Beyond the boundaries
Go beyond English and learn about the Jomon in Japanese: The Joumon Photo Studio by Mizouni has photographs of Jomon archaeological sites and materials around Japan, is organised according to regions, and contains what look like fairly comprehensive lists of sites in each region. A visual feast even for those of us who cannot read Japanese. To learn more about how what followed the Jomon, visit our Yayoi Japan page. To discover other countries, try cultural tours worldwide (click on the picture): 
Jomon no fukei - all about Jomon archaeology in Japan
A comprehensive introduction to Jomon archaeology, excavated sites, books, and museums. All in Japanese, Japanese settings needed on your browser. If only we had the resources to present the same material in English! Sponsors please contact us...
Jomon archaeology - introduction from Sophia University, Tokyo
An academic introduction with bibliography, and emphasis on northern Japan
Jomon Project - bringing prehistoric Japan to the world
A one page site under development in the UK. Please visit, and send an email to encourage the creators.
Using search engines to find Jomon related material
Use the Google image search to build an instant collection of Jomon-related images.
Use the Japan Times news search to discover recent articles related to Jomon archaeology.
Archaeology links - Japanese language only
TheMiyagi Archaeological News Networkhas contact details in English.
CONTACT and COPYRIGHT
Dr Peter Matthews, National Museum of Ethnology, Senri Expo Park, Suita 565-8511, Japan. Tel. +81 (6) 6876-2151. Fax +81 (6) 6878-7503. Email: info (at-mark) researchco-op.co.nz
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Sakiyama's Jomon world online
All about Jomon archaeology, public activities, reconstructing houses, making replica artefacts, food processing, and more. In Japanese, with great photography. The photo sequences are very instructive even if we cannot read the text (PJM 19.12.02).
Japanese Urushi (Lacquer)
An explanation of lacquerware history and production, with examples of lacquerware from Jomon period. Website of the International Society for Educational Information (Japan). See also the http://art.sdsu.edu/art/emphashttp://art.sdsu.edu/art/emphasis/furniture1/urushi/website/index.htm>The Urushi Project, a survey of laquer production and use across Asia, from San Diego State University, USA.
Plants and vegetation history
Visit the World of Bamboo and explore the history pages.
Ancient East Asia .org
Established in 2001; an independent website devoted to the archaeology and prehistory of China, Japan and Korea. Academic, with a major bibliography of western-language research literature compiled over many years by Gina Barnes at Durham University. Highly recommended (PJM 19.12.02).
Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library
Links provided by the Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library, at the University of Toronto. A wealth of historical and archaeological information can be found here, for all of East Asia.
