History
About History
From antiquity to the Edo Period and beyond, Japan is a nation with a rich historical heritage (and plenty of historical debate).
Today we can still find Jomon Period pit dwellings from 3000 B.C. and earlier, ruins from the Yayoi Period when rice cultivation spread across the Japanese archipelago, and huge Kofun tombs built during the eponymous Kofun Period of the late 3rd century A.D. when the Yamato Imperial Court unified the country.
Japanese History／日本の歴史
From antiquity to the Edo Period and beyond, Japan is a nation with a rich historical heritage (and plenty of historical debate). Today we can still find Jomon Period pit dwellings from 3000 B.C. a....
Temples & Shrines／寺院・神社
Japan is home to countless temples and shrines, and although they may appear similar, they play different roles in Japanese religious and spiritual life. Since ancient times, Japanese people have beli....
World Heritage／世界遺産
World Heritage Sites are locations or landmarks of cultural or natural significance that have been registered on the World Heritage List based on the World Heritage Convention adopted by the UNESCO Ge....
Castles／城
Originally built to protect farmland and crops from hostile neighbors or invaders, fortified structures have existed in Japan for over two thousand years. Around the 7th century, the castle Mizuki was....
Historical Sites／歴史的な場所
Japan is rich in historically significant buildings, ruins, and locations associated with historical figures, and exploring them is one of the great ways to enjoy the country. For example, some works ....
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