Kojiki
Author: Elisha Kayne Today, more than 80% of the Japanese population engage in some form of Shinto practice. Whether visitingContinue Reading
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Nihon Shoki
Author: Elisha Kayne Today, more than 119 million people practice Shintoism both in Japan and around the world. The tenantsContinue Reading
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The Yayoi Period
Author: Elisha Kayne While the Yayoi period is much shorter than the previous Jomon period, the people of Japan sawContinue Reading
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The Jomon Period
Author: Elisha Kayne It can be difficult to imagine the world which existed during the ancient Neolithic period. It wasContinue Reading
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The Ainu of Japan
Author: Elisha Kayne Nestled in the forested region of Nibutani in Hokkaido, Japan, dwells a town of less than 500Continue Reading
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Jomon Period Archeological Sites
Author: Elisha Kayne The Jomon culture is unique among other ancient Neolithic and Bronze Age peoples. Their isolation from theContinue Reading
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Life in an Ancient Jomon Village
Author: Elisha Kayne The Jomon people populated Japan for several millennia, developing an insular culture that was rarely influenced byContinue Reading
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The Ainu’s Relationship to the Ancient Jomon
Author: Elisha Kayne The Ainu live primarily amongst the forests and mountains of Hokkaido, Japan. Their distinct culture, religion andContinue Reading
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The Rich History of Hokkaido
Author: Elisha Kayne Nestled in the northern most area of the Japanese islands rests a majestic land. It’s home toContinue Reading
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Bears and Their Importance in Ainu Culture and Religion
Author: Elisha Kayne In all areas of the world where the mighty bear can be found, there seems to haveContinue Reading