Inbound Tourism in Japan Over the Last Decades
Discover how Japan transformed inbound tourism from economic strategy to cultural exchange, focusing on sustainability and regional revitalization.
Shrinking Temples, Fewer Danka
Japan’s temples face a quiet crisis as danka parishioners decline and priests age, threatening centuries of cultural heritage and local community life.
Kominka and Akiya: Discovering Japan’s Hidden Homes
Explore the differences between kominka and akiya in Japan’s housing landscape, and discover why these traditional and vacant homes are attracting global interest for sustainable living and cultural immersion.
How Japan Classifies Historic Architecture
Discover how Japan classifies historic architecture through Registered and Important Cultural Properties, balancing preservation and adaptive reuse to keep cultural assets alive for future generations.