Cultural Heritage

Salary

for Fresh Candidates

250,000 – 350,000

for intermediate Candidates

350,000 – 500,000

for Experienced Candidates

500,000 – 800,000+

Average Salary

370,000 – 500,000
Qualification

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in: Archaeology, History, Cultural Studies, Museum Studies, Conservation

Fresher
Middle
Senior

Job Description

A Cultural Heritage professional is responsible for preserving, protecting, studying, and promoting cultural, historical, and archaeological assets. In Japan, this includes traditional buildings, temples, artifacts, historical sites, artworks, and intangible cultural heritage such as traditions and crafts.

The role focuses on ensuring that Japan’s rich cultural heritage is properly documented, conserved, and passed on to future generations while also making it accessible for education, research, and tourism.

Working Hours

  • Standard: 8–9 hours per day

  • Weekly: 40–45 hours

 May include:

  • Fieldwork at heritage sites

  • Event participation or exhibitions

  • Research deadlines

  • Occasional weekend work for public programs

Required Skills

Technical Skills

  • Knowledge of cultural heritage preservation methods

  • Research and documentation techniques

  • Archival and cataloging systems

  • Conservation techniques (for artifacts and structures)

  • Understanding of heritage laws and regulations

Analytical Skills

  • Historical analysis

  • Data interpretation

  • Report writing and research evaluation

Soft Skills

  • Attention to detail

  • Communication and presentation

  • Organizational skills

  • Cultural sensitivity

  • Team collaboration

Key Responsibilities

  • Preserve and protect cultural and historical assets

  • Conduct research on artifacts, sites, and traditions

  • Document and catalog heritage items

  • Assist in conservation and restoration projects

  • Manage museum collections and exhibitions

  • Organize educational programs and public awareness activities

  • Work with government bodies on heritage regulations

  • Support archaeological surveys and fieldwork

  • Ensure compliance with cultural heritage protection laws

  • Promote cultural heritage through tourism and events

Additional Benefits

  • Health insurance

  • Paid leave and national holidays

  • Transportation allowance

  • Job stability

  • Pension benefits

  • Opportunities to work in museums and government institutions

  • Academic support

  • Cultural and international collaboration opportunities

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Job Fee

 4,800

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Gender

Male, Female

Job Type

Full Time

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