1989 Volume 35 Pages 1-3
An unopened house-style stone coffin was discovered at Fujinoki Kofun in Ikaruga-cho, Nara Prefecture. Inside the tomb a large amount of funerary equipment dating back to the latter half of the Kofun period (6th century) remained almost in perfect condition. In the coffin, in addition to inorganic materials, like swords, mirrors and beads, also woven goods remained. For understanding the society, thought and burial customs in 6th century of Japan this finding offers new materials of great importance. Moreover, regarding the historical phase preceding the Ikaruga Culture including Horyuji Temple, this excavation research has an inestimable value.
