Tag - intangible-cultural-heritage

 
 

INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE

Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 1, 2022
Japanese folk performing arts set for UNESCO listing
A total of 41 folk performing arts in 24 prefectures, including bon odori summer festival dances and nenbutsu odori dances with incantations, were recommended.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 18, 2020
Building on tradition: Japanese architectural craftsmanship recognized by UNESCO
Traditional skills, techniques and knowledge that comprise the craftsmanship cover 17 areas essential for repairing and restoring shrines, temples and old houses.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 20, 2020
Panel to seek UNESCO listing for 37 Japanese folk performance arts
The Council for Cultural Affairs decided Wednesday to recommend that 37 folk performance arts be added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 25, 2019
Japan seeks UNESCO heritage list recognition for traditional architectural craftsmanship
The centuries-old traditional style of craftsmanship covers techniques in 17 areas essential for repairing shrines, temples and homes.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 1, 2016
UNESCO panel recommends adding 33 Japan festivals to heritage list
Communities around Japan hail the decision, which figures to boost tourism numbers considerably.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 24, 2015
British washi evangelist rolls out medium as canvas for artists
Growing numbers of artists and designers in Britain are exploring the potential of handmade Japanese paper as a new material with which to work, according to artist Elaine Cooper, one of the very few foreign experts in the field.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 25, 2014
'Washi' paper-making village hopes UNESCO designation will bring tailwind
Villagers in Higashi-Chichibu, Saitama Prefecture, are riding high.
JAPAN
Jun 15, 2014
Big expansion in food exports eyed
Japan aims to expand exports of farm and marine products 10-fold to the tune of u00a55 trillion a year by 2030 under the government's revamped growth strategy.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / FOOD MATTERS
Nov 28, 2013
Quality rises above the menu scandals
Since the first Tokyo Michelin guide was published in autumn of 2007, the unveiling of each new edition has become one of the major events of the gastronomic calendar. Despite the initial indignation that a foreign tire company could dare to judge Japanese restaurants, the local media have embraced the Red Guide with ever-increasing fervor.

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