[Shirataki Ruins Excavated Items] was designated as Japan's oldest national treasure on June 27!
It is the second national treasure designated in Hokkaido.
1,965 items such as weapons such as spears and knives made using "obsidian" by people 15,000~30,000 years ago in the Upper Paleolithic are national treasures.
National treasures can be seen in "Engaru TownCenter for Buried Cultural Properties".
Please take a look at the precious stone tools filled with ancient romance at Engaru Town.
（Photo by M.Sato）