Neolithic Japan

Neolithic Japan, also known as the Jomon period (around 14,000 to 300 BCE), was marked by a hunter-gatherer lifestyle, with inhabitants living in small, settled communities. The Jomon people are renowned for their pottery, often decorated with intricate designs, which is among the oldest in the world. They relied on fishing, foraging, and hunting for sustenance, and they began to utilize tools made from stone and bone. The period also saw the development of early agriculture and the construction of pit-dwelling homes, reflecting a complex society that engaged with its environment in rich and varied ways.