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Fifth anniversary of the World Heritage inscription
Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan

On July 27, 2026, the Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan will mark the fifth anniversary of their inscription on the World Heritage List.
This page looks back at the major events and video content since the World Heritage inscription was decided.

July 27

Inscription on the World Heritage List decided
 (6:51 p.m. JST)

People raising their hands in celebration People celebrating while holding a banner reading People clapping and cheering
Scenes from the online public viewing

November 22

Commemorative ceremony held for the World Heritage inscription of the Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan

Delivering a speech at the ceremony The screen showing participants attending the ceremony online is displayed
UNESCO Certificate

March 31

Recorded lectures for the World Heritage inscription commemorative forum released

World Heritage Registration Commemorative Forum 2022: Commemorative Lecture (Speaker 1) – Go to YouTube World Heritage Registration Commemorative Forum 2022: Commemorative Lecture (Speaker 2) – Go to YouTube World Heritage Registration Commemorative Forum 2022: Commemorative Lecture (Speaker 3) – Go to YouTube
World Heritage Registration Commemorative Forum 2022: Commemorative Lecture (Speaker 4) – Go to YouTube

November 3

Fukuoka Forum held to commemorate the first anniversary of the World Heritage inscription

Fukuoka Forum Brochure: 1st Anniversary of World Heritage Registration Scenes from the Fukuoka Forum Marking the First Anniversary of World Heritage Designation

January 29

Tokyo Forum held to commemorate the first anniversary of the World Heritage inscription

Tokyo Forum Brochure: 1st Anniversary of World Heritage Designation Scenes from the Tokyo Forum Marking the First Anniversary of World Heritage Registration

March 10

『Commemorative publication on the World Heritage inscription of the Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan published』

Cover of the Commemorative Publication Marking the Inscription of the Jomon Archaeological Sites of Hokkaido and Northern Tohoku on the World Heritage List

November 23

Osaka Forum held to commemorate the second anniversary of the Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan and fourth anniversary of the Mozu-Furuichi Kofun Group: Mounded Tombs of Ancient Japan as World Heritage sites

There is a row of informational panels
Brochure Scenes from the forum

January 28

Tokyo Forum held to commemorate the second anniversary of the World Heritage inscription

Tokyo Forum Brochure: 2nd Anniversary of World Heritage Designation Scenes from the Tokyo Forum marking the 2nd anniversary of the site's inscription on the World Heritage List

October 13 and 14

Jomon Panel Exhibition held to commemorate the third anniversary of the World Heritage inscription of the Jomon Prehistoric Sites in Northern Japan

Brochures are laid out on the desk, and display panels are set up around it
A panel exhibition is currently being held in the National Center Plaza Lounge

October 14

Nagoya Forum held to commemorate the third anniversary of the World Heritage inscription

3rd Anniversary of World Heritage Registration: Nagoya Forum Brochure The image is projected onto the screen, and the speaker is addressing the audience. The people seated in their chairs are watching the projection.

July 27

Third anniversary of the World Heritage inscription

January 26

Tokyo Forum held to commemorate the third anniversary of the World Heritage inscription

Tokyo Forum Brochure: 3rd Anniversary of World Heritage Registration A scene from the Tokyo Forum: images are projected onto a screen while the speakers are speaking

November 15 and 16

World Heritage Jomon & Sacred Island: Fukuoka Learning Experience Fair held

A row of display panels
Brochure Cover

November 16

Fukuoka Forum held to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the World Heritage inscription

Forum Brochure Cover A scene from the Fukuoka Forum: images are projected onto the screen while the speakers are speaking

January 25

Tokyo Forum held to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the World Heritage inscription

Forum Brochure Cover Scene from the Tokyo Forum: A photo taken at the time of the site's designation as a World Heritage Site is projected onto the screen while the speaker addresses the audience.

July 27

Fifth anniversary of the World Heritage inscription