Closing of the Study Tour on AR & VR Applications and Workshop on 3D Digital Documentation
Following the completion of technical training in 3D digital documentation, the workshop participants embarked on a five-day study tour from October 26 to 30, focusing on practical case studies involving 3D digital content (primarily in AR and VR). The main highlights of the tour included the Peace Park Tours at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, the […]
Workshop on 3D Digital Documentation of the Cultural Heritage and Its Application is Underway
We launched the "Workshop on 3D Digital Documentation of Cultural Heritage and Its Applications" on October 21, 2024. This workshop is organized as part of the Network Core Centers for International Cooperation on Conservation of Cultural Heritage Project, commissioned by the Agency for Cultural Affairs. Seven experts from Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Egypt […]
Closing of International Course on Conservation of Japanese Paper 2024
International Course on Conservation of Japanese Paper 2024, which began on 26th August, concluded on 13th September. Co-organized by ICCROM and Tobunken, this course hold as significant place among ICCROM's programs due to its long-standing history. Ten participants from overseas acquired traditional Japanese conservation skills by creating a handscroll. During the third week, they learned […]
Study Tour on JPC 2024
TOBUNKEN and ICCROM have been working together to host the International Course on the Conservation of Japanese Paper. From August 26th to September 13th, 10 paper conservators and specialists from various countries have gathered in Japan to participate. The course aims to learn conservation techniques for cultural objects using traditional Japanese paper, with the goal […]
Visit from Architectural Heritage Division, NRICH of Korea
On September 5, four researchers from the Architectural Heritage Division of the National Institute of Cultural Heritage (NRICH), Korea, visited our institute. Their Japan visits aimed to gather information and examples of conservation approaches and practices for modern architecture, particularly focusing on brick masonry structures. Along with helping to select suitable domestic examples and coordinating […]
Hands-on Sessions on JPC 2024
On August 30, we successfully completed the first week of the Japanese Paper Conservation (JPC) course. During this course, 10 specialists from abroad were introduced to traditional Japanese conservation techniques using washi paper. The first week began with an overview of Japan's heritage conservation framework, followed by lectures on the practical use of “glue” and “paper.” In […]
International Course on Conservation of Japanese Paper 2024 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 Monday, August 26, 2024. Known for its long history and popularity among ICCROM's training programs, this year's course […]
Study Tour Group of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University visited the Institute
On June 5, students majoring in Building, Engineering, and Management (BEM) from the School of Professional Education and Executive Development at Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Poly U SPEED) visited our institute on a study tour. Given their interest in contributing environmental issues through international cooperation in building engineering, we decided to go beyond a formal […]
Inviting Cambodian Colleagues from the APSARA National Authority
To enhance mutual exchanges related to the ongoing cooperation project for the conservation and sustainable development of the Angkor archaeological site in Cambodia, TOBUNKEN invited technical staff members from the Authority for the Protection of the Site and the Management of the Region of Angkor (APSARA National Authority) from February 13th to 19th. The individuals […]
Study Tour on JPC 2023
The Tokyo National Research Institute for Cultural Properties (TOBUNKEN) is co-sponsoring a three-week training program called the "International Course on Conservation of Japanese Paper" in collaboration with ICCROM. The program begins on Monday, August 28th. In the second week, from Monday, September 4th to Friday, September 8th, participants embarked on a study tour to Mino […]