Japan Asia Regional Archaeology
Japan Asia Regional Archaeology
Japan
The sites and pages relating information on the past cultures of the modern nationstate of Japan through the study and scientific analysis of material remains (i.e., osteological, artifactual, architectural, etc.).
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- Access, location, and contact information.
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- Tour the old capital with aerial photos and descriptions of prehistoric burial mounds, ancient city-planning, Edo-period maps and urbanization.
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- Practical introduction to Jomon archaeology in Japan, including museums, sites, and research literature
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- Research on Paleolithic Age of the River Basin, Northeast Japan by Keio University. Includes: a project history, material, published works, and staff.
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- Abstract of article by Tomii Makoto from Kokogaku Kenkyu 47(1).
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- Astronomy in Japan with a lot of information on Japanese Star lore and astronomical history.
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- Article by Michiko Niimi and Shozo Hiroki, from Zoo-archaeology 15.
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- An expose of the academic fraud perpetrated by Shinichi Fujimura, a Japanese archaeologist.
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- Abstract of article by Y. Abe from Kokogaku Kenkyu 47(2)covering the Late Jomon settlements and the formation of pottery mounds in Chiba Prefecture.
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- Prehistoric and historic general outline, chronologies, research reports and projects, field photographs, news, links, and contact information.
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- Abstract of article by M. E. Hall, from Archaeometry 43. Geochemical perspectives on the Moroiso and Ukishima pottery styles.
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- Abstract of article by Y. Nakazawa from Quaternary Research 39. Quantitative examination in an obsidian assemblage.
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- An essay on the history and current status of Japanese archaeology.
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- An article by Mark Harmon discussing the sites of Sannai Maruyama, the Nakazato shell midden, and craniometric analysis of Ainu remains.
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- Brief site report that features information on paleoethnobotanical investigation of Jomon cultivation of plants, including rice, foxtail millet. Offers map and photographs of fieldwork and botanical remains.
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- Development and presentation of QTVR movies of Jomon ceramics. [English and Japanese]
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- Includes a brief synopsis of ancient and prehistoric periods.
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- Abstract of article by T. Tsutsumi from Kokogaku Kenkyu 47.
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- Asian Perspectives 40(2). The beginning of rice agriculture in Japan impacted every aspect of life in most parts of the archipelago. It was the Japanese version of the "Neolithic Revolution." (PDF)
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- Abstract of article by Hiroomi Tsumura, from Zoo-archaeology 15.
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- Designed to preserve the historic ruins of Yofukuji Temple, use the place for history education, stimulate the interest of visitors in the historical significance of Kamakura, and to create an attractive landscape.
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- Richard Hooker introduces prehistoric Japan: the Jomon, one of the earliest pottery makers in the world, and the Yayoi period which ushered in agriculture. From Washington State University's 'World Civilizations'.
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- By Koji Mizoguchi. A book review.
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- An overview of Jomon period archaeology of Japan. Includes: references, time line, photos, and period descriptions.
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- Explores the 60-plus stone Buddhas of Usuki City in Oita Prefecture, carved in the 12th to 14th centuries.
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- Access, location, exhibits, and contact information.
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- Abstract of article by Masayo Minami and Toshio Nakamura from Quaternary Research 39. A comparison with the gelatin extraction method.
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- Abstract by Nobuo Naora, with comments by Hideji Harunari from Zoo-archaeology 15.
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