Natural world · Evidence-led place record

Toya - Usu UNESCO Global Geopark

JP

The Jomon Prehistoric Sites – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – include 17 archaeological sites in southern Hokkaido and northern Tohoku, showcasing the heritage of the original peoples who inhabited the Japanese archipelago.At the Date Museum of History and Culture Experiential Learning Center, visitors can watch and even participate as a master swordsmith tempers steel to forge traditional Japanese swords.