Intended to introduce lay readers to the far-off past and unique, rich legacy of early Japan. Abundantly illustrated, the book includes all of the objects featured in the exhibition presented at Pointe-à-Callière in 2006, with a focus on Japan's prehistoric cultures and major archaeological sites. An astonishing journey that begins some 35,000 years ago and takes us to the 7th century, with the birth of a first unified state and the progressive introduction of the written word. English version. Louise Pothier, Pointe-à-Callière, cité d'archéologie et d'histoire de Montréal et le Musée national de Tokyo, 2006, 127 pages.