Cultural Heritage

How are archaeological materials and sites managed and protected in Japan? What organisations are involved in the preservation of cultural heritage, and the archaeological heritage especially? Here are some pointers.

This Agency promotes cultural understanding and international cultural exchange and is concerned with religious and juridical matters in Japan (Query - what does juridicial mean in this context? PJM 26.9.03). The Agency website provides an informative introduction to the legal parameters of managing culutral heritage (including archaeological materials,which are known as "buried cultural properties").

In fiscal 2001, approx 4,088,000,000 yen was dispensed to help local authorities coordinate various archaeological projects including the excavation of buried cultural properties; and to assist the construction of facilities related to the management, exhibition, and public education related to archeological projects and unearthed artifacts.

Cultural Heritage Protection Cooperation Office at the Asia/Pacific Cultural Center for UNESCO (ACCU). Has links for organisations in many countries, including a good range for Japan.

CONTACT and COPYRIGHT

Dr Peter Matthews, National Museum of Ethnology, Senri Expo Park, Suita 565-8511, Japan. Tel. +81 (6) 6876-2151. Fax +81 (6) 6878-7503. Email: info (at-mark) researchco-op.co.nz

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