Yousuke Kaifu

Yousuke Kaifu

paleoanthropologist Japan

Yousuke Kaifu is a paleoanthropologist at the University of Tokyo, known for his research on ancient hominids. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of the species Homo floresiensis, often referred to as 'hobbits' due to their small stature. His recent studies have focused on fossils discovered in Mata Menge, Indonesia, which provide new insights into the evolution and characteristics of these enigmatic ancestors.

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United Kingdom United Kingdom: Yousuke Kaifu is an evolutionary anthropologist at the University of Tokyo who led a team on a canoe trip from Taiwan to Japan to explore ancient human migration. 9

The Guardian: Cramps, fatigue and hallucinations: paddling 200km in a Paleolithic canoe from Taiwan to Japan | Japan

Switzerland Switzerland: Yousuke Kaifu, an evolutionary anthropologist at the University of Tokyo, demonstrated how ancient people might have crossed the sea. 9

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Mit Steinzeit-Kanu gegen eine der stärksten Meeresströmungen der Welt

Liechtenstein Liechtenstein: Yousuke Kaifu, a paleoanthropologist from the University of Tokyo, discussed the significance of the findings related to Homo floresiensis. 7

O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão): Como eram os ‘hobbits’, primos dos humanos que viveram na Terra há 700 mil anos