Culture and the arts are considered to be one of the growth industries in Europe and the United States, while economic revitalization that utilize cultural resources was mentioned in the “Future Investment Strategy 2017” and estimation of the cultural GDP has been started in Japan. This paper introduces the “UNESCO Framework for Cultural Statistics” and explains the basic idea for estimating Japan's cultural GDP based on it. We also discuss future challenges for estimating cultural GDP, such as building more comprehensive cultural satellite accounts.

By investigating artists’ activities in the field of contemporary art , this study examined the probability of female artists leaving, which tends to be high in the process of engagement in their professional activities and continuing their career development. The results of the survey revealed a situation wherein those who “devoted to art” (Abbing, 2002=2007) were able to advance their careers, showing selectivity in the process. Furthermore, we noted that there are subjective time limits for the transition from a novice to a mid-career female artist, and that they face two major barriers to career continuity.

A local inheritance mechanism is essential for the "preservation and utilization" of cultural landscapes. It is important for the inheritance mechanism to share local residents’ value of the landscape as well as the awareness.

This paper focuses on “matsuri,” where residents will feel a sense of unity. For example, the “Aoi matsuri” in the Mizojiri area of Miyazu City and the “ Aki matsuri” in the Karihama area of Seiyo City.

We will then consider the impact that matsuri have on the shared consciousness of local residents and the significance they provide,　to the sharing of the value of the Japanese cultural landscapes.

The traditional craft industry is generally thought to be shrinking. However, a close examination of statistical data reveals that there are some industries where shipment and export values have begun to rise since around 2010. One such field is the cutlery industry. Why have some traditional craft industries revitalized while others are in decline?

This paper examines the current situation of the cutlery industry and the factors behind its turnaround to revival based on quantitative and qualitative research. The results revealed the evolution of the local production ecosystem with the new players and the successor training system. It is also clarified that the government’s export promotion and intellectual property policies have been effective in increasing shipments and exports.

This study has compared the characteristics of Kanazawa Citizen's Art Center in Ishikawa, which is reused as a cultural facility, and Kitakagaya Creative Village in Osaka, which is revitalized as an art town, according to organize the formation processes and buildings. It is suggested that there are different approaches and models for cultural revitalization and emphasizing the need for context-specific strategies.

In 2019, Yamaguchi prefecture announced that the dissolution of Akiyoshidai International Art Village was under consideration. However, that came to a standstill. The facility is still in operation. In examining the reasons why the discussion on the dissolution had not progressed, this study focuses on the purpose and design concept of the facility. Official statements, statements of the governor, views of opponents, and details of the institute is also introduced. The findings show that the purpose and design concept of the facility were not correctly presented to the people, leading to various discrepancies in interpretations of the actual state of the facility.