Conflicts often arise between preservation and development, as seen in recent cases in Japan where ICOMOS issued crisis alerts for cultural properties that should be protected but are threatened.

Imperial Hotel, Kyoto to Open Spring 2026 Japan’s Premier Hotel Brand Celebrates 135 Years of Heritage with the Opening of ...

Cultural artifacts are more than historical remnants; they embody the spirit of a nation and a civilization. In recent years, ...

Imperial Hotel, Japan’s premier luxury hospitality brand, proudly announces the upcoming opening of the Imperial Hotel, Kyoto ...

A centuries-old Korean structure taken to Japan during the colonial era has finally come home. On June 24, South Korea’s ...

The Japan Special Interest Tourism Market is poised for robust growth, with the industry’s estimated value projected to surge from USD 225.3 million in 2025 to an impressive USD 428 million by 2035, ...

The Edo Period and the Birth of Modern Sushi. The Edo period (1603-1868) was a pivotal time for sushi’s development. As Japan entered a period of relative peace and stability, urban centers like ...

The global Heritage Tourism Market is set to experience substantial growth over the next decade, rising from a valuation of ...

Despite this history of erasure, a number of Zainichi — there are estimated to be about 400,000 people of Korean descent living in Japan — have become prominent artists or cultural figures in ...