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_historyOn FTLH's Instagram for this episode I used the artwork from the amazing Manami you can follow her on Instagram and twitter@manaminaniFurther reading (General)Image galleryhttp://archive.fieldmuseum.org/research_collections/anthropology/anthro_sites/boone/ainu/gal_jp_ainua.htmlBrief overview of Ainu history and culturehttps://www.tofugu.com/japan/ainu-japan/#:~:text=The%20Ainu%20people%20are%20historically,there%20are%20up%20to%20200%2C000. Further reading (Tattooing)Brief tattoo historyhttps://bodyartforms.com/blog/smiling-tattoos-ainu-women.aspVery in depth look at the cultural and religious connection of the tattooshttps://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-womenVintage portraits of Ainu womenhttps://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 linksfoundation for the Ainu Culture (has sooooooo many links)https://www.ff-ainu.or.jp/web/english/details/biratori-ainu-culture-preservation-society.htmlMinistry of Land, Infrastructure, and Technology: Hokkaido Bureauhttps://www.mlit.go.jp/hkb/ainu_e.htmlAinu People Today - 7 Years after the Culture Promotion Lawhttps://www.hurights.or.jp/archives/focus/section2/2004/06/ainu-people-today---7-years-after-the-culture-promotion-law.html