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International Course on Conservation of Japanese Paper 2026 Begins in Tokyo
The International Course on Conservation of Japanese Paper co-hosted by the Tokyo National Research Institute for Cultural Properties (TOBUNKEN) and the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM), commenced on August 24, 2026. This course has a long history since 1992. This year's course attracted 131 applicants from […]
Study visit by Dr. Alfred Twardecki from the Polish Academy of Sciences
On August 25, the Japan Center for International Cooperation in Conservation welcomed Dr. Alfred Twardecki from the Institute of Archaeology and Ethnology, the Polish Academy of Sciences.Dr. Twardecki specializes in epigraphy and history spanning the Greco-Roman to Byzantine periods and conducts fieldwork centered on Olbia, Ukraine. He visited our institute as part of an overview […]
Study Tour Group of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University visited the Institute
On June 2, students majoring in Building Engineering and Management (BEM) at the School of Professional Education and Executive Development of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU SPEED) visited our institute as part of a study tour. Following their previous visit in 2024, we held a joint session to introduce and discuss the latest activities […]
Participation in TOKYO ARCHITECTURE FESTIVAL 2026
Continuing from last year, we participated in the TOKYO ARCHITECTURE FESTIVAL 2026 and hosted a guided tour of our facility on May 20th. The Tokyo Architecture Festival is an interactive event that engages both visitors and site hosts, inspired by international events such as Open House London. The festival is organized through private sector initiatives, […]
Research Exchange Meeting with Mr. Noam Shaan Rathgeber Knan, a Techne-funded PhD Researcher, University of Brighton, United Kingdom
On April 23, we held a research exchange meeting with Mr. Noam Shaan Rathgeber Knan, a Techne-funded PhD researcher of the University of Brighton, United Kingdom. His work focuses on empirical research examining institutional responsibility from an ethical perspective in participatory heritage conservation and museum management. He visited our centre to learn about the objectives […]
[Application Closed] JPC 2026 - International Course on Conservation of Japanese Paper
Japanese paper is internationally recognized as a superior conservation material. It is also the support material used in Japanese artworks found in many collections worldwide. However, it is difficult outside of Japan to gain in-depth, holistic knowledge and experience in traditional conservation techniques dealing with Japanese paper. The JPC course offers a unique opportunity for […]