Closing of International Course on Conservation of Japanese Paper 2025
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The International Course on Conservation of Japanese Paper was concluded on 12 September with the closing ceremony. This course is the longest-running programme among those jointly organised by the Tokyo National Research Institute for Cultural Properties and ICCROM since 1992.
10 paper conservation specialists invited from around the world have deepened knowledge of cultural properties preservation systems in Japan and the structure of hanging scrolls and folding screens with their handling methods. They also learned ‘Restoration Techniques for Mounts’, which is the national designated restoration technique through experience in making of Kansu, hand scroll. Furthermore, through demonstrations by a brush maker, who remains few in Japan, they learned and discussed actively about brush, which is indispensable tool for restoration work, and this provided such a valuable opportunity.
Before returning home, the sight of the 10 specialists lined up at the closing ceremony was so impressive that they look beacons of hope who prolong the life of cultural properties in their respective regions.
Top: Closing ceremony of JPC
Bottom: Learning about brushes
