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“Japan Heritage”: An exemplary project promoting local development trough Japanese cultural property

Publication date: 29.06.2024

Gdansk Journal of East Asian Studies, 2024, Issue 25, pp. 75 - 85

https://doi.org/10.4467/23538724GS.24.005.19866

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Luiza Kliczkowska
University of Gdansk
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1426-5742 Orcid
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“Japan Heritage”: An exemplary project promoting local development trough Japanese cultural property

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The article presents a concise overview of Japan’s legislative evolution spans from early efforts in the late nineteenth century to modern initiatives like the Japan Heritage initiative launched by the Agency for Cultural Affairs in 2015, reflecting Japan’s adaptive and progressive approach to heritage preservation. The author also explores the philosophical foundations underlying Japan’s unique perspective on heritage authenticity and examines the influential role of tradition and local communities in shaping Japanese Cultural Properties. Furthermore, the Japan Heritage program is introduced, along with an analysis of its local and global impact. The author underscores Japan’s ongoing commitment to navigating heritage preservation within the dynamic interplay of tradition, local community engagement, and global cultural exchange.

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Information: Gdansk Journal of East Asian Studies, 2024, Issue 25, pp. 75 - 85

Article type: Original article

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English: “Japan Heritage”: An exemplary project promoting local development trough Japanese cultural property
Polish: „Japan Heritage ”: Projekt wspierający rozwój lokalny poprzez promowanie japońskiego dziedzictwa kultury

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Published at: 29.06.2024

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