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Evidence of Japan’s oldest human tools uncovered in Okinawa

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Kamakura sculpture found within later-era statue

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NHK news: Lost paintings of Horyuji digitally restored

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6th c. terracotta figurine find from major silk manufuring region of Japan shows roots of silk weaving from ancient times

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Study finds ancient Han Chinese ancestors of the Hakka and Minnam peoples carried the ADLH2 genetic marker into Japan during the Yayoi period

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Origin of the Japanese number system

The system of Japanese numerals is the system of number names used in the Japanese language, and its forms evolved as the language evolved. There are two sets of counter words and two sets of pronunciations for the numerals exist … Continue reading →

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Update: Oldest pottery in the world no longer out of Japan, but has been found from Southern Chinese cave

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The Tang Dynasty cosmic worldview that Nara Japan inherited

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In the news: Ancient rice uncovered at archaeological site

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In the news: Modern technology gives new look at ancient military ruins

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In the news: Researchers unearth old canal used to build ancient capital in Kyoto

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In the news: Researchers confirm work by Kamakura Period sculptor Kaikei; could be oldest

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In the news: Mystery dagger molds imply ancient links to northern China

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In the news: Oldest ‘suizo’ shogi piece found sheds new light on game’s evolution

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Taka-ma-HARA, or High HARA — the celestial shining mountain peak; the Japanese elixir field; the navel-belly of the earth finds cognates elsewhere (Comparative etymology)

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The embracing Sky Father and Mother Earth and the Heavenly Ropevine

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A treasury of beauty: 65th Shoso-in exhibition shows creativity of craftspeople of past

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Boy’s treasure found to be ancient mirror fragment

NHK — Oct 09 via newsonjapan A small object found by a boy in a park in the western Japanese city of Kobe has turned out to be a fragment of an ancient bronze mirror that is designated as a … Continue reading →

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6th~early 8th century Yokoana Catacombs of Japan

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Evidence of Japan’s oldest human tools uncovered in Okinawa

Kamakura sculpture found within later-era statue

NHK news: Lost paintings of Horyuji digitally restored

6th c. terracotta figurine find from major silk manufuring region of Japan shows roots of silk weaving from ancient times

Study finds ancient Han Chinese ancestors of the Hakka and Minnam peoples carried the ADLH2 genetic marker into Japan during the Yayoi period

Origin of the Japanese number system

Update: Oldest pottery in the world no longer out of Japan, but has been found from Southern Chinese cave

The Tang Dynasty cosmic worldview that Nara Japan inherited

In the news: Ancient rice uncovered at archaeological site

In the news: Modern technology gives new look at ancient military ruins

In the news: Researchers unearth old canal used to build ancient capital in Kyoto

In the news: Researchers confirm work by Kamakura Period sculptor Kaikei; could be oldest

In the news: Mystery dagger molds imply ancient links to northern China

In the news: Oldest ‘suizo’ shogi piece found sheds new light on game’s evolution

Taka-ma-HARA, or High HARA — the celestial shining mountain peak; the Japanese elixir field; the navel-belly of the earth finds cognates elsewhere (Comparative etymology)

The embracing Sky Father and Mother Earth and the Heavenly Ropevine

A treasury of beauty: 65th Shoso-in exhibition shows creativity of craftspeople of past

Boy’s treasure found to be ancient mirror fragment

6th~early 8th century Yokoana Catacombs of Japan

Origins of ‘dragon blood’ or cinnabar use in Japan and the possible origin of the cinnabar mining technology