Yoshinogari

Yoshinogari is an archaeological site in Japan that reveals a well-preserved ancient settlement from around 300 BCE to 300 CE. It was a large, fortified community with houses, storage facilities, and even defensive earthworks, offering insight into Iron Age life. Excavations have uncovered tools, pottery, and evidence of social organization, illustrating how early Japanese communities lived, worked, and interacted. Today, Yoshinogari serves as an open-air museum, helping visitors understand Japan’s prehistoric past through reconstructed buildings and ongoing research.