Kofun people; people of the Kofun period
Historical term referring to the people who lived during Japan's Kofun period (ca. 3rd–7th centuries). Used in archaeological and historical contexts.
See also: 古墳時代
The Kofun people built enormous tombs such as keyhole-shaped tumuli.
From this site, we can glimpse the lifestyle of the Kofun people.
Compound of 古墳 (kofun, 'ancient tomb') and 人 (jin, 'person/people'). The term is a modern historical designation.