Japanology Plus · SEASON 9
Jomon Period: The Sannai Maruyama Site
Episode 5 · 2022-03-10
- Documentary
- Talk
Episode overview
The Jomon period lasted from around 13,000 BC to 300 BC. This society of hunter-gatherers cherished peace, cooperation and a deep connection to the natural world. In the first of 2 episodes about the Jomon period, we look at the Sannai Maruyama Site. 6,000 years ago, a large settlement was established here. Okada Yasuhiro shows us around recreated buildings, and introduces various artifacts. He explains what they tell us about the Jomon people, and their outlook on life.
28 minutes
Season 9 episodes
1. Japanophiles: Tom Hovasse2022-01-06
2. Kotatsu: Heated Tables2022-01-13
3. VTubers2022-01-20
4. Traditional Homes2022-02-17
5. Jomon Period: The Sannai Maruyama Site2022-03-10
6. Jomon Period: Dogu2022-03-17
7. Japanophiles: Steve Tallon2022-03-24
8. Face Masks2022-04-14
9. Washi: Japanese Paper2022-04-28
10. Name Stamps and Seals2022-05-12
11. Showa Nostalgia2022-05-19
12. Japanophiles: Claudio Feliciani2022-06-02
13. Keitora: Tiny Trucks2022-06-16
14. Vinyl Records2022-06-30
15. Okinawa: The Ryukyu Kingdom2022-07-14
16. Okinawa: The Reconstruction of Shuri Castle2022-07-21
17. Frozen Food2022-07-28
18. Japanophiles: Gregory Khezrnejat2022-08-11
19. Goldfish2022-08-25
20. Welfare Goods2022-09-08
21. Water-related Disasters2022-09-29
22. Japanophiles: Andrew Dewar2022-10-13
23. The Moon2022-10-20
24. Cardboard2022-11-24
25. The Samurai of the Sea: Pirates or Protectors?2022-12-08
26. The Samurai of the Sea: The Murakami Legacy2022-12-15
27. Japanophiles: Colleen Schmuckal2022-12-22
