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EDITORIAL: World Heritage bids mean little without purpose of preservation
That listing increased to 21 the number of cultural landmarks in Japan recognized as having significant importance for humanity. In another World Heritage move, Japan selected a group of ...
Japan Off The Beaten Path: 3 Unique Destinations Beyond Tokyo
Escape the crowds and visit 3 of Japan’s lesser-known treasures: Taketomi Island’s beaches, Yamaguchi’s history and Nasu’s ...
How the Startup Cabi Preserves Japanese Culture, One Condiment at a Time
Founders Eri Miyagi and Miki Nomura look to the past to ensure a future for centuries-old Japanese agricultural and culinary ...
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Japan promotes culture and heritage before young Bicolanos
Organized by the Japan Information and Culture Center, the Hello! Japan program went to Bicol last week to introduce Japanese culture and traditions and offer academic exchange opportunities. Among ...
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Japan to Propose Asuka-Fujiwara Sites for World Heritage
western Japan, be listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. The U.N. agency’s World Heritage Committee is expected to discuss the proposal at a meeting in summer 2026. The Asuka-Fujiwara ...
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What exactly is ‘traditional sake-brewing’? Why is it special?
A: There are three main processes: (1) steaming the raw materials ... part of Japanese festivals, weddings and other social milestones. Q: What is UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage?