Now taking part in the training program for CST lecturers online. Building upon the previous session focusing on the value of cultural heritage and Bhutan’s approach to value-based heritage preservation, today, I had the privilege of discussing the conservation of cultural sites in Bhutan.
Author: junko mukai
Six heritage managers gathered for the final meeting to prepare a preliminary list of Okinawa’s post-war heritage buildings. Based on the seven criteria (innovation, design excellence, masterpiece of architect, technological advancement, relevance to the times, regional significance, continuity), more than 400 buildings completed between 1945 and 2000 have been listed. Our aim is not only […]
From October 29 to November 3, 2023, I participated in the survey of traditional Bhutanese houses organized by the Tokyo National Research Institute for Cultural Properties. We conducted on-site surveys and documentation of old houses scattered across various areas in the picturesque Bumthang district. While rammed earth construction prevails in the western part of Bhutan, […]