A Guide to Aomori - 8 Things to See in Japan in 3000 B.C., Aomori, Japan
Japan is a country with long history. The capital is Tokyo today. Going back the history, it was Kamakura (1192 - ), Kyoto (794 - ), Nara (710 - ). I have talked about Ise, which is an even older town.
Sannai Maruyama Site/Relics/Ruins is the remains of a large village in Aomori Prefecture, North Japan (Tohoku region), which used to be there in Jomon era - 5000 years ago.
People had a civilization, culture and unique arts there. When I traveled there, I was able to see the real remains, replica buildings and real arts from the ancient times.
In this post, I’d like to share the treasures from Japan of 5000 years ago. I write necessary explanations about them, but I rather want you to FEEL them visually. If you plan a trip, practical travel information is at the bottom.
Do you remember the Dogu displayed at Tokyo National Museum? Aomori is one of the hometowns of dogus, so we can see many of them!
The designs are surprisingly well-made to be like a real human - Amazingly, there is a hollow from the mouth to the bottom.
Nobody knows the exact purposes of Dogus, but the influential idea is that they are goddess sculptures to pray for rich harvest.
I was just stunned to see how large this is. You’ll see it when you compare the building with someone in the photo. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Sannai Maruyama Site/Relics/Ruins is the remains of a large village in Aomori Prefecture, North Japan (Tohoku region), which used to be there in Jomon era - 5000 years ago.
People had a civilization, culture and unique arts there. When I traveled there, I was able to see the real remains, replica buildings and real arts from the ancient times.
In this post, I’d like to share the treasures from Japan of 5000 years ago. I write necessary explanations about them, but I rather want you to FEEL them visually. If you plan a trip, practical travel information is at the bottom.
Do you remember the Dogu displayed at Tokyo National Museum? Aomori is one of the hometowns of dogus, so we can see many of them!
The designs are surprisingly well-made to be like a real human - Amazingly, there is a hollow from the mouth to the bottom.
Nobody knows the exact purposes of Dogus, but the influential idea is that they are goddess sculptures to pray for rich harvest.
I was just stunned to see how large this is. You’ll see it when you compare the building with someone in the photo. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: A Guide to Aomori - 8 Things to See in Japan in 3000 B.C.
Guide Location: Japan » Aomori
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Kozue Mitani
Read it on Author's Website: https://tokyo-direct-guide.com/blog/2016/07/a-guide-to-aomori-8-things-to-see-sannai-maruyama/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Japan » Aomori
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Kozue Mitani
Read it on Author's Website: https://tokyo-direct-guide.com/blog/2016/07/a-guide-to-aomori-8-things-to-see-sannai-maruyama/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Sannai Maruyama Site
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