How were the Japanese born and how did they create the nation of Japan? Approaching the forefront of ancient history, deciphered by new discoveries!
A new book on ancient Japanese history, based on recent discoveries, will be released on May 8, 2026, exploring the mysteries of the origins of the Japanese people and the formation of the nation. Authored by Makoto Takemitsu, it sheds light on topics such as the roots from Southeast Asia, the Yayoi period wars, and the international trade that supported the Yamato regime, using the latest research.
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Japan's ancient history has seen a succession of new discoveries in recent years.
◎Are the roots of the Japanese people in Southeast Asia?
◎The Yayoi period wars were born from food shortages due to abnormal weather!
◎What was the international trade based on mercury (vermilion) that supported the Yamato regime?
This book delves into how the Japanese people were born and how they built the nation of Japan, approaching the forefront of ancient history, deciphered by new discoveries.
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Author Profile
Makoto Takemitsu
Born in Yamaguchi Prefecture in 1950. Graduated from the Department of Japanese History, Faculty of Letters, University of Tokyo. Completed doctoral program at the same university's graduate school. Doctor of Literature. Retired as a professor at Meiji Gakuin University in 2019. Specializes in ancient Japanese history and philosophy of history. His works include 'Who Were the Toraijin?' and 'Buddhism and Temples in One Book' (Kawade Shobo Shinsha), 'Introductory Dictionary of Ancient History' (Tokyodo Shuppan), 'Illustrated: What I Wanted to Know About Shinto', and 'Long-Lived Great Figures Who Survived Japanese History' (published by our company), among others.
Book Information
Unraveling the Truth of Ancient History with New Discoveries from the Last 20 Years
Author: Makoto Takemitsu
Release Date: May 8, 2026
Price: 1,232 yen (tax included)
ISBN: 978-4-413-04748-7
◎Are the roots of the Japanese people in Southeast Asia?
◎The Yayoi period wars were born from food shortages due to abnormal weather!
◎What was the international trade based on mercury (vermilion) that supported the Yamato regime?
This book delves into how the Japanese people were born and how they built the nation of Japan, approaching the forefront of ancient history, deciphered by new discoveries.
Table of Contents
Author Profile
Makoto Takemitsu
Born in Yamaguchi Prefecture in 1950. Graduated from the Department of Japanese History, Faculty of Letters, University of Tokyo. Completed doctoral program at the same university's graduate school. Doctor of Literature. Retired as a professor at Meiji Gakuin University in 2019. Specializes in ancient Japanese history and philosophy of history. His works include 'Who Were the Toraijin?' and 'Buddhism and Temples in One Book' (Kawade Shobo Shinsha), 'Introductory Dictionary of Ancient History' (Tokyodo Shuppan), 'Illustrated: What I Wanted to Know About Shinto', and 'Long-Lived Great Figures Who Survived Japanese History' (published by our company), among others.
Book Information
Unraveling the Truth of Ancient History with New Discoveries from the Last 20 Years
Author: Makoto Takemitsu
Release Date: May 8, 2026
Price: 1,232 yen (tax included)
ISBN: 978-4-413-04748-7