A summary of the history of Japan
Era (時代) Year (년 Notes
Jomon (縄文)
  • Paleo-, meso-, neolithic age where rocks were broken or pulverized to make earthen-wares and bones were also used as tools
  • People related to one another by blood lived in caves convenient for hunting and fishing
  • Modern Japanese refer to the people of this era as their early ancestors
Yayoi (弥生)