Series of instruments for protecting cultural property [20] Mexico

This series of booklets consists of texts of legislation related to the protection of cultural properties in different countries of the world, in both their original languages and in Japanese as translated by the Japan Center for International Cooperation in Conservation. In Japanese and Spanish, March 2016, 79 pages. (not for sale)

Glossary of World Heritage Terms

This glossary includes 77 important terms for the nomination of the World Heritage and the report of the state of conservation. This glossary shows the English terms, their translations in Japanese and their definitions. There are also some explanations based on the discussions and the related matters at the World Heritage Committee from 2012 to 2015. In Japanese, March 2016, 144 pages. (not for sale)

FY2015 Activity Report of the Cooperation in Conservation of Cultural Heritage in Southeast Asian Countries

It contains information concerning different cooperation projects in Cambodia, Myanmar and other countries, such as conducted activities, achieved results, relevant documents and reports. In Japanese, March 2016, 124 pages. (not for sale)

Proceedings of a seminar entitled “Technical Issues and Prospects on the Preservation of Historical Sites in Southeast Asia” held on November 13, 2015 by the Institute. It contains papers prepared by invited experts from 5 countries in Southeast Asia, namely Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia Vietnam and Myanmar, in the field of preservation of archaeological and architectural heritage as well as a summary of the general discussion. In Japanese and English, March 2016, 104 pages. (not for sale)

Riset Integrasi Berlandaskan Rekonstruksi Warisan Budaya Kawasan Padang Lama di Padang, Sumatera Barat

“Comprehensive Research on the Rehabilitation of Cultural Heritage in the Historic District of Old Padang, West Sumatra ”Indonesian language version of the report originally published in Japanese, which contains results of the JSPS-KAKENHI grant-in- aid scientific research (B) project No. 24404022 (Principal investigator: Nobuo KAMEI) in FY 2012-14. Data CD is attached. August 2015, 74 pages. (not for sale)

“Report of the Workshop concerning Rehabilitation of Padang Historic District in West Sumatra Province” This workshop was held in Padang city on 26 August 2015 by the Department of Tourism and Creative Economy of West Sumatra province as main organizer. The report contains presentation papers, outline record of the discussion as well as proposals by Japanese experts on the evaluation and rehabilitation of the Padang historic district. In Indonesian. March 2016, 150 pages. (not in sale)

Preliminary Report on the Safeguarding of the Bamiyan Site 2013: 11th Mission

The English edition of preliminary report of the 11th mission of the project of safeguarding of Bamiyan in 2013 (Japanese edition was published in 2015). Evaluation of previously conserved mural paintings, data collection of environmental measurements, and preservation assessment of archaeological sites are described. The basic design of a new Bamiyan museum by Mukogawa Women’s University is also included here. In English, December 2015, 95 pages. (not for sale)

Conservation and Research of Cultural Heritage in the Chuy Valley, the Kyrgyz Republic. Ak-Beshim and Ken Bulun Sites;2011–2014 seasons

A report on the researches at the Ak-Beshim and Ken Bulun sites in the Kyrgyz Republic during 2011–2014, as parts of the International Cooperation in Cultural Heritage initiative. This presents the structures, artifacts, animal and plant remains, and the results of radiocarbon dating revealed during excavations at Ak-Beshim, along with the results of the surface survey at Ken Bulun. It also includes the historical study about Chinese documents relating to Ak-Beshim. In Japanese, March 2016, 108 pages. (not for sale)

Cultural Heritage and Conflict: Protection and Rehabilitation of Cultural Heritage in Conflict and Post-conflict

A report of a symposium of the same name held at the Institute on January 24, 2016. It includes verbatim records of 4 keynote lectures and discussants’ comments during a panel discussion on future ways of international cooperation in the protection and rehabilitation of cultural heritage in countries under and after conflict. In Japanese, March 2016, 91pages. (not for sale)

The final report of the conservation project of fragments of mural paintings in the 10–11th centuries AD from the Hulbuk site. The projects were conducted at the Tajikistan National Museum of Antiquities from 2008 to 2014. A series of the results including investigations, conservation interventions, and exhibition in the museum of the mural paintings whose dimensions are 1 × 2m are described. In Japanese, February 2016, 159 pages. (not for sale)

Survey report on the 39th session of the World Heritage Committee

This is a survey report on the 39^th session of the World Heritage Committee, made within the project commissioned by the Agency for Cultural Affairs. The report summarizes the basic materials about the World Heritage sites and the newly nominated sites as well as the discussion and the results of the discussion at the 39^th Committee. October 2015, 338 pages. (not for sale)

This report presents the results achieved in the Networking Core Centers for InternationalCooperation in Conservation of Cultural Heritage Project in Myanmar that the NationalResearch Institute for Cultural Properties, Tokyo was commissioned by the Agency for Cultural Affairs to implement over the three-year period from 2013 to 2015. The report was compiled jointly by the National Research Institute for Cultural Properties, Tokyo (focusing on the building construction, arts and handicrafts aspects of the project) and the Nara National Research Institute for Cultural Properties (focusing on the archeological aspects); the report presents an overview of the project, and outlines the results achieved. In Japanese, March 2016, 182 pages. (not for sale)

Project for investigation of damage situation of cultural heritage in Nepal, Project Report

This report is the result of an investigation of cultural heritage damage caused by the Gorkha Earthquake on 25 April 2015. The project was commissioned by the Agency for Cultural Affairs and conducted by the National Research Institute for Cultural Properties, Tokyo (NRICPT). In Japanese, March 2016, 145 pages, In English as well, 111pages. (not for sale)

The Cooperative Program for the Conservation of Japanese Art Objects Overseas

The Cooperative Program for the Conservation of Japanese Art Objects Overseas involves collaboration on the restoration of paintings and urushi objects in need of restoration that are held in overseas collections. In addition, workshops have been held to help deepen understanding of Japan’s cultural properties and facilitate the transfer of restoration techniques. In Japanese and English, March 2016, 20 pages. (not for sale)

Twenty-Five Bodhisattvas Descending from Heaveny

Report on conservation and restoration of Japanese art objects overseas. In Japanese and English, March 2016, 84 pages. (not for sale)

Episode from The Tale of Genji

Report on conservation and restoration of Japanese art objects overseas. In Japanese and English, March 2016, 56 pages. (not for sale)

Suzuribako with design of an autumn field in maki-e

Report on conservation and restoration of Japanese art objects overseas. In Japanese and English, March 2016, 32 pages. (not for sale)

Workshop 2014

Report on workshops. In Japanese and English, published in March 2016, 12 pages. (not for sale)

International Courses on Conservation with Japanese Materials and Techniques

This book presents a record of several international courses implemented by the Japan Center for International Cooperation in Conservation, NRIPT in FY. 2015, including "Workshops on the Conservation of Japanese Art Objects on Paper and Silk" (in Berlin, Germany), "International Course on Conservation of Paper in Latin America" (in Mexico City, Mexico), Workshops on the Conservation of Urushi (Japanese Lacquer) ware" (in Cologne, Germany), and the discussions relating to the proposed new course “Workshops on the Conservation of Textile (draft)". In Japanese and English, March 2016, 329 pages. (not for sale)