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Season 9 Episode 6 - Jomon Period: Dogu
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 second of 2 episodes about the Jomon period, we look at clay figurines called Dogu. They feature dramatic poses, exaggerated features and cord-marked patterns. Museum curator Kokubo Takuya talks about research into Dogu, and the information it has revealed about their purpose and their importance.
Episodes in Season 9
Japanophiles: Tom Hovasse
28 min
Kotatsu: Heated Tables
28 min
VTubers
28 min
Traditional Homes
28 min
Jomon Period: The Sannai Maruyama Site
28 min
Jomon Period: Dogu
28 min
Japanophiles: Steve Tallon
28 min
Face Masks
28 min
Washi: Japanese Paper
28 min
Name Stamps and Seals
28 min
Showa Nostalgia
28 min
Japanophiles: Claudio Feliciani
28 min
Keitora: Tiny Trucks
28 min
Vinyl Records
28 min
Okinawa: The Ryukyu Kingdom
28 min
Okinawa: The Reconstruction of Shuri Castle
28 min
Frozen Food
28 min
Japanophiles: Gregory Khezrnejat
28 min
Goldfish
28 min
Welfare Goods
28 min
Water-related Disasters
28 min
Japanophiles: Andrew Dewar
28 min
The Moon
28 min
Cardboard
28 min
The Samurai of the Sea: Pirates or Protectors?
28 min
The Samurai of the Sea: The Murakami Legacy
28 min
Japanophiles: Colleen Schmuckal
28 min