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On 19-20 June, a symposium and workshop were held on the theme “Climate Change and Subsistence in Prehistoric Japan.” Venued at the Institute of East Asian Studies (IEAS) on the University of California, Berkeley campus, the event was sponsored by UCB’s Center for Japanese Studies, IEAS and Department of Anthropology, along with JSPS and the Henry Luce Foundation. Over the two days of the event, the participating scientists and archaeologists used an array of data in discussing prehistoric changes in climate and the eating habits of the Japanese.
UCB Prof. Habu giving presentation |
The first day began with opening remarks by UCB Prof. Junko Habu. Next, presentations were delivered by Japanese, US and other researchers. The workshop on the second day featured an interim report on IEAS’s research project “Understanding Lifeways and Biocultural Diversity in Prehistoric Japan.” The Q&A session that followed generated a spirited discussion among the participants.
The event contributed to creating a shared perception among scientists and archaeologists who specialize in climate change and subsistence research. It also offered an effective platform for sharing the results of Japan’s prehistoric archaeological research with scientists of other countries and interested members of the public.
Please see the following website for more details on the event:
http://events.berkeley.edu/?event_ID=31873.
- JSPS San Francisco Office
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