Dogū: Mysterious Clay Figurines from Ancient Japan

Step back in time to Japan’s Jomon period and discover the mysterious world of dogū—clay figurines created over 4,000 years ago.
With their large eyes, rounded shapes, and striking poses, dogū are some of the most unique artifacts from ancient Japan.
But what were they for? Fertility charms? Ritual objects? Symbols of goddesses? Or something we still don’t fully understand?

In this video, we’ll explore:
🔹 What dogū are and how they were made
🔹 The most famous types, including the Shakoki-dogū, Jomon Venus, Praying Dogū, and the Masked Goddess
🔹 The mysteries behind why they were created—and why some were intentionally broken
🔹 How dogū continue to inspire modern culture, from museums and fashion to anime and video games

Whether you’re interested in archaeology, Japanese history, or ancient mysteries, dogū are a fascinating window into the imagination of the Jomon people.

0:00 Introduction
0:57 What are DOGŪ?
1:46 Types of DOGŪ
4:40 Why were they made?
6:06 Why are they broken?
6:50 DOGŪ today

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