Japan is strengthening cultural heritage protection through coordinated action by national and local governments, alongside communities. One visible indicator is the expansion of public investment. The Agency for Cultural Affairs’ budget increased to approximately JPY44.7 billion ($290 million in 2023), more than doubling to JPY106.2 billion ($689 million) in 2024, with a strong emphasis on conservation, restoration and disaster prevention. 

https://www.weforum.org/stories/2026/02/culture-technology-policy-community-resilience-japan/