Scenarios about 'kofun period'
The Kofun period refers to an era in Japanese history from approximately 300 to 538 CE, characterized by the construction of large keyhole-shaped burial mounds (kofun) for rulers and elites. This formative phase in Japanese state development witnessed increasing social stratification, the rise of powerful clans, and significant cultural exchange with continental Asia, particularly Korea and China. The distinctive burial practices and artifacts from this period provide crucial insights into the emergence of centralized political authority in early Japan.
What If Ancient Japan Became a Maritime Trading Power?
Exploring how East Asian history might have unfolded if Japan had developed extensive naval trade networks throughout East and Southeast Asia in ancient times, potentially creating a different balance of power in the region.