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πŸ›οΈ Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan

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πŸ›οΈ Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan
UNESCO World Heritage Site spanning 17 archaeological locations


🕐 2 min read · Updated 1 Apr 2026 at 05:47

UNESCOUNESCO World Heritage Site

πŸ“‹ Fast Facts
  • 17 constituent sites across Hokkaido and northern Tohoku regions
  • Jōmon period spans approximately 10,500 BCE to 300 BCE
  • UNESCO World Heritage inscription: 2021
  • Represents exceptional testimony to pre-agricultural hunter-gatherer society

The Jōmon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan comprise 17 archaeological locations inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site ...

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