Yayoi Culture

The Yayoi Culture, flourishing around 300 BCE to 300 CE in Japan, marked a significant shift from the earlier Jomon period. It introduced advanced rice agriculture, which supported population growth and led to more permanent settlements. The Yayoi people developed new crafts like metalworking, pottery, and weaving, and they began social hierarchies with influential leaders. This period saw increased contact with the Asian continent, influencing Japan's technological and cultural development. Overall, the Yayoi Culture laid the foundation for Japan's later civilizations, combining agricultural innovation with social and technological advancements.