The Yayoi period is one of Japan’s oldest eras and ranges from 300 BCE to 300 CE. The Yayoi period marks a transition from hunting and gathering to farming.
The Jōmon period is the earliest era of Japanese history and took place between 14,000 – 300 BCE. The Jōmon were known for their “cord-marked” pottery.
A glance at each period in Japan's history. Providing a short overview of the most important events starting back at 14,000 BC and up to the present era.
