A UNESCO advisory panel has recommended adding the Asuka-Fujiwara archaeological sites in western Japan to the World Cultural Heritage List.
The recommendation was issued on June 6, 2026. The sites are located in the Nara region and represent ancient capitals. The panel's decision follows evaluations of the archaeological value of the locations. If approved, the sites would gain international recognition under UNESCO guidelines.
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The 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee opened in Busan on July 19. It is the first time South Korea has hosted the meeting since joining the convention in 1988, drawing around 3,000 participants.
UNESCO decided Sunday to add ancient sites in Nara Prefecture to its World Heritage List, marking Japan's 27th such site.
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The UNESCO World Heritage Committee held its 48th session in Korea for the first time, convening in Busan. Director Lazare Eloundou Assomo praised the Korean government's commitment to heritage cooperation.
Kyoto University has met screening standards to become eligible for designation as a world-class research institute. Formal designation as the third recipient of the program is expected by the end of summer.
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The South Korean Foreign Ministry held an international conference in Seoul on Friday with a UNESCO advisory body to discuss improvements in the interpretation and presentation of World Heritage sites.