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An Archaeological History of Japan: 30,000 B.C. to A.D. 700 - By Koji Mizoguchi. A book review.
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.
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.
C. T. Keally's Japanese Archaeology Pages - Prehistoric and historic general outline, chronologies, research reports and projects, field photographs, news, links, and contact information.
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,
Ebino City Museum of History and Folklore - Access, location, exhibits, and contact information.
Experimental Study for Detecting Morphological Effects of Thermal Alteration on Obsidian Artifacts - Abstract of article by Y. Nakazawa from Quaternary Research 39. Quantitative examination in an obsidian assemblage.
History of Nara Prefecture - Includes a brief synopsis of ancient and prehistoric periods.
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)
Japanese Archaeology - An essay on the history and current status of Japanese archaeology.
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'.
Jomon Archaeology - An overview of Jomon period archaeology of Japan. Includes: references, time line, photos, and period descriptions.
Jomon Japan - Practical introduction to Jomon archaeology in Japan, including museums, sites, and research literature
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.
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.
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.
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.
Osaho-Zuka - Access, location, and contact information.
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.
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.
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.
Waseda University Egyptian Expedition - Excavations by the Institute of Archaeology.
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