10th Anniversary of World Heritage Inscription Lecture: "The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier"

Overview

A lecture commemorating the 10th anniversary of the World Heritage inscription of "The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement" will be held at the Taito City Lifelong Learning Center. It is an event unique to Taito City, whose National Museum of Western Art is one of the component sites.

Event Information

• Date & Time: Sunday, November 29, 2026, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM (doors open at 2:30 PM)
• Venue: Millennium Hall, 2F, Taito City Lifelong Learning Center (3-25-16 Nishi-Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo)
• Capacity: 300 (advance registration required)
• Admission: Free

Speakers

• Hiroshi Matsukuma (Professor, Kanagawa University)
• Rei Kikukawa (Actor)
• Kyo Fukuda (Chief Researcher and Head of the World Heritage Office, National Museum of Western Art)
• Kazuhiko Nishi (Senior Specialist for Cultural Properties, International Cooperation for Cultural Heritage Office, Agency for Cultural Affairs)

How to Apply

You can apply online (electronic application) or by return postcard (reply-paid postcard). On the postcard, clearly write "World Heritage 10th Anniversary Lecture Participation Request" and include your name, address, and contact information. If you work or study in Taito City, please also include the name of your workplace (school). One postcard is valid for one person. Send it to: World Heritage Section, Urban Exchange Division, Taito City Office, 4-5-6 Higashi-Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-8615.

The application deadline is Friday, November 6, 2026 (must arrive by this date). If applications exceed capacity, a lottery will be held, with priority given to those who live, work, or study in Taito City. Results will be notified by email or by the reply postcard. For inquiries, contact the World Heritage Section (03-5246-1193).