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Essay
Discuss the influence of the early cultures on the later history of Japan.  What influence did the creation stories have on the country?  How do these creation stories fit into the history of Japan.

Identifications: Identify and disucss the importance of the following items.
Ainu, Hokkaido, "Three Imperial Regalia," Izanagi Izanami, Jomon Period, Jimmu Tenno, Yayoi Culture, Yamato Plain, magatama, Altaic languages, Amur Region, Kinai Plain, Honshu, Ninigi, Kami, Emperor Nintoku, The Tomb Period, Amaterasu, Susa-no-o