EPISODE · Nov 6, 2025

Jomon Period

This episode explores the Jōmon people, Japan's prehistoric hunter-gatherers (14,000-300 BCE). It covers their early sedentary lifestyle, tools, pottery, trade, and spiritual culture, as well as archaeological discoveries about their origins. The episode also highlights their genetic legacy in modern groups like the Ainu and mainland Japanese.

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