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The 60-plus stone Buddhas of Usuki City in Oita Prefecture were carved during the 12th to 14th
centuries.
http://www.jinjapan.org/atlas/historical/his16.html
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Medieval Ruins Found off Atami?
From Asahi, Shizuoka Prefecture-Archaeologists say they may have found ruins of a submerged city
from the Kamakura Period (1192-1333) off the coast.
http://www.asahi.com/english/nation/TKY200402040175.html
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Japanese Archaeology
An essay on the history and current status of Japanese archaeology.
http://www.t-net.ne.jp/~keally/jpnarch.html
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Introductory Routes of Rice to Japan: An Examination of the Southern Route Hypothesis
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)
http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/asian_perspectives/v040/40.2takamiya.pdf
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An Archaeological History of Japan: 30,000 B.C. to A.D. 700
By Koji Mizoguchi. A book review.
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/prehistoric/reviews/03_02_mizoguchi.html
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Soramitsu - History and Geography of Nara
Tour the old capital with aerial photos and descriptions of prehistoric burial mounds, ancient
city-planning, Edo-period maps and urbanization.
http://fischer.jinkan.kyoto-u.ac.jp/soramitsu/
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Jomon Japan
Practical introduction to Jomon archaeology in Japan, including museums, sites, and research
literature
http://www.jomonjapan.org
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Disgraced Archaeologist Covered in Fresh Mud
From Mainichi Daily, disgraced archeologist Shinichi Fujimura, who admitted to planting bogus
artifacts at 42 digs across the nation, faked discoveries at two more excavation sites in Miyagi
Prefecture,
http://mdn.mainichi.co.jp/news/archive/200211/26/20021126p2a00m0dm019001c.html
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Archaeologist Exposed as Fraud
Shinichi Fujimura, famed for finding ancient artefacts, admits planting them after being caught
red-handed by a national newspaper. BBC News.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/1008051.stm
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Archaeological Site to be Inspected for Signs of Fabrication
An article by Kyodo News reporting that an archaeological investigation team has begun an
inspection of a Miyagi Prefecture site where a researcher confessed to having fabricated
archaeological findings.
http://home.kyodo.co.jp/all/display.jsp?an=20011029080
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Sacred Statue Conceals Ancient Buddhist Figures
From Ananova, four ancient Buddha statuettes have been found inside a relic only shown to the
public once every 11 years.
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_643946.html
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Kazahari
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.
http://www.sfu.ca/archaeology/dept/fac_bio/dandrea/kaza.htm
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Miyazaki Municipal Museum
Access, location, exhibits, and contact information.
http://www.pref.miyazaki.jp/resort/english/sisetu/c0104.htm
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Osaho-Zuka
Access, location, and contact information.
http://www.pref.miyazaki.jp/resort/english/rekisi/b0803.htm
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Ebino City Museum of History and Folklore
Access, location, exhibits, and contact information.
http://www.pref.miyazaki.jp/resort/english/sisetu/c0901.htm
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History of Nara Prefecture
Includes a brief synopsis of ancient and prehistoric periods.
http://www.pref.nara.jp/pro-e/rekishi.htm
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Preservation Project for the Remains of Yofukuji Temple
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.
http://www.city.kamakura.kanagawa.jp/english/stroll/treasury/index.htm
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Ancient Times
A short synopsis of the history and archaeology of Japan.
http://www.jinjapan.org/today/intro/intro_2.html
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Mogamigawa River Project
Research on Paleolithic Age of the River Basin, Northeast Japan by Keio University. Includes: a
project history, material, published works, and staff.
http://www.flet.keio.ac.jp/~abeto/mrp/index_e.html
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Jomon Archaeology
An overview of Jomon period archaeology of Japan. Includes: references, time line, photos, and
period descriptions.
http://www.nbz.or.jp/eng/prehistoric.htm
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Jomon and Yayoi
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'.
http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~dee/ANCJAPAN/YAYOI.HTM
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Jomon Research in 1996
An article by Mark Harmon discussing the sites of Sannai Maruyama, the Nakazato shell midden, and
craniometric analysis of Ainu remains.
http://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/user/le/arch/news/whatnew/jomon96e.html
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