Ancient Japan saw many changes over time. The Jomon period began pottery making before agriculture, while the Yayoi period brought the beginnings of Shinto religion. By 57 CE writing and political systems had not developed yet. Empress Koken was the last female ruler in 710 CE, ending a period where females commonly ruled. Cultural influences from China were adopted over time, including Chinese characters for writing.

1. By: Josh & Henry

2. Ancient Japan-Map 10,000 BCE- the Jomon period made pottery before agriculture. 300 BCE – The Yayoi brought the beginning of the Shinto religion. 57 CE – They did not have a writing or a political system. 300 CE – The Kofun were illiterate and were ruled by females. 552 CE – Forms alliance with Koreans which imported craftsmen with a Japanese adaption of the Chinese Script for writing. 597 CE – Alliance with Koreans begin to crumble. 710 CE – Empress Koken was the last female ruler in Japan.

3. Ancient Japan-Background Even though most of the Japanese culture is mostly , it has a strong relationship with the Chinese culture. Japan avoided all contact with the outside world, a policy which isolated the Japanese Society. This as a result developed in unique ways.