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Kayano ShigeruKayano Shigeru

Also known as: 萱野茂

Based in Nibutani, Biratori, he devoted his life to compiling an Ainu dictionary and preserving materials and crafts. He is also remembered as the first member of the Ainu people to serve in the National Diet, sitting in the House of Councillors.

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