A new study suggests a far more intricate genetic tapestry is involved in the ultimate ancestry of people in Japan.

With 25 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Japan is ideal for those who like to explore the historical and environmental aspects of ...

Studies of ancient Jomon sites in separate areas of Japan show that lifestyles of the people varied from region to region, contrary to the common belief that they were almost uniformly similar ...

It said the Jomon people, who are the ancestors of Japanese, lived in Hokkaido for more than 10,000 years from around 16,000 years ago before the Ainu people. Protesters demanded the organizers ...

When researchers unearthed a woman in 1998 belonging to the now-extinct Jōmon people of ancient Japan, DNA analysis wasn’t quite advanced enough to put this discovery to full use. Over two decades ...

Japanese people with ties to Kanayama seemed thrilled to find out ... is accurate when considering that the area is known for numerous artifacts dating from the Jomon period (circa 14,000 to 300 BC).

Evidence of hot spring usage dates back thousands of years to the Jomon period. Additionally, Japan sees plentiful precipitation. The abundant rainfall and snowmelt provide ample water for Japanese ...

The Japanese government passed a record defense budget in 2024, in line with its commitment to increase its defense spending ...

In a 2024 survey by the Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry, 21% of young Japanese employees said they plan to stay with ...