: Hokkaido Bureau https://www.mlit.go.jp/hkb/ainu_e.html Ainu People Today - 7 Years after the Culture Promotion Law https://www.hurights.or.jp/archives/focus/section2/2004/06/ainu-people-today---7-years-after-the-culture-promotion-law.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices