This list is of the
Intangible Cultural Properties of Japan
An , as defined by the Japanese government's Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties (1950), is a part of the Cultural Properties of high historical or artistic value such as drama, music, and craft techniques. The term refers exclusively to ...
in the
Prefecture
A prefecture (from the Latin ''Praefectura'') is an administrative jurisdiction traditionally governed by an appointed prefect. This can be a regional or local government subdivision in various countries, or a subdivision in certain international ...
of
Okinawa
is a prefecture of Japan. Okinawa Prefecture is the southernmost and westernmost prefecture of Japan, has a population of 1,457,162 (as of 2 February 2020) and a geographic area of 2,281 km2 (880 sq mi).
Naha is the capital and largest city ...
.
National Cultural Properties
As of 1 January 2015, eleven
Important Intangible Cultural Properties have been
designated
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, being of national
significance.
Performing Arts
Craft Techniques
Prefectural Cultural Properties
As of 1 May 2014, fourteen properties have been
designated
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at a prefectural level.
Performing Arts
Craft Techniques
Karate - Kobujutsu
Municipal Cultural Properties
As of 1 May 2014, seven properties have been
designated
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at a municipal level.
Performing Arts
Craft Techniques
Oral Literature
Former Cultural Properties
Performing Arts
Craft Techniques
Intangible Cultural Properties that need measures such as making records
As of 1 May 2014, there was one .
Craft Techniques
See also
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Cultural Properties of Japan
A is administered by the Government of Japan, Japanese government's Agency for Cultural Affairs (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology), and includes Tangible Cultural Properties of Japan, tangible properties (structures ...
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List of Cultural Properties of Japan - crafts (Okinawa)
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Angama (dance) or ''angama odori'' (''angama'' dance) is a style of dancing that is performed in many communities of Japan's Yaeyama Islands during the Bon Festival, which is known as ''sōrin'' (< ''shōryō'' (精霊)) in Yaeyama. A related performance is know ...
References
External links
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Cultural Properties in Okinawa Prefecture*
List of Cultural Properties in Okinawa Prefecture
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Culture in Okinawa Prefecture
Okinawa
is a prefecture of Japan. Okinawa Prefecture is the southernmost and westernmost prefecture of Japan, has a population of 1,457,162 (as of 2 February 2020) and a geographic area of 2,281 km2 (880 sq mi).
Naha is the capital and largest city ...