The basis for what was to become traditional Japanese society formed during the __________ period.

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The Yayoi period (300 BCE-300 CE) marked the introduction of rice cultivation, metalworking, and weaving to Japan. This period saw the growth of agricultural settlements, social stratification, and the establishment of a centralized state led by a monarch. It was during this time that the foundation of Japanese culture, such as the worship of ancestors and the importance of honor and loyalty, was established. The Jomon period (14,000 BCE-300 BCE) preceded the Yayoi period and was characterized by hunting, gathering, and early agricultural practices. Khok Phanom Di is a prehistoric site located in Thailand and is not related to Japanese history. Kyushu is the third-largest island of Japan and not a historical period.

The Basis for What Was to Become Traditional Japanese Society