Foodways in early East Asia reflect cultural identity, technological innovation, and community practices. Prehistoric societies across the region diversified their diets with wild resources, experimented with early farming, and developed distinctive cooking and serving traditions. This session highlights research on food procurement, preparation, and consumption in Neolithic China and Japan, alongside comparisons with food culture resilience in Oregon.

The symposium is open to the public, and light refreshment will be provided.

Hosted by:

Prof. Gyoung-Ah Lee (Anthropology, University of Oregon)

Presented by:

Prof. Anne Underhill (Anthropology, Yale University)

Prof. Xuexiang Chen (Archaeology, Shandong University)

Prof. Hiroki Obata (Archaeology, Kumamoto University)

Prof. Katelyn McDonough (Anthropology, University of Oregon)

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Event sponsors:

Admiral David E. Jeremiah and Mrs. Connie Jeremiah Lecture Series, Yoko McClain Lecture Series in Japanese Studies, Center for Asian and Pacific Studies, Department of Anthropology, East Asian Languages and Literatures, Food Studies Program, and Oregon Humanities Center’s Endowment for Public Outreach in the Arts, Sciences, and Humanities.