Science · Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan · November 12, 2026

Stone tool may be Japan's oldest of its kind

Reported by 1 outlet · first reported Nov 11, 9:47 PM ET

A stone tool found at the Kanmuri ruins in Hiroshima Prefecture is likely the oldest such artifact in Japan. The find may change what is known about early human arrival in Japan.

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• Japan Times ↗Nov 11, 9:47 PM ET

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