Uncovered in the 20th century, this ancient settlement offers an intimate window into Neolithic Japanese life, having revealed thousands of artifacts, pottery vessels, and Japan's first documented prehistoric hearth-pit. Visitors can marvel at the life-sized reconstruction of an ancient Jōmon dog affectionately known as Tobimaru, ponder a replica of two mysterious prehistoric skeletons locked in an embrace, and admire uniquely sculpted earthenware handles. The on-site museum also pairs these ancient treasures with contemporary Jōmon-inspired art, beautifully bridging millennia of human creativity.
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- History & Culture
- Museums
- Ancient Japan
- Historic Sites
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