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2020
東文研ニュースno.73
No.73(PDF:2.07MB 44p)
  • The 13th Public Lecture Held by the Department of Intangible Cultural Heritage
  • The Friendship between KURODA Seiki and KUME Keiichiro - The 7th Seminar Held by the Department of Art Research, Archives and Information Systems
  • Seminar on the Documentation and Database Compilation of Cultural Properties
  • Researching Medieval Glass in Japan - The 8th Seminar Held by the Department of Art Research, Archives and Information Systems
  • The 14th Conference on the Study of Intangible Folk Cultural Properties
  • Fourteenth Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
  • International Researchers Forum “Perspectives of Research for Intangible Cultural Heritage: Toward a Sustainable Society”
  • “Workshop on Conservation and Restoration of Urushi Objects” in Cologne, Germany
  • Field Activities for the Conservation and Sustainable Development of Ta Nei Temple in Angkor, Cambodia (Part VIII)
  • Important Cultural Property “Yojinsogakuzu Byobu” in the Eisei Bunko Museum's collection: Digital Content Released
  • Investigation of the Japan-made Lacquerwork Found in Bangkok, Thailand
  • Senior Statesman INOUE Kaoru and the Meiji Culture - The 9th Seminar Held by the Department of Art Research, Archives and Information Systems
  • Opening to the public of the mural paintings of Takamatsuzuka Tumulus
  • Cultural Exchange Project for the Conservation and Utilization of Historic Buildings in Bhutan (PartIII)
  • Mission for the Project “Technical Assistance for the Protection of the Damaged Cultural Heritage in Nepal” (Part13)
  • Meeting for Technical Support at the Bagan Archaeological Site in Myanmar
  • Publication of the Art Catalog Digital Archive and Its Future Prospects - Toward New Utilization of Art Catalogs - The 10th Seminar Held by the Department of Art Research, Archives and Information Systems
  • Presentation at the Meeting of International Terminology Working Group (ITWG), Getty Center
  • Publication of a Brochure Titled “Techniques Supporting Traditional Performing Arts V: Shirabeo by YAMASHITA Yuji”
  • Investigation of the Former Japanese Navy Fongshan Communication Center Designated a National Ancient Monument in Taiwan
  • Temporary Closure and Reopen of the Library
  • Column:New Coronavirus Crisis and Traditional Performing Arts - Programs to Keep Grasping the Situation -
  • Facility Tour
  • Personnel change
  • Publication

東文研ニュースno.72
No.72(PDF:2.25MB 36p)
  • Buddhist Paintings of the Heian Period(National Treasures) in the Collection of the Tokyo National Museum Published on the Joint Website
  • Basic Research on the Sculptor KOMURO Tōru: The 5th Seminar Held by the Department of Art Research, Archives and Information Systems of Tokyo National Research Institute for Cultural Properties
  • Workshop on the Conservation of Japanese Textiles, in Taipei
  • Cultural Exchange Project for the Conservation and Utilization of Historic Buildings in Bhutan(PartII)
  • Presentation and Information Sharing for ICFA Committee, ICOM Koyo “The Minakuchi Rapier, European Sword Produced in Japan
  • Presentation at CIDOC 2019(ICOM Kyoto 2019, the 25th General Conference)
  • Formation Process of Namban Lacquer and Its Dating: The 6th Seminar Held by the Department of Art Research, Archives and Information Systems
  • The Fourth “Workshop on Winnowing Baskets”
  • Research Exchange Program with the National Intangible Heritage Center in the Republic of Korea(Hosting a Visiting Researcher in Japan)
  • International Course on Conservation of Japanese Paper 2019
  • “Workshop on Conservation treatments for Cultural Properties - Measures Using Gels” and “Seminar on Conservation treatments for Cultural Properties - Cleaning and Gels”
  • Field Activities for the Conservation and Sustainable Development of Ta Nei Temple in Angkor, Cambodia(Part VII)
  • Surveys on Post-Quake Reconstruction Activities and Conservation of the Ruins in Italy
  • Workshop on the Conservation of Historic Textiles in the Republic of Armenia
  • International Course on Paper Conservation in Latin America in Mexico City
  • The 53rd Open Lecture
  • Lecture on the “Cruciform Sword” as a Commemorative Event of the Local History Society of Minakuchi Town, Koka City
  • Consultation and Lecture at the Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures
  • Seminar III on Environmental Management at Museums for Iranian Researchers
  • Facility Tour
  • Column:Training system for conservation of cultural properties: Cases in UK and Mexico
  • Personnel change
2019
東文研ニュースno.71
No.71(PDF:2.45MB 40p)
  • International Forum “Restoration of Japanese Painting” in Krakow, Poland
  • Release of Art Catalogue Digital Archive
  • Art Critic Archives: The 1st Seminar Held by the Department of Art Research, Archives and Information Systems
  • A Joint Research Report on the Spiderwort-dyed Paper Production Technique Has Been Published
  • Now Showing, “A Guideline to Air Cleanliness for Museums (March 2019 Edition)”
  • International Symposium: “Transmitting the Heritage of the Mesopotamian Civilization to Future Generations: The Challenge of Restoring Post-War Iraq through History Education”
  • Regarding the Notes by Researcher HIRAKO Takurei: The 2nd Seminar Held by the Department of Art Research, Archives and Information Systems
  • Tokyo Shishimai Collection 2020 Event Held
  • 2nd Workshop on “Humidity-controlled Warm-air Treatment”
  • Exchange of Opinions at the Tirana University and Inspection of Wall Paintings Located at the Historic Center of Berat, Albania
  • Cultural Property Information with Linked Data: The 3rd Seminar Held by the Department of Art Research, Archives and Information Systems
  • Barking of the Manchurian Elm and Japanese Lime
  • Inspection of the Storage Environment of Disaster-Damaged Materials at the Rikuzentakata City Museum
  • Cultural Exchange Project for the Conservation and Utilization of Historic Buildings in Bhutan (Part I)
  • Field Activities for the Conservation and Sustainable Development of Ta Nei Temple in Angkor, Cambodia (Part VI)
  • Training for “Examination and Implementation of Emergency Procedures for Wall Painting Conservation” Held in the Republic of Turkey
  • Applying Post-War Japanese Art Archives in Research: The 4th Seminar Held by the Department of Art Research, Archives and Information Systems
  • Second Recording of the Live Performance of “Miyazono-bushi”
  • Research Exchange with the National Intangible Heritage Center in the Republic of Korea
  • Training for Museum Curators in Charge of Conservation
  • Technical Support to Restoration of Wall Paintings and Exterior Walls of Brick Temples at the Bagan Archaeological Site in Myanmar
  • Training Workshop on the Planning for Reconstruction of Damaged Historic Cities and Buildings for Syrian Specialists
  • Participation at the 43rd Session of the World Heritage Committee
  • Column:Linking Cultural Property Information
  • Facility Tour
  • Personnel change

東文研ニュースno.70
No.70(PDF:2.40MB 40p)
  • Research at the Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum
  • Report at the 2018 East Asia ICOMOS Workshop
  • Presentation at “JinMonCom 2018 – Data for Historical and Humanities Research”
  • The 7th Seminar by the Department of Art Research, Archives and Information Systems – “Illustration of Lotus Sutra” and “Mandala of Kasuga Shrine”: Two Important Works in Seikado
  • Report on the “Asia-Pacific Regional Workshop on Intangible Cultural Heritage and Natural Disasters”
  • The Seminar on “Safeguarding Living Heritage in Nepal”
  • Holding the Seminar “Wooden Architectural Techniques in Mainland Southeast Asia: Development and Mutual Influences”
  • Presentation of Research into Materials of Ichimatsu TANAKA and Tsugiyoshi DOI -The 8th Seminar Held by the Department of Art Research, Archives and Information Systems
  • A Guide to Appreciating “KURODA SEIKI: A Selection from the Kuroda Memorial Hall Collection” Published
  • Inspection of Japan-made Works of Mother-of-Pearl with Underpaint Found in Bangkok, Thailand
  • Presentations at the “Present State of the Yutaka MATSUZAWA Archives and Their Application” Symposium
  • Pair of Hanging Scroll Paintings of the Fudōmyōo (Skt.Acala): The 9th Seminar Held by the Department of Art Research, Archives and Information Systems
  • 2018 Liaison Council for “Disaster Prevention of Intangible Culture Heritage” (Kansai Area)
  • The 2nd Study Meeting on Production of Visual Documentation for Intangible Cultural Heritage
  • Mission for the Project “Technical Assistance for the Protection of the Damaged Cultural Heritage in Nepal” (Part 11)
  • Conservation and Restoration of the Outer Walls of Brick Temples and Studies of Wall Paintings in Bagan, Myanmar (2)
  • Affiliation to NACSIS-CAT (CiNii Books)
  • The Art of Sakhalin and the Kuril Islands: The 10th Seminar Held by the Department of Art Research, Archives and Information Systems
  • Participated at the 3rd Research Conference of the Japan Society for Digital Archive
  • Field Activities for the Conservation and Sustainable Development of Ta Nei Temple in Angkor, Cambodia (Part V)
  • Mission for the Project “Technical Assistance for the Protection of the Damaged Cultural Heritage in Nepal” (Part 12)
  • Digital Contents Released: “Kichijoten” of Yakushiji Temple and “Saichufu” by ITO Jakuchu
  • Column:Excavation of Shiva Temple in Hanumandhoka Palace, Kathmandu
  • Publication
  • Facility Tour
  • Personnel change
2018
東文研ニュースno.69
No.69(PDF:3.30MB 48p)
  • Report on the Exhibition "Animal Glue and Conservation-To Keep«Jo-no-mai»-"
  • Joint Program -Craftsmanship Underlying the Traditional Sounds
  • "Workshop on Conservation Science for Conservators of Japanese Painting and Calligraphic Works"
  • "International Symposium on the Conservation of Modernization Heritage and Its Promotional Planning" in Taiwan
  • "Workshops on Conservation of Japanese Textile" in Taipei
  • Presentation at the 29th EAJRS Conference:(G)localizing Japanese Studies Resources
  • Development of a New Insecticidal Treatment Method for Historical Wooden Structures- On-Site Inspection of the Bell Tower of Chuzen-ji Temple
  • IIC 2018 Turin Congress
  • International Course on Conservation of Japanese Paper 2018
  • The 52nd Open Lecture
  • Presentation at the 8th International Conference of Art Libraries
  • Presentation at the Fall Seminar of the Japan Art Documentation Society
  • Contribution of the Digital Publications of Tokyo National Research Institute for Cultural Properties to the Getty Research Portal
  • Shapes of Metal Materials Used for Hira Maki-e Technique—Seminar by the Department of Art Research, Archives and Information Systems
  • Research Exchange Program with the National Intangible Heritage Center in the Republic of Korea (Hosting a Visiting Researcher in Japan)
  • Seminar II on Environmental Management at Museums for Iranian Experts
  • Field Activities for the Conservation and Sustainable Development of Ta Nei Temple in Angkor, Cambodia (Part IV)
  • Training for “Examination and Implementation of Emergency Procedures for Wall Painting Conservation” in the “Human Resource Development Project toward the Improvement of the Conservation and Management System for Mural Paintings in the Republic of Turkey”
  • Consultation and Lecture at the Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures (SISJAC) in the UK
  • Artistic Expression and Techniques Used in the Painting “Mahamayuri Vidyaraja (Kujaku Myoo)” Owned by Ninna-ji Temple―Seminar by the Department of Art Research, Archives and Information Systems
  • 13th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
  • Survey of the Restoration Technique for Hikiyama Metalwork in Shiga Prefecture
  • Report on the “Seminar on the Current Status of Restoration of Cultural Properties and Its Issues”
  • Investigation of Rock-Hewn Church Frescos in Southern Italy
  • Research Visits to Universities in the Framework of the “Human Resource Development Project toward the Improvement of the Conservation and Management System for Mural Paintings in the Republic of Turkey”
  • A Survey of Japanese Paintings in Montreal, Canada
  • “Workshop on Conservation and Restoration of Urushi Objects” in Cologne, Germany
  • On-site Workshops on the Conservation of Historic Brick Buildings in Bagan and Participation in the 1st ICC Meeting
  • Column:The Deathwatch Beetle as a Pest to Cultural Properties
  • Facility Tour
  • Personnel change

東文研ニュースno.68
No.68(PDF:3.30MB 48p)
  • Exhibition “Making notes of Japanese Art History―The research notes of Aimi Kouu, Tanaka Ichimatsu, and Doi Tsugiyoshi”
  • Koai TAKEMURA and Female Japanese-Style Painters in the Meiji Era – Seminar by the Department of Art Research, Archives and Information Systems
  • Opening access to the digital contents of Japanese paintings in the Institute
  • Presentation of “Kariyado Folk Journal” to the Kariyado Area, Namie Town, Fukushima Prefecture
  • Publication of “INTANGIBLE,” a Website for Intangible Cultural Heritage Lovers
  • The Second Festival Network Meeting
  • Visit to the Museo Egizio in Turin, and Opinion Exchange and Lecture at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI)
  • Publication of the Database of Listed Calligraphers and Painters in the Meiji and Taisho Periods
  • Storage, Conservation and Provision of Archives at the University of California, Los Angeles – Seminar by the Department of Art Research, Archives and Information Systems
  • Joint Research on Kokuzo Bosatsu (Akashagarbha Bodhisattva) and Senju Kannon (Sahasrabhuja Avalokitesvara) (owned by the Tokyo National Museum)
  • Mission for the Project “Technical Assistance for the Protection of the Damaged Cultural Properties in Nepal (Part 10)
  • Conducting Training Seminars to Conserve and Restore Paper Cultural Properties for Syrian Experts and Providing Materials Related to Syrian Cultural Heritage
  • International Symposium Titled “Use of Standard Vocabularies in Art and History Areas – Getty Vocabulary Program Activities and Japan”
  • Use of WordPress for the Cultural Property Database – WordCamp Osaka 2018
  • Reading Books on the Art of Painting by the Early Modern Tosa School – Seminar by the Department of Art Research, Archives and Information Systems
  • Donation of Materials Related to Mr. Tamon MIKI
  • Research on Shibetsu Icarpa and Regional Heritage
  • Symposium Titled “Towards a History of “HERE”: Learning from the Phantom Jet Engine“
  • Training for “Examination and Implementation of Emergency Procedures for Wall Painting Conservation” in the “Human Resource Development Project toward the Improvement of the Conservation and Management System for Mural Paintings in the Republic of Turkey”
  • International Course on Paper Conservation in Latin America in Mexico City
  • The 42nd Session of the World Heritage Committee
  • Seminar on Wat Rajpradit’s Door Panels Made in Japan and Mother-of-pearl with underpaint
  • First Recording of the Live Performance of “Miyazono-bushi
  • Workshop on the Conservation of Historic Textiles in the Republic of Armenia
  • Conservation and Restoration of the Outer Walls of Brick Temples and Studies of Mural Paintings in Bagan, Myanmar
  • A Survey on the Conservation of Traditional Houses in Bhutan
  • Workshops on the Conservation of Japanese Art Objects on Paper and Silk in Berlin, Germany
  • Renewed memorandum of agreement on a joint project with the Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures
  • Obituary — Director General Mr. Nobuo KAMEI
  • Column:Towards The Conservation of Historic Settlements in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
  • publication
  • Personnel change

東文研ニュースno.67
No.67(PDF:3.17MB 52p)
  • World Heritage Seminar "Process of Evaluating Nominations and Roles of the Advisory Bodies for Inscription on the World Heritage List"
  • "The First Festival Network" Meeting
  • The 12th Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
  • Seminar "Lecture by Ms.Kathleen Salomon, Associate Director of the Getty Research Institute" and discussion "Aiming for international information dissemination of research materials of Japanese Art
  • People who Supported Seiki KURODA and Masterpieces that Fostered Ryusei KISHIDA - Seminar Held by the Department of Art Research, Archives and Information Systems
  • Opinion Exchange with Bagan Lacquerware Technology College and Visits to Lacquerware Production Sites in Myanmar
  • The Forth Mission for the Project "Networking Core Centers for the Transfer of Technology Related to Study and Protection of Archaeological and Architectural Heritage in Myanmar"(Architectural Field)
  • Archaeological Investigation and Risk Assessment for the Conservation and Sustainable Development of Ta Nei Temple in Angkor, Cambodia (Part II)
  • Mission for the Project "Technical Assistance for the Protection of the Damaged Cultural Heritage in Nepal"(Part9)
  • Participation and Presentation at the 19th ICOMOS General Assembly and Scientific Symposium
  • Participation in the International Symposium"Cultural Heritage and Religion in East Asia" at Academia Sinica, Taiwan
  • Survey in the Philippines on Disaster Prevention for Intangible Cultural Heritage
  • The First Recording of Heike
  • Contribution of "Tokyo National Research Institute for Cultural Properties, Art Bibliography in Japan" in OCLC
  • Public Exhibition of the Conservation Facility for Mural Paintings of Takamatsuzuka Tumulus, a National Treasure
  • Conservation and Restoration of Contemporary Art - Seminar Held by the Department of Art Research, Archives and Information Systems
  • Visit to the Yoshida Yoshie Collection at UCLA
  • Consultation and Lecture at the Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures in the UK
  • Conservation and Restoration of the Outer Walls of Brick Temples and Studies of Mural Paintings in Bagan, Myanmar
  • Delegation from the Ministry of Culture in Thailand
  • Receiving Papers of Yoshihiko IMAIZUMI
  • Open Seminar:"Toward Sharing Information on Art Magazines"
  • Seven years have passed since the 2011 off the Pacific coast of Tohoku Earthquake and the accompanying tsunami
  • Restoration of the Kawasaki Ki-61 Hien, Possessed by the Japan Aeronautic Association
  • Archaeological Investigation and Risk Assessment for the Conservation and Sustainable Development of Ta Nei Temple in Angkor,Cambodia(Part III)
  • "Workshop on Conservation of Traditional Houses in Bhutan"
  • An investigation and consultation on Japanese paintings at Grassi Museum for Folklore in Leipzig
  • Column:Issues on Intangible Cultural Heritage and Visual Recording
  • publication
  • Personnel change
2017
東文研ニュースno.66
No.66(PDF:3.17MB 52p)
  • “Summit Conference on Winnowing Baskets ― Discussion of Weaving Techniques”
  • Survey of jet-engine parts in the possession of International Christian University
  • The Forefront of Research on Sesshu ― The Department of Art Research, Archives and Information Systems Organizes a Workshop
  • International Course on Conservation of Japanese Paper 2017
  • Analysis of the Painting of Kujaku-myo-o and the Painting of Fugen Bosatsu (owned by the Tokyo National Museum) by X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry
  • Participation in IFLA World Congress in Wroclaw
  • Workshop on Conservation Science for Conservators of Japanese Painting and Calligraphic Works
  • Field survey on the conservation and restoration of iron structures in Taiwan
  • Seminar for Museum and Gallery Curators in Charge of Conservation
  • “The Workshops on Conservation of Japanese Textile” in Taipei
  • Seminar on Art Archives in France Today – Seminar Held by the Department of Art Research, Archives and Information Systems
  • Research of the Western-style Cruciform Sword Possessed by Fujisaka Shrine in Minakuchi, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture by an Expert from the Metropolitan Museum of Art and an Initial Report at the 7th Seminar Held by the Department of Art Research, Archives and Information Systems
  • The 28th EAJRS Conference “Digital Strategies for Japanese Studies: Theories and Practices”
  • Interview to establish Cultural Heritage Disaster Risk Mitigation Networks
  • Workshop for the Conservation of Historic Textiles in the Republic of Armenia: “Textile Art and Conservation: Knotting the Past and the Present”
  • Seminar on “Protection of Cultural Heritage and the Latest Research on the Indus Civilization in India”
  • Mission for the Project “Technical Assistance for the Protection of the Damaged Cultural Heritage in Nepal” (Part 7)
  • The Third Mission for the Project “Networking Core Centers for the Transfer of Technology Related to Study and Protection of Archaeological and Architectural Heritage in Myanmar” (Architectural Field)
  • Survey of Japanese Paintings in the Grassi Museum for Ethnology in Leipzig, Germany
  • The Survey of Disaster Prevention for Intangible Cultural Heritage in Fiji
  • Cooperation with the Asia-Pacific Cultural Centre for UNESCO (ACCU) in Its Seminar
  • Publication of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Archives
  • Seminar on Environmental Management at Museums for Iranian Researchers
  • Seminar on “Challenges and Issues to Wall Painting Conservation” in the “Human Resource Development Project toward the Improvement of the Conservation and Management System for Mural Paintings in the Republic of Turkey”
  • The 51st “Open Lecture”
  • History and Significance of Raden (Mother-of-Pearl Decoration) Craftwork in Thailand ― Seminar Held by the Department of Art Research, Archives and Information Systems
  • The 30th General Assembly of ICCROM
  • Special Lectures at Kanazawa University
  • Participation in the 21st session of the General Assembly of States Parties to the World Heritage Convention and the 12th extraordinary session of the World Heritage Committee
  • Evaluation Seminar 2017: Workshops on the conservation of Japanese lacquerware (urushi objects)
  • A Mission for the Project “Technical Assistance for the Protection of the Damaged Cultural Heritage in Nepal” (Part 8)
  • Depth Discussion with the Governor of Pohnpei State of the Federated States of Micronesia
  • Column:Conservation of Construction Techniques for Brick Buildings
  • Facility Tour
  • Personnel change

東文研ニュースno.65
No.65(PDF:2.39MB 40p)
  • Field study of treatment conditions for tsunami-damaged objects
  • “Cormorant Fishing Boat Project,” Documenting techniques of boat building
  • Workshops on the Conservation of Japanese Art Objects on Paper and Silk in Berlin, Germany
  • Participation in the 41st Session of the World Heritage Committee
  • The 10th Seminar Held by the Department of Art Research,
    Archives and Information Systems“Study of the Western Rapier Possessed by Fujisaka Shrine in Koka City, Shiga prefecture”
  • Joint Research on Buddhist Paintings in the Heian Era with the Tokyo National Museum
  • “Oishii seikatsu”: Look at Japanese culture in the transitional stage
    to the tertiary industry – Seminar Held by the Department of Art Research, Archives and Information Systems organizes a workshop
  • A workshop on insect damage to wooden cultural properties organized in Isfahan, Iran
  • After Returning the Restored Screens
  • Survey on Structures that Have Mural Paintings Affected by the
    2016 Central Italy Earthquakes
  • Historical Position of “Hakubai-zu byobu” by Goshun – A workshop
    is organized by the Dept. of Art Research, Archives and Information Systems
  • Research on the great Torii of Itsukushima Shrine after restoration
  • Investigation of the Causes of Odors from Paper Materials
    Damaged by the Tsunami
  • Mission for the Project “Networking Core Centers for the Transfer of Technology Related to Study and Protection of Archaeological and Architectural Heritage in Myanmar”(Architectural Field) Part 1: Material Testing and Structural Behavior Monitoring
  • Unexpected Interaction between a Japanese-style Painter and Philosophers – Seminar Held by the Department of Art Research, Archives and Information Systems
  • Publication of “Report of the Optical Study for the Ryukyu Paintings”
  • Visit to Earthquake Remains Conserved in Taiwan
  • Mission for the Project “Technical Assistance for the Protection of
    the Damaged Cultural Heritage in Nepal” (Part 5)
  • Mission for the Project “Technical Assistance for the Protection of
    the Damaged Cultural Heritage in Nepal” (Part 6)
  • Field survey for the “Training course on the first-aid of mural paintings” (the Republic of Turkey)
  • Art and Gender: Two Decades of Progress Seminar Held by the Department of Art Research, Archives and Information Systems
  • Conservation and Restoration of the Outer Walls of the Brick Temples in Bagan, Myanmar
  • Archaeological Investigation and Risk Assessment for the Conservation and Sustainable Development of Ta Nei Temple in Angkor, Cambodia
  • Column:“Shoen ( 松園)” seal of Uemura Shoen (上村松園)
  • Facility Tour
  • Personnel change

東文研ニュースno.64
No.64(PDF:2.29MB 40p)
  • Joint Study of Paintings of Buddhist Deities Cundi and Samantabhadra in the Collection of the Tokyo National Museum
  • The 11th Public Lecture : “Ramie Kimono and Silk Kimono”
  • The Research on Conservation and Restoration Method for Outer Wall of Brick Temples in Bagan, Myanmar
  • Acceptance of visitors and other activities under the 2016 project for inviting, giving training to, and exchanging with, Japanese-art librarians from outside Japan (commonly known as the JAL Project)”
  • Charitable Contributions Received
  • Seminar Held by the Department of Art Research, Archives, and Information Systems -Letter to KURODA Seiki from YAMAMOTO Hosui
  • Seminar Held by the Department of Art Research, Archives and Information Systems
  • Workshop on the Conservation, Management and Enhancement Plan for Ta Nei Temple, Angkor
  • Holding the seminar “Ancient Wooden Architecture in Mainland Southeast Asia: Reading the Features of Lost Buildings from Archaeological Evidence”
  • Workshops on Lacquerware at the Lacquerware Technology College in Bagan, Myanmar
  • Facility Tour
  • International Symposium: In Search of the Multiple Origins of Namban Lacquer
  • Research Council Meeting on Yutaka MATSUZAWA Archives Publication of Reports and DVD Titled “Making Kizumi’s Winnowing Baskets – Kizumi, Sosa City, Chiba Prefecture”
  • Workshop on Canoe Culture
  • Seminar on Iranian Cultural Heritage and Exchange of Letter of Intent for Cooperation with Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization and Research Institute of Cultural Heritage and Tourism
  • Field Survey of Traditional Houses in Bhutan and Conclusion of Research Cooperation greement
  • Invitation Training Program for Conservation of Nepalese Historic Settlements
  • publication
  • Column: The Conservation of Wooden Built Heritage: An International Perspective
  • Personnel change
2016
東文研ニュースno.63
No.63(PDF:2.39MB 40p)
  • Symposium on “The Syrian Civil War and Cultural Heritage– The Actual State of the World Heritage Site at Palmyra and International Support for Its Reconstruction”
  • Completion of the restoration works for the mural paintings in the Kitora tumulus
  • The 50th Open Lecture Organized
  • Liaison Council for “Disaster Prevention of Intangible Cultural Heritage”
  • Investigation of inner structure of Baird’s beaked whale specimen
  • Seminar Held by Department of Art Research, Archives, and Information Systems -Letters to Seiki Kuroda from His Foster Mother, Sadako
  • Presentation Meeting of the Results of Japan-Korea Research Exchange on Intangible Cultural Heritage
  • Participation in the 27th Annual Conference of the EAJRS (European Association of Japanese Resource Specialists):“International Cooperation between Japanese Studies Libraries”
  • Donated Materials Related to Kikuji YAMASHITA
  • Research on Production of Spiderwort-dyed Paper – Start of Joint Research with Kusatsu City, Shiga Prefecture
  • Mission for the Project “Technical Assistance for the Protection of Damaged Cultural Heritage in Nepal” (Part 3)
  • Investigation of Damaged Mural Paintings in Bagan Archaeological Zone (Myanmar) after the Earthquake
  • Holding International Course on Conservation of Japanese Paper 2016
  • Seminar Held by the Department of Ar t Research, Archives and Information Systems: Acupuncture the Earth in Hiroshima – by Roberto Villanueva, the Last Eco Art in His Career
  • Rescued Cultural Property Afterward – Restored Shochuhi memorial in Sendai
  • The 6th Seminar Held by the Department of Art Research, Archives and Information Systems
  • Attending the 7th International Conference of Art Libraries
  • Attending the 40th Session of the World Heritage Committee (Continuation UNESCO, 2016)
  • Seminar III On Passing Down Intangible Cultural Heritage (Traditional Technique):“Meiji’s Super-Techniques Handed Down to Today”
  • Preparatory study for the cooperation projects in Armenia and Iran
  • Facility Tour
  • Basic Research Underway for Developing New Ways of Killing Insect Pests in Historical Wooden Architecture (How to Capture Insect Pests)
  • Lecture Meetings and Field Survey Regarding the Mural Painting Conservation and Management System in the Republic of Turkey
  • Holding International Course “Paper Conservation in Latin America”
  • A Mission for the Project “Technical Assistance for the Protection of Damaged Cultural Heritage in Nepal” (Part 4) “Conference on the Preservation of Historic Settlements in Kathmandu Valley”
  • Earthquake Damage Assessment Survey in Bagan Archaeological Zone, Myanmar
  • Column: A snowfall in Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes
  • publication

東文研ニュースno.62
No.62(PDF:2.44MB 36p)
  • The Canoe Summit was held at the 12th Festival of Pacific Arts, Guam 2016
  • Research on Asuka-daibutsu using a portable X-ray diffraction analyzer
  • Research on the Conservation and Management System of Wall Paintings in the Republic of Turkey
  • Participation in the 40th Session of the World Heritage Committee
  • Seminar Held by the Department of Art Research, Archives and Information Systems: Reading letters addressed to Seiki Kuroda from Yoshimatsu Goseda
  • Receiving Papers of Researcher Emeritus Denzaburo NAKAMURA
  • Publications related to post-earthquake reconstruction of intangible cultural heritage and disaster prevention
  • Her Royal Highness Princess of Kingom of Bhutan Ashi Kesang visited the Institute
  • Special Exhibition: Seiki Kuroda, Master of Modern Japanese Painting: The 150th Anniversary of His Birth
  • Seminar Held by the Department of Art Research, Archives and Information Systems: Considerations on Seven Yakushi Nyorai (Sk: Bhaisajya-guru-vaidurya-prabha) Statues at Keisokuji Temple in Shiga Prefecture
  • Research Workshop “Art Archives – Then and Now” held
  • A Mission for the project “Technical assistance for the protection of the damaged cultural heritage in Nepal” (Part 1)
  • Facility Tour
  • Seminar held by the Department of Art Research, Archives and Information Systems − Basic Research on Gyokuyo Kurihara
  • A study tour for a preservation society for folk performing arts in a disaster-affected area
  • Conclusion of an Agreement regarding the Implementation of the “Project to Formulate the Basic Grounds for Sending Information on Cultural Assets Centered on Fine Arts and Crafts both Domestically and Internationally”
  • World Heritage Inscription of the Ruins of Nan Madol in the Federated States of Micronesia and Japan’s International Cooperation
  • Attending the International Symposium at the National Art Museum of China, Beijing
  • A mission for the Project “Technical assistance for the protection of the damaged cultural heritage in Nepal” (Part 2)
  • Investigation of Outer Walls of Brick-built Archaeological Sites to Implement Countermeasures against Leakage of Rain and Review of Emergency Measures in Bagan, Myanmar
  • Workshops on the Conservation of Japanese Art Objects on Paper and Silk held in Berlin
  • Column: In celebration of the 80th anniversary of the publication of the first issue of “Year Book of Japanese Art” – editing of the book and publishing of its data on the web

東文研ニュースno.61
No.61(PDF:2.28MB 44p)
  • “The 49th Open Lecture: Dialogue with Objects/ Images” Organized by the Department of Art Research, Archives and Information Systems
  • Retirement Lecture of TANAKA Atsushi (Deputy Director General)
  • Organization of Seminar on Techniques and Materials of Dyed and Woven Cultural Properties: “Workshop on Yuzen Dyeing – Materials, Tools and Techniques –”
  • Environmental Survey at Former Soma Girls High School with Disaster-Affected Materials Stored
  • Support of Documentation Standards and Procedures of the Silk Roads World Heritage Serial and Transnational Nomination in Central Asia
  • The JAL Project 2015: for inviting giving to training to, and exchanging with, Japanese-art Librarians from outside Japan
  • Seminar II on Passing Down Intangible Cultural Heritage (Traditional Techniques):“Passing Down Dyeing and Weaving Techniques and Regional Involvement”
  • Research of Paired Screens of “Birds and Flowers of the Four Seasons” Designated as Important Cultural Property at the Suntory Museum of Art
  • International Course 2015 “Conservation of Paper in Latin America”
  • Seminar: “Technical Issues and Prospects on the Preservation of Historical sites in Southeast Asia”
  • Donation Received
  • The 10th Conference on the Study of Intangible Folk Cultural Properties
  • The 10th Public Lecture Held by the Department of Intangible Cultural Heritage
  • Seminar on the “Intangible Cultural Heritage and Disaster Prevention—Importance of Recording for Conservation of Traditional Techniques
  • Study Meeting of “Art Historian, Yukio YASHIRO: between the West and the East”
  • Cooperation in “the Workshops 2015 for Salvaging Contaminated Cultural Properties in Fukushima”
  • Conservation of the Great Buddha of Kamakura, National Treasure
  • The 29th Study Meeting on the Conservation and Restoration of Modern Cultural Properties “Conservation and Restoration Philosophies for Modern Cultural Properties”
  • Survey and Training on Conservation of Mural Paintings at the Ruins of a Brick-Built in Bagan (Myanmar)
  • International Symposium “Cultural Heritage and Conflict: Protection and Rehabilitation of Cultural Heritage in Conflict and Post-conflict”
  • Agreement Concluded with the Getty Research Institute, USA
  • Study Meeting on Production of Recorded Videos for Intangible Cultural Properties
  • Conference on Conditions for Conservation of Cultural Properties
  • Investigation of Damaged Cultural Heritage in Nepal
  • FY2015 Activities of Archives Working Group of the National Research Institute for Cultural Properties, Tokyo
  • Exhibition at the entrance lobby; Selected Conservation Techniques -techniques to conserve cultural properties using Urushi (lacquer)
  • Publication
  • Column: Intangible Cultural Heritage Rescue and Disaster Preparedness
2015
東文研ニュースno.60
No.60(PDF:1.92MB 40p)
  • Investigation of Damaged Cultural Heritage in Nepal
  • Uploading of PDF files of articles published in “The Journal of Art Studies”
  • Investigation on inau brought by the Kitamaebune trade
  • Structural investigation of Kote-e (plaster reliefs) and Statues at the Izu-no-Chohachi Art Museum
  • Together with the Tokyo Art Club, the National Research Institute for Cultural Properties, Tokyo has started a project to create digital copies of art catalogues
  • Publication of “Local Identity and Folk Performing Arts: Immigration, Migration, and Intangible Cultural Heritage”
  • A survey of a festival in the Takenoura area in the Town of Onagawa
  • Joint studies with the Sannomaru Shozokan [The Museum of the Imperial Collections, Imperial Household Agency]
  • Presentations at the Institute of Conservation in the UK
  • The holding of a monthly workshop by the Department of Art Research, Archives and Information Systems : About “Sansui Zukan” said to have been painted by Gion Nankai and the Gajo (an album of paintings) possessed by the Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • Trilateral Dialogue: The Generation of “Form”: In Leiko Ikemura’s Case
  • Web exhibition presenting the extant correspondence between Yukio Yashiro and Bernard Berenson
  • Survey on activities for the conservation of intangible folk cultural assets in the northern area of Hiroshima Prefecture – Research exchange with South Korea’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Center
  • Demonstration of Microfading by Dr. Paul Whitmore
  • Three-dimensional Photogrammetry at Ta Nei Temple Ruin in Angkor, Cambodia
  • Project for the Conservation Centre in the Grand Egyptian Museum -A Training Course on “Japanese Paper for Conservation Treatment”-
  • “Joint Research between Japan and Korea—Research on the Effect of Environmental Pollution on Cultural Properties and Development of Conservation Techniques” Research Results Presentation Session in FY2015
  • Report on the IPM Forum “10 Years after the Abolition of Methyl Bromide Use: The Current Situation of IPM for Cultural Properties”
  • The Holding of a Follow-up Training Session for Curators in Charge of Conservation— “The Restrictions Imposed on the Use of Mercury by the Minamata Convention on Mercury, and their Impact on Display Lighting”
  • The Holding of the “Training for Museum Curators in Charge of Conservation” Training Program
  • Cooperation to safeguard cultural heritage in Myanmar
      Workshops and investigations on the conservation of mural paintings in the brick-made monument
      The Fourth Session of Training on the Conservation of Wooden Buildings
  • Workshops on the “Conservation of Japanese Art Objects on Paper and Silk”
  • Imaging Survey on National Treasure Eminent Tendai Priests, possessed by Ichijo-ji temple
  • The Holding of a monthly workshop of the Department of Art Research, Archives and Information Systems “Issues Related to Letters to Seiki Kuroda from Saburosuke Okada”
  • Workshop on the revitalization of the historical district of Padang, in West Sumatra, Indonesia
  • Video Record Producing Project for Folk Technique - Kizumi's Technique for Making Wisteria Winnowing Baskets as a Model Case
  • International Course on Conservation of Japanese Paper – JPC 2015
  • Column
  • publication

東文研ニュースno.59
No.59(PDF:1.92MB 40p)
  • Investigation and research on application of restoration materials
  • Meetings with the Sainsbury Institute for the Study of Japanese Arts and Cultures in the UK to promote a Project to Establish a Platform for Research into Japanese Arts
  • Two international conferences held in China on protection of mural painting
  • Networking Core Centers for International Cooperation on Conservation of Cultural Heritage Project for the Protection of Cultural Heritage in the Kyrgyz Republic and Central Asia
  • The 9th public lecture at the Department of Intangible Cultural Heritage of the National Research Institute for Cultural Properties, Tokyo
  • The 48th Public Lectures
  • The 28th Study Meeting on the Conservation and Restoration of Modern Cultural Properties, “Conservation and Restoration of Western Paper”
  • Participation in the Ninth Session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
  • A study of the colorants used for the “INO Maps” in the University Library of the University of Tokushima
  • International Course on Conservation of Paper in Latin America
  • A Conference on the Study of Intangible Folk Cultural Properties
  • The Networking Core Centers Project for the Conservation of Traditional Buildings in the Kingdom of Bhutan
  • Reopening of the Kuroda Memorial Hall following renovations
  • Joint study of A Painting of Mahamayuri (National Treasure) in the collection of the Tokyo National Museum
  • Cooperation to safeguard cultural heritage in Myanmar
     The third session of training in conservation of wooden structures
     A survey of and training in the conservation of mural painting at brick temple ruins
     A survey of lacquer materials and techniques
  • A seminar on passing down intangible cultural heritage (traditional techniques): The People and Tools that Sustain Textile Techniques
  • A survey of Japanese paintings in the Manggha Museum of Japanese Art and Technology
  • A seminar on conditions for conservation of cultural properties: Controlling and Predicting Conditions for Conservation of Cultural Properties
  • A survey of Japanese paintings in Australia
  • Recording of Noh chanting by SEKINE Shouroku of the Kanze school
  • Publication of a report of an international symposium
  • Donation of materials relating to SHINKAI Taketaro and release of a database of glass dry plates
  • A database of images from Bijitsu Gaho (The Magazine of Art) is available for public access
  • A lecture by ISHIZAKI Takeshi, the former Deputy Director General of the National Research Institute for Cultural Properties, Tokyo
  • Visit from the Getty Research Institute
  • Acceptance of donations
  • Column
  • publication

東文研ニュースno.58
No.58(PDF:2.94MB 36p)
  • Symposium: Safeguarding Syria’s cultural heritage
  • Redesign of the Information retrieval system for the Research Materials Database
  • Cooperation with the Graduate School of Tokyo University of the Arts: Welcoming the new school year
  • Seminar of the Department of Art Research, Archives, and Information Systems: Letters from LIAN Quan to OMURA Seigai
  • Survey of festivals at Yamada Shrine in the City of Minamisoma
  • Practical use descriptions of folk customs in areas stricken by the Great East Japan Earthquake
  • Joint Research between Japan and Korea: The Effects of Environmental Pollution on Cultural Properties and R & D of Conservation Techniques, 2014 Conference
  • Workshop held on the Conservation of Archaeological Metal Objects in the History Museum of Armenia
  • Attending the 38th Session of the World Heritage Committee
  • Study of the conservation and further utilization of tools used in textile techniques: A case study of Kumagaya dyeing
  • On-site training on and a survey of the safeguarding of cultural heritage in Myanmar
  • A KURODA Seiki exhibit at the Museum of Kyoto
  • A study of the revived lion dance in the Town of Onagawa, Miyagi Prefecture
  • Training for Museum Curators in Charge of Conservation
  • 3D photographic survey of the Ta Nei Temple in Cambodia
  • Department of Art Research, Archives, and Information Systems Seminar: Two Research Presentations on letters addressed to KURODA Seiki
  • Scholarly exchanges with Republic of Korea’s National Intangible Heritage Center
  • Receipt of images of works depicted in the art journal The Kokka
  • Participation in a symposium commemorating the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the PoNJA-GenKon listserve group and tours of libraries with art-related collections and archives
  • A survey of Kagura in Yamagata and Iwate Prefectures: A research exchange with Republic of Korea’s National Intangible Heritage Center
  • Conservation and exhibition of wall paintings unearthed at the Hulbuk site in the Republic of Tajikistan
  • Survey of Traditional Rammed Earthen Buildings in Bhutan
  • publication
  • Column
2014
東文研ニュースno.57
No.57(PDF:1.94MB 32p)
  • Survey of the current state of the cultural heritage of Oceanic island nations
  • Survey of Meiku Shoukei (Views of Famous Places) in the collection of the National Gallery of Armenia
  • 4th Training Course in Architectural Surveying at Ta Nei temple in Cambodia
  • Workshop on conservation of archaeological metal objects in the History Museum of Armenia
  • Conference on Conditions for Conservation of Cultural Properties
  • Participation in the Exploratory Committee on Local Performing Arts Projects: Efforts of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Information Network
  • Study of a hand drum unearthed at the Baba Minami site
  • Restorers of wall paintings from Myanmar were invited to attend training in Japan
  • The first session of training in conservation of wooden structures in Myanmar
  • Invitation program to Japan for personnel from the Ministry of Culture, Myanmar and a seminar on the protection of cultural heritage
  • Seminar on Measures to Prevent/Mitigate Radioactive Contamination to Cultural Properties
  • Study of the safeguarding of movable cultural properties in Boston, USA
  • Networking Core Centers for International Cooperation on Conservation of Cultural Heritage Project for the Protection of Cultural Heritage in the Kyrgyz Republic and Central Asia
  • Seminar on Aspects of Art Archives held
  • Second meeting on the Intangible Cultural Heritage Information Network
  • The 2013 General Assembly of the Japan Consortium for International Cooperation in Cultural Heritage convened and the 14th seminar on “International Trends in Safeguarding Cultural Heritage” was held.
  • Department of Art Research, Archives, and Information Systems seminar entitled Research on and Development of an Internet Version of Mizue: Prospects for the Digital Publication of Art Historical Resources and Art Archives
  • Study on enviromental conditions for the storage of cultural properties rescued from previously restricted zones of Fukushima Prefecture
  • A joint study of a Painting of Samantabhadra in the Tokyo National Museum
  • Lobby Exhibition on Traditional Japanese Techniques to Conserve Cultural Properties Overseas
  • Column
  • publication

東文研ニュースno.56
No.56(PDF:2.74MB 32p)
  • A Study on Conservation of Painted Panels on the Outer Walls of the Yomeimon Gate of the Nikko Toshogu Shrine
  • 8th public lecture by the Department of Intangible Cultural Heritage on Oral Recordings of Kamigata Rakugo from the Early Showa Period
  • “Safeguarding of the Bamiyan Site” project: The 11th mission
  • Conservation of the Early Islamic Wall Painting Excavated in the Republic of Tajikistan
  • Symposium held on “Future of the World Heritage - Preservation of the World Heritage and Japanese International Cooperation.”
  • Symposium “Syria’s Recovery and Its Cultural Heritage”
  • Field survey on safeguarding Myanmar’s cultural heritage
  • Donation of YUKI Somei’s rough draft of his manuscript for A Description of the Graves of Artists
  • Donation of photographic plates related to SHINKAI Taketaro
  • 8th Conference on the Study of Intangible Folk Cultural Properties held
  • Project to support the World Heritage Serial and Transnational Nomination of the Silk Roads (UNESCO/Japan Funds-In-Trust project): Personnel training in the Republic of Tajikistan
  • International course on Paper Conservation in Latin America conducted
  • 28th General Assembly of the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Properties (ICCROM)
  • Participation in the 8th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage
  • UNESCO/Japan Funds-in-Trust Project, “Support for Documentation Standards and Procedures of the Silk Roads World Heritage Serial Transnational Nomination Dossier within the Framework of the Silk Roads World Heritage Serial and Transnational Nomination”: Uzbek Workshop and Sub-Regional Closing Meeting
  • 12th Expert Meeting on Preservation of the Bamiyan Site
  • 18th Local Training Course for Museum Conservation was conducted
  • Survey of the activities of the Tsukigase Society for the Preservation of Narazarashi (bleached linen)
  • Acceptance of donations
  • Column
  • publication
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