@article{oai:mie-u.repo.nii.ac.jp:00005036, author = {Asano, Satoshi and 浅野, 聡}, journal = {Research reports of the Faculty of Engineering, Mie University}, month = {Dec}, note = {application/pdf, The purpose of this study is to grasp the transformation of conservation legislation in Japan, the features of conservation legislation, the key present issues and the influence of West European countries. Conservation legislation in Japan can be divided into five periods. In the first period (1868-1926), the first cultural property preservation legislation was established. In the second period (1926-1945), the protection of Natural Treasures was made more satisfactory and prevented them from being taken abroad. In the third period (1945-1966), the Cultural Property Preservation Law was enacted and maintained. In the fourth period (1966-1975), the Ancient Capitals Preservation Law was enacted to preserve historic landscape. Finally, in the fifth period (1975-present), the Conservation District of Traditional Buildings was introduced by the amendment of the Cultural Property Preservation Law.}, pages = {29--37}, title = {Transformation of Conservation Legislation in Japan}, volume = {23}, year = {1998} }