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Japan
Japan, which didn't appear in history until 57 A.D., was the product of early immigrants from the Korean peninsula, Chinese conquerors, and the islands' geography.
Walking Tour of Sannai Maruyama - Jomon Living at Sannai Maruyama
"The Jomon people is what archaeologists have called fisher-hunter-gatherers who lived on the islands of what is now Japan between about 14,000 BC and AD 500."
Japan - Ancient Cultures
According to archaeological evidence, there was hominid activity in Japan as early as 200,000 B.C. This report on Japan is from the Library of Congress.
Japan - Chronology
Library of Congress report on Japan includes a list of the major eras of Japanese history.
Japan - Mythological Origins
Library of Congress report on Japan explains the legendary explanations of the origins of Japan and the Japanese people.
Japan - Religious and Philosophical traditions
Library of Congress report on Japan includes an explanation of the major religions and philosophical traditions in Japan.
Cross Cultural Timeline
From The History Channel, this graphic timeline shows what was happening in America, Europe, Middle East, Egypt, India, China, Japan, and Africa for 500 years starting in 500 BC.
Early Iron in China, Korea, and Japan
Reviews research on iron in Asia. Wrought iron appears to have come from the West via the Scythians.
Japanese Language
From Richard Hooker's site. The Japanese language may be part of the Altaic group that includes Turkish, but it may also be related to languages in the Pacific.