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Jomon Culture

Washinoki Site: Full view of the stone circle (during excavation work)

Washinoki Site: Full view of the stone circle (during excavation work)

This stone circle – the largest in Hokkaido – is nearly circular with its outer circumference measuring 36.9 m (major axis) and 33.8 m (minor axis). It is composed of double outer stone circles and an oval stone arrangement at the center.

photo courtesy: Cultural Properties Protection Section, Social Education Department, Mori Town Board of Education

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