Planned exhibition “The Archaeology of Harvest: The Beginnings of Agriculture in the Mino Region”
Rice cultivation techniques were introduced to the Mino region early in the Yayoi period, leading to rice farming. Excavations at sites in the western Mino (Seino) region such as the Imajuku site have uncovered remains related to Yayoi-period rice farming, including wooden tools used for agriculture. Additionally, groyne structures from the Kofun period have been discovered at the Kakida site in Kani City, indicating the presence of irrigation systems for farming.
This exhibition highlights farming tools and ritual objects unearthed in the Mino region, illustrating how people first encountered rice cultivation in the Yayoi period and how their agricultural practices evolved through the Kofun period and into ancient times.
Overview
| Event period |
March 29 (Sat) – May 25 (Sun), 2025 |
|---|---|
| Closed |
Every Monday (open May 5), May 7 (Wed) |
| Admission fee |
310 yen (250 yen) for high school and up; 150 yen (90 yen) for elementary/junior high school students Discounted prices in parentheses are for groups of 20 or more. Free admission for those below (proof required for ① or ②. MIRAIRO ID accepted.) Gifu-City residents of age 70 or older Holders of physical disability certificate, mental disability certificate, rehabilitation certificate, special medical expenses (designated intractable disease) recipient certificate or registration card, childhood chronic disease medical expense benefits certificate or registration card, and one attendant Elementary / Junior high school students in Gifu City Junior high school students and younger visitors, and accompanying family members (of high school students and older) on April 20 (Sun) and May 18 (Sun) |
Main Exhibits
- Ongagawa-style Pottery
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(Early Yayoi Period)
Arao Minami Site, Ogaki City
(Courtesy of the Gifu Prefectural Cultural Property Protection Center)
- Remains of a Late Yayoi Period Paddy Field
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Imajuku Site, Ogaki City
(Courtesy of the Gifu Prefectural Cultural Property Protection Center)
- Groyne Structure Built in a River
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(Kofun Period)
Kakida Site, Kani City
(Courtesy of the Gifu Prefectural Cultural Property Protection Center)
- Excavated Farming Tool
（Oashi） -
(Kofun Period)
Kakida Nishi Site, Kani City
(Courtesy of Kani City)
Related Events
Curator’s Exhibition Talk
April 13 (Sun) 14:00–15:00
May 9 (Fri) 14:00–15:00
Gifu City Museum of History, 1st Floor
Free for exhibition visitors (No prior registration required)
Exciting Seminar for Children:“Let's Make a Magatama”
May 3 (Sat): ①10:00–11:00 ②11:00–12:00
May 4 (Sun): ①10:00–11:00 ②11:00–12:00
15 participants per session (Elementary Grade 1 – Junior High Year 3)
Numbered tickets will be distributed 30 minutes before each session.
Gifu City Museum of History, 1st Floor
200 yen
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