The World Heritage Sites in Japan - Photography Exhibition and Reception
世界遺産フォト展覧会
THE WORLD HERITAGE SITES IN JAPAN PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
Thursday, April 6 – Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Reception: Thu, April 6 6:30pm
Venue: Tokyo Electron U.S. Holdings Inc. Lobby
Admission: Free
Overview: In order to preserve humanity’s cultural heritage for future generations, the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Culture and Natural Heritage was adopted by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) in 1972. The countries which ratified the treaty have pledged to protect and preserve the World Heritage Sites within their borders.
As of July 2016, 20 sites in Japan have been added to the World Heritage List: 16 cultural sites and 4 natural sites. In addition, the category of “intangible cultural heritage” has been created to preserve oral traditions, performing arts, social practices, and festival events. Recently, UNESCO declared washoku (Japanese cuisine) to be an intangible cultural heritage. (Photo ©Kazuyoshi Miyoshi/PPS: Itsukushima‐jinja Shinto Shrine, Hiroshima)
The country’s mountainous geography and four distinct seasons mean that the physical environment of Japan can be harsh. The Japanese people have dwelt in harmony with this environment for millennia. The wooden architecture of Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, sacred and holy places for Japanese people, stands as a monument to this heritage of adaptability and harmony. From ancient times, Japanese have believed nature and all objects contain “神- kami” (spirits). We hope that the beautiful photographs by Kazuyoshi Miyoshi will enable you to feel the reverence inspired by these carefully preserved sites. Download the Poster Download the Exhibition Flyer

Beginning with a visit to Okinawa at the age of 13, Miyoshi has traveled extensively to photograph to regions all over the world, including the Maldives, Tahiti, Africa, India, the Himalayas, and Antarctic Pole. His works are included in the permanent collection of the George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film in the USA.

Since 2007, he has been photographing images of national treasure Buddha statues in Kyoto and Nara, as well as the Gosho Imperial Palace and the Katsura-rikyu Detached Palace in Kyoto.
(Photos ©Kazuyoshi Miyoshi/PPS: Itsukushima‐jinja Shinto Shrine, Hiroshima)
The exhibit is made available through the collaboration of the Japan-America Society of Greater Austin, Tokyo Electron U.S. Holding Inc., Dr. Nancy Stalker (Departments of Asian Studies and History, UT Austin), Taniguchi Architects, and the Japan Foundation.
Join us the opening reception at Tokyo Electron U.S. Holdings Inc lobby on Thursday, April 6 at 6:30pm!

Japan-America Society of Greater Austin (JASGA) and Tokyo Electron U.S Holdings will jointly hold an opening reception for the World Heritage Photography from Japan.
JASGA would like to express our appreciation for TEL's generous support and partnership.
We look forward to seeing all of you!
Open to the publc and free.
We would appreciate it if you could fill out the Exhibition Survey form found in the front desk area.
April 6th, 2017 9:00 AM
through
April 24th, 2017 3:00 PM
2400 Grove Boulevard
Tokyo Electron U.S Holdings Inc. Lobby
Austin, TX 78741
United States
Tokyo Electron U.S Holdings Inc. Lobby
Austin, TX 78741
United States
Phone:
1 512-424-1000