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If the ultimate aim of public archaeology is to make archaeology more relevant to contemporary society, then one of its most important tasks is to critique the role of archaeologists as mediators between archaeology, and more generally, tangible cultural heritage, and the general public. This applies particularly to public archaeology in Japan, where more than 90% of all archaeologists work for local governments or foundations established by them and are often involved with issues directly relating to the public, such as educational activities.
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Okamura, K. (2011). From Object-Centered to People-Focused: Exploring a Gap Between Archaeologists and the Public in Contemporary Japan. In: Okamura, K., Matsuda, A. (eds) New Perspectives in Global Public Archaeology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-0341-8_6
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