Touring exhibition sheds light on Chinese heritage in Japan

A Japan stop of the Journey Through Civilizations global touring exhibition is expected to help young Japanese understand Chinese civilization, bring people together, and dispel misunderstandings, experts said.

The one-month special exhibition at Waseda University in Tokyo will utilize digital technology to allow students and visitors to the campus to immerse themselves in the extraordinary charm of cultural relics such as the Yinxu, Sanxingdui, and Liangzhu ruins, and explore the origins of Chinese civilization.

"The origin of Japanese civilization has much to do with China …We have developed to this day thanks to the benefits of Chinese civilization. In the face of an ancient civilization, we approach it with respect. We hope to learn from China what civilization is and how it is achieved," said former Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda at the launch of the special exhibition in Tokyo on Wednesday.