The history of ancient japan is filled with interesting events that involved many influential and legendary figures. However, some of the accounts were also infused with japanese myths, which might make it difficult for curious readers to distinguish between facts and legends. But you can safely put your concern aside. With this new enthralling history book, you will discover an array of information and stories of the ancient japanese, starting from the prehistoric era up until the heian period, which saw the birth of the first samurai warriors. You’ll discover: •How people roamed these islands over 500,000 years ago! •How pottery started the jōmon period •How a train ride in 1877 led to an important discovery •How rice was introduced to japan •100 clans in 100 ce •The yayoi people and what they meant to today’s japan •How the yamato clan united all the clans •Why the japanese adopted chinese writing styles •Buddhism arrives! It has such a unique culture, brought about by years of isolation from the rest of the world. This isolation gave the japanese the opportunity to fully develop its identity as a nation. As a result, japan has its own special brand of tradition and quirk that grabs our attention and sparks our curiosity. They have given us such iconic modern characters, like hello kitty, pokemon, and godzilla, that are popular with adults and kids alike. And yet, their age-old traditions, like the samurai and the geisha, still captivate us to this day.