Jōmon
Hokkaido · 縄文Browse Hokkaido’s cultural heritage from the Jōmon period (14,000 – 300 BCE). Filter by type and keyword, with concise stories, maps, and travel tips.
Discover Kakku, Hokkaido's first National Treasure - a magnificent hollow clay figurine from the Late Jomon period. Learn about its dramatic discovery, unique artistry, and how to visit this 41.5cm masterpiece at Hakodate Jomon Culture Center near UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Discover the Important Cultural Property "Artifacts from Burial Pits at the Tokoro River Estuary Site" in Kitami, Hokkaido. A remarkable collection of 1,805 ancient burial goods including amber necklaces, jade magatama, and ornate pottery reveals 2,900 years of funeral rituals along the Sea of Okhotsk.