Archaeology of Japan

Archaeology in Japan explores the country's past through the study of artifacts, structures, and ancient sites. It spans from prehistoric times, particularly the Jomon period (14,000–300 BCE), known for its cord-marked pottery, to the Yayoi period (300 BCE–300 CE), marked by rice cultivation and metal use. Key archaeological sites, like the ruins at Fushimi in Kyoto and the burial mounds of ancient rulers, reveal insights into Japan's cultural development, social structures, and daily life. This field helps us understand how Japan's unique history and environment shaped its society, traditions, and modern identity.