Jomon Period

The Jomon Period, spanning from around 14,000 to 300 BCE, is a significant era in Japan's prehistoric history. It is characterized by a hunter-gatherer lifestyle, with people living in semi-permanent settlements. This period is renowned for its distinctive pottery, which features cord-marked patterns—hence the name "Jomon," meaning "cord pattern" in Japanese. Jomon people also engaged in fishing and foraging, utilizing the rich natural resources of their environment. The period reflects the development of early Japanese culture, including spiritual beliefs and social structures, laying the foundation for later agricultural advances in Japanese history.