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Ancient Cultures Nurtured by the Northern Land: Okhotsk and Satsumon Cultures
National Museum of Japanese History
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In the ancient times of Japanese history (Asuka, Nara, and Heian periods), Hokkaido saw the development of the Okhotsk and Satsumon cultures. The Okhotsk culture, spanning from the 5th to the 9th century, extended from the southern part of Sakhalin to the northeastern part of Hokkaido and the Kuril Islands. It is considered an external culture that migrated from the north, relying on sea mammal hunting and fishing as the basis of life, with distinctive features in animal rituals, centered around bears.
The Satsumon culture, from the late 7th to the 12th century, spread across the entire Hokkaido under the influence of ancient mainland Japanese states. It emerged under the influence of ancient mainland Japanese states and was centered on fishing, hunting, and gathering, utilizing miscellaneous grains. It is considered a direct precursor to Ainu culture. However, despite being cultures from the same period as ancient mainland Japan, they may not be as familiar in mainland Japan.
In this special exhibition, the Tokyo University Tokoro Fieldwork Facility, which has been conducting research in Tokoro Town, Kitami City, in eastern Hokkaido for many years, collaborates with our museum to introduce these two cultures in an easily understandable manner.
The Satsumon culture, from the late 7th to the 12th century, spread across the entire Hokkaido under the influence of ancient mainland Japanese states. It emerged under the influence of ancient mainland Japanese states and was centered on fishing, hunting, and gathering, utilizing miscellaneous grains. It is considered a direct precursor to Ainu culture. However, despite being cultures from the same period as ancient mainland Japan, they may not be as familiar in mainland Japan.
In this special exhibition, the Tokyo University Tokoro Fieldwork Facility, which has been conducting research in Tokoro Town, Kitami City, in eastern Hokkaido for many years, collaborates with our museum to introduce these two cultures in an easily understandable manner.
Schedule | Nov 14 (Tue) 2023-Feb 12 (Mon) 2024 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | Adults ¥600; University Students ¥250; High School Students and Under, Persons with Disability Certificates + 2 Companion free. | ||||
| Venue | National Museum of Japanese History https://www.rekihaku.ac.jp/english  | ||||
| Location | 117 Jonai-cho, Sakura-shi, Chiba 285-8502 | ||||
| Access | 15 minute walk from the South exit of Keisei Sakura Station on the Keisei Main line; From the South exit of JR Sakura Station, take the Chiba Green bus towards Tamachi Shako and get off at National Museum of History and Folklore. The venue is near from there. | ||||
| Phone | 050-5541-8600 (Hello Dial) | ||||
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