 Land bridges of Japan

The term "land bridges of Japan" generally refers to the historical land connections that existed between the Japanese archipelago and the Asian continent. Japan is an island nation, but during certain geological periods, particularly during the Ice Ages, sea levels were lower, and land bridges connected the islands to the mainland. ### Key points about Japan's land bridges: 1. **Pleistocene Epoch**: During the last Ice Age, which took place approximately 2.