Japanese archaeology

Japanese archaeology studies ancient cultures through excavation and analysis of artifacts, ruins, and environmental data across Japan. It reveals how early people lived, developed agriculture, crafted tools, and built distinctive pottery, art, and burial practices. Key periods include the Jomon (hunter-gatherers), Yayoi (rice cultivation and social complexity), and Kofun (large tomb mounds). Archaeologists use scientific methods like carbon dating and stratigraphy to piece together Japan’s prehistoric and historic past, helping us understand cultural evolution, societal changes, and regional interactions over thousands of years.