In a groundbreaking move, the Japanese Society of Cultural Anthropology has issued a sincere apology and expressed regret for their previous research approach towards the Ainu people, who are indigenous to Japan. This marks the first time that an academic society in Japan, and possibly even worldwide, has taken responsibility for the negative impact of their research on an indigenous community. The Ainu Association of Hokkaido, a group dedicated to advancing the rights of the Ainu people, acknowledges the apology as a crucial step towards restoring trust in academia.
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