The Ainu, indigenous people from northern Japan, raised bear cubs as a sign of honor. Known as Iyomante, the bear-sending ceremony involved nurturing a bear cub for one or two years within the community. Treated with affection and care, the bear was regarded as a kamui, a divine spirit who brought gifts of fur and meat. In a sacred ritual, the cub's spirit was sent back to the gods in an honorable exchange. Officially banned in the 1960s by the Japanese government, the practice remains a powerfu
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