Culture
The Hidden Treasures of Japan
Tom RoseveareThe Nippon Takaramono Project commenced in early July, launching the first in a series of 2017 events aiming to promote some ...
The Japan Heritage (日本遺産) project aims to revitalize local communities through understanding and recognising the local cultures and traditions of Japan, passed down via stories based on regional history and traditions. This makes the programme distinct from World Heritage Sites or Designated Cultural Properties, which aims to add value or otherwise preserve existing cultural properties.
The Nippon Takaramono Project commenced in early July, launching the first in a series of 2017 events aiming to promote some ...
Japanese government chooses 18 cultural sites as part of ‘Japan Heritage’ to promote tourism