I went to Hokkaido in summer. Walking through flower fields, I met a local family. They offered me local milk and we talked a little. I learned a lot about Hokkaido such as the indigenous people of Hokkaido. The Ainu lived in Hokkaido’s forests and rivers. They fished salmon, hunted bears, and told stories around fires. Their culture includes unique clothing, crafts, and rituals. Efforts are ongoing to revive the Ainu language and traditions among younger generations. I wonder if I was an Ainu i