Japan is famous for the culture which emerged during Heian and feudal period, around the 7th century that is, but its prehistoric age remains quite unknown to many.
However if you happen to be a curious archeology freak, there’s a park in Omori with decorations inspired by the Japanese prehistoric culture.
It is called Omori Kaizuka Park!
The entrance of Omori Kaizuka Park is decorated with patterns inspired by the crafty design engraved in clay pots which is believed to be made during the Jomon Period.
Inside you’ll find a statue of Edward S.
Morse, the archeologist who named this prehistoric period “Jomon” after finding old pottery remains.
Those pots were decorated with patterns made by applying cord on the wet clay, technic translated as “Jomon” in Japanese.
The park has been made to protect the site where a kaizuka has been found.
A kaizuka is a big amount of empty shells of seafood, thrown away by people after eating.
Those “prehistoric garbages” are very important in understanding the lives of prehistoric men.
Since the park is build on top of a hill, you can enjoy a nice view of the city and the trains in the back of the garden.
For history fans, Omori Kaizuka Park is located only 5 min walking from Shinagawa Historical Museum.
Site: http://www.city.shinagawa.tokyo.jp/jigyo/06/historyhp/midokoro/kaizuka/kaizuka.html
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