Hidden Historic Gems of Kyushu, Japan: Secret Landmarks You Won’t Find in Any Guidebook

(著) 清水征政

作品詳細

[About the Book]
— The Jomon Legacy Hidden in Kyushu —
There was once a prevailing belief that the Jomon period might not have existed in Kyushu, given the scarcity of Jomon archaeological sites. However, in recent years, numerous pre-Jomon sites have been unearthed across the region. Notably, the Uenohara Ruins in Kagoshima Prefecture, a vast settlement that flourished over 4,000 years before Aomori’s famous Sannai-Maruyama site, have reshaped our understanding of Kyushu’s ancient past.

This book is a travelogue documenting the author's exploration of these ancient sites, including Uenohara, and various ruins deeply influenced by maritime culture. Richly illustrated with photographs taken by the author, the book provides historical and mythological insights into each location, alongside the author's unique historical perspectives. Step into the footprints of ancient Japan and embark on a journey through the history that unfolded from Kyushu to the rest of the archipelago.

[Table of Contents]
Introduction
1. Mizusako Site Sites from More Than Ten Thousand Years Ago
2. Kakoinohara Site A Site from 13,000 Years Ago
3. Uenohara Site A Site from 13,000 Years Ago
4. Hashimure Site Sites From Over Ten Thousand Years Ago Jomon Period to Yayoi Period
5. Cape Kasasa The Meeting Point of Myth and Reality
6. Takeya Shrine Former Prefectural Shrine Motokaseda Gōsōsha The Meeting Point of Myth and Reality. Where Umisachi-Hiko and Yamasachi-Hiko Are Enshrined
7. Sano Shrine The Meeting Point of Myth and Reality Rank: Former Prefectural Shrine Current: Under the Association of Shinto Shrines.Listed Shrine
8. Kirishima Jingu A Symbolic Shrine of Yamato
9. Hyuga Shrine If Tenson-korin Took Place in Northern Kyushu, This Shrine Also Becomes a Candidate
10. Legend of Xu Fu and the Dougan’yama Kofun Cluster in Yame Jofuku (Xu Fu) Ultimately Became a Forerunner of the Yayoi Period
11. Examination by Earthenware Distribution Earthenware Is the Most Reliable Historical Evidence
12. Ancient Times in Osumi and the Amami Islands Considering Earthenware as a Clue
13. My Genetic Exploration Based on data entrusted to Genesis Healthcare Co.
14. A Global Perspective Lévi-Strauss Speaks of Japan
Afterword: The Jomon Person Within Me
Author biography

[Editor’s Comment]
As I read this book, I couldn't help but feel a deep connection to the ancient people whose lineage continues to flow within us today. Join the author in exploring the archaeological sites and shrines of Kyushu, and experience the grand historical tapestry woven through time. I highly recommend this captivating read.

［Author biography］
Yukimasa Shimizu
Graduated from Kagoshima University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Architecture
First-Class Architect

Publications
New Theory of the Japanese: Sakura Guntō (Nihon Bungakukan)
Sequel: New Theory of the Japanese: Yukiwarizakura (22nd Century Art)
Discussion on the Nation of Japan: A 40,000-Year Footprint and Where Japan Is Headed (22nd Century Art)

Study of Hita Cedar: Yabukuguri Intarō (privately published)
Photo Collection of Pottery Works: Reminiscences of Jomon (privately published)