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Japan has had two completely distinct populations at the genetic and linguistic level: first there were the Ainu, then the Japanese who gradually replaced them. We trace the genetic history of these two peoples which is very singular and which requires going back to the exit from Africa 70,000 years ago. The History of Japan in animated maps, available on this channel: Episode 1: • History of ancient Japan (from 250 to 1185) Episode 2: • Feudal Japan: the golden age of the sam... Episode 3: • History of Japan: from the Tokugawa to the e... Visit the author's website: https://ptolemee.net Receive the Chronicles of Herodote.net (free): https://bit.ly/3BPPoLS