The valleys and mountains north of Mt. Fuji are full of remnants of the lives of some of Japan's earliest inhabitants--the Jomon hunters and gatherers of Japan's pre-agricultural period (traditionally dated between 14,000 and 300 BCE). But archaeologists have had to dig for it. Archaeology has only been undertaken in Japan for about 150 years, a … Continue reading Shakado Museum of Jomon Culture – really digging back in time
Category: Yamanashi
Shosenkyo: Japan’s most gorgeous gorge
This article introduces Shosenkyo, a dramatic gorge located just north of Kofu in Yamanashi Prefecture. (Archived article - originally published by Japan Today)