Advocating June 19 as 'Jomon Day': Celebrating the Anniversary of the Omori Shell Mound Discovery by Edward Morse
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- Advocating June 19 as 'Jomon Day': Celebrating the Anniversary of the Omori Shell Mound Discovery by Edward Morse
- The civic group 'Jomon Dokidoki Kai' has advocated for June 19 to be designated as 'Jomon Day.' This is based on the historical date in 1877 when Edward S. Morse discovered the Omori Shell Mound. The initiative aims to create a shared milestone for Jomon culture enthusiasts, researchers, and institutions, rather than a holiday defined by a single organization. A logo has been released for public use. The proposal also suggests leveraging the date for PR and events, looking forward to the 150th anniversary of Japanese archaeology in 2027.
- Source: PR TIMES
- Date: Wed Jun 03 2026 17:00:02 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)
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The civic group 'Jomon Dokidoki Kai' has advocated for June 19 to be designated as 'Jomon Day.' This is based on the historical date in 1877 when Edward S. Morse discovered the Omori Shell Mound. The initiative aims to create a shared milestone for Jomon culture enthusiasts, researchers, and institutions, rather than a holiday defined by a single organization. A logo has been released for public use. The proposal also suggests leveraging the date for PR and events, looking forward to the 150th anniversary of Japanese archaeology in 2027.
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- Advocating June 19 as 'Jomon Day': Celebrating the Anniversary of the Omori Shell Mound Discovery by Edward Morse (Wed Jun 03 2026 17:00:02 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)), PR TIMES
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- Wed Jun 03 2026 17:00:02 GMT+0900 (Japan Standard Time)
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The civic group 'Jomon Dokidoki Kai' has advocated for June 19 to be designated as 'Jomon Day.' This is based on the historical date in 1877 when Edward S. Morse discovered the Omori Shell Mound. The initiative aims to create a shared milestone for Jomon culture enthusiasts, researchers, and institutions, rather than a holiday defined by a single organization. A logo has been released for public use. The proposal also suggests leveraging the date for PR and events, looking forward to the 150th anniversary of Japanese archaeology in 2027.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: 6月19日が「縄文の日」になった理由は？
- A: 1877年の6月19日に、エドワード・S・モースが大森貝塚を発見し、日本初の学術的な考古学発掘調査を実施したことに由来しています。
- Q: 「縄文の日」のロゴは誰でも使えますか？
- A: 縄文文化の認知向上を目的とするものであれば、どなたでもご利用いただけます。
- Q: 「縄文の日」を提唱している団体は？
- A: 縄文ドキドキ会が提唱しています。
- Q: ロゴにはどのような意味が込められていますか？
- A: 縄文文化を築いた人々への敬意を込め、縄文人が好んだとされる緑色の石（蛇紋岩、緑色岩など）を基調としています。デザインには縄目文様、竪穴住居、サルボウガイのモチーフをあしらっています。
- Q: 2027年にはどのような節目がありますか？
- A: 大森貝塚の発見から150年となり、日本の考古学の発展にとっても150周年の節目となります。