Early Japan History Jomon & Yayoi

  • Published on : 24/12/2012
  • by : Japan Experience

Jomon Period: Read about the history of Japan to 710 A.D including the Jomon and Yayoi periods. Later came the Kofun Period and then the foundation of a state based on the acceptance of Buddhism during the Asuka Period.

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