+**Ancient Japan** describes the archipelagic nation's history from its prehistoric beginnings until the rise of its classical periods. It encompasses early hunter-gatherer [Jomon](/wiki/jomon) cultures and the later introduction of agriculture and metalworking during the [Yayoi](/wiki/yayoi) period, which formed the bedrock of its enduring civilization. This era saw the emergence of powerful clans and the first imperial lineage.
+## See also
+- [Kofun](/wiki/kofun)
+- [Shinto](/wiki/shinto)
+- [Emperor](/wiki/emperor)
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