jan 1, 100 BC - Rice culture was imported into Japan
Description:
With the introduction of rice farming, the proper tools had to be developed. Hoes and spades that had stone blades and heads were replaced with metal that had also been introduced from Korea into Japan.Rice is more than just a food in Japanese culture. Japanese imperial rituals are mostly about planting and harvesting rice.
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Date:
jan 1, 100 BC
Now
~ 2126 years ago