I am really enjoying travelling in Japan right now.
I would too. I'd love to see all of East Asia, but especially Japan.
What part of Japan would you be interested in?
There are actually 47 prefectures there! But I'd love to visit Hokkaido in the far north.
What is a prefecture?
They are first level jurisdictions in Japan; they're also administrative divisions.
I see, and Hokkaido is the one you are most interested in?  I haven't made it there what is so interesting about it?
I have read much about it. The Ainu, Nivkh, and Orok settled there before history was even recorded. I am not sure how they are so sure of this though.
That's a good point.  It's hard to make definite statements about prehistoric events.  Well I hope you make it there soon!
Me too. The Nivkh were dog breeders and hunters, also fisherman. It makes me curious to think about them breeding dogs way back then.