Ethnic Origin of the Japanese

The Japanese, despite their reputation as an ethnic, linguistic and cultural monolith, actually have quite the fascinating origins as a fusion of multiple people groups over a span of many generations, reflecting the modern day clash of Eastern and Western customs in Japan to this day.

Today we will discuss the ancient history of Japan stretching back thousands of years and how this diverse assortment of tribes with surprising origins has impacted the genetics of the modern ethnic groups of Japan. Thanks for watching!

Sources:
https://www.wa-pedia.com/history/orig...
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/201...
https://heritageofjapan.wordpress.com...
https://heritageofjapan.wordpress.com...