November 2012
Giant mural of "Amanohashidate-zu" on parking structure
30/11/2012
A giant reproduction of Buddhist priest and painter Sesshu's famous painting (National Treasure) called "Amanohashidate-zu" was made by about 150 local residents. On October 21, 2012, the reproduction was mounted on the east side of the Parking Hamamachi parking structure in Miyazu. The mural is 5.2 meters high and 9.76 meters wide. It is a... Read More
Closing Event of the Celebrations of the 40th Anniversary of the World Heritage ConventionThe Kyoto Vision
09/11/2012
At the closing event of this convention held during November 6th–8th, 2012, at the Kyoto International Conference Hall, the Kyoto Vision was announced. The Kyoto Vision, in English, stressed the importance of the local community's role in preserving World Heritage Sites and encouraged the local population's participation. The Kyoto Vision's "Call for Action" included the... Read More