Unveiling Japan’s ancient practice of cranial modification: The case of the Hirota people in Tanegashima
Cranial modification is a form of body alteration where the head is pressed or bound to permanently deform the skull. The practice has been reported across various cultures throughout history. Researchers report that the Hirota people — who lived on the southern Japanese island of Tanegashima between the 3rd to 7th century CE — also conducted cranial modification, with indication that both males and females performed the practice. …read more
