Barakan Discovers — Season 1, Episode 5: JOMON: A Sustainable Civilization

Episode synopsis

Japan's Jomon period was a time of peace that persisted for over 10,000 years. As the world moves towards implementing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, the sustainable practices of Jomon society are receiving renewed attention. In this program, broadcaster Peter Barakan investigates Jomon history in search of guidance for us in the 21st century. We see buildings and artifacts at one of the largest Jomon ruins in the country, and meet craftspeople inspired by Jomon culture.

About Barakan Discovers

Peter Barakan is a broadcaster and a 45-year resident of Japan. In this series, he discovers how Japan is changing.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Tokyo
• E2TOHOKU
• E3The Tokyo of 2020
• E4Ainu: A New Generation
• E6OKINAWA: Eclectic and Original
• E7THE SAMURAI OF THE SEA
• E8AMAMI OSHIMA: Isson's Treasure Island
• E9IZUMO: Glimpses of the Unseen
• E10KUMANO: Spirit of the Forest
• E11YONEZAWA: Yozan's Utopian Vision
• E12TOSA: Ultimate Adventurer John Mung
• E13HAGI: Yoshida Shoin's Immortal Words