Tsushima Site

The Tsushima Site, located in Okayama, Japan, is a significant archaeological site that offers a glimpse into the Yayoi period. It features a settlement with pit dwellings and raised-floor warehouses, alongside the earliest known paddy fields in Japan, dating back to the early Yayoi period around the 3rd century BCE. The settlement, situated on a highland in the Asahi River delta, included a sophisticated water management system for rice cultivation, evidenced by the remains of wooden artifacts, pottery, and traces of paddy field boundaries. This discovery marked the first identification of a Yayoi village with paddy fields, providing valuable insights into early agricultural practices and community structures in ancient Japan.