Japanese Digital Cultural Promotion: Online Experience of Kyoto

Gadjeva's book explores innovative mechanisms to promote Japanese culture and cultural properties since COVID-19, using Kyoto as a case study. It discusses alternative approaches using digital technologies, such as remote access virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality, and how they have been applied to Kyotos digital museums, real-time online experiences, and other virtual projects. It also interviews experts from the Japan Foundation, Kyoto Art Center, and other related institutions to investigate the limitations and possible strategies for further development. The book discusses future challenges and suggests specific policies and project proposals for further remote online experiences of Kyotos cultural properties.

Format: Hardback
Length: 150 pages
Publication date: 16 June 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Kyoto serves as a captivating case study in this insightful exploration of the innovative mechanisms employed to promote Japanese culture and cultural properties since the onset of COVID-19. The author, Dr. Ana Gadjeva, begins by providing a comprehensive overview of the primary initiatives and key actors involved in the preservation, introduction, and utilization of Kyoto's rich cultural heritage. This foundation sets the stage for Gadjeva's subsequent discussion of alternative approaches utilizing digital technologies. These cutting-edge tools encompass remote access virtual reality, augmented reality, augmented virtuality, and mixed reality, offering new avenues for preserving and presenting tangible, intangible, and folk heritage.

Gadjeva delves into the practical applications of these technologies in Kyotos digital museums, real-time online experiences, and various virtual projects that showcase the city's diverse cultural heritage. Through a series of in-depth interviews with experts from prestigious institutions such as the Japan Foundation, the Kyoto Art Center, and other related organizations, she uncovers the limitations and potential strategies for further development of these practices. The author also conducts interviews with scholars, government officials, and experts from Europe to explore the prospects for further remote online experiences, specifically focusing on Kyoto and their broader implications for cultural tourism.

Based on the comprehensive findings gathered throughout the research, the book delves into specific future challenges and proposes thoughtful policies and project proposals to enhance remote online experiences of Kyotos cultural properties. This valuable resource is a must-read for professionals and scholars in the fields of cultural and tourism studies, particularly those with a special interest in Japan. It offers valuable insights and practical recommendations that will contribute to the ongoing preservation and promotion of cultural heritage in the face of evolving technological advancements.

Weight: 460g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032446653