In 1975 the Japanese government added a new chapter to the Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties (1950) to provide for "traditional techniques or craftsmanship that are indispensable to the preservation of cultural property and for which preservation measures shall be taken". Preservation techniques are selected in relation to both
tangible
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and
intangible
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* Intellectual capital, the difference in value between tangible assets (physical and financial) and market value
* Intellectual property
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cultural properties and a holder or preservation body is recognized for each technique.
In support of the , the government provides funding for and conducts programmes relating to documentation, training, development, promotion and public education. Recognition is thus made and measures taken to combat some of the most serious conservation issues, namely the lack of specialist craftsmen, the loss of knowledge of traditional techniques, and the availability of suitable tools and materials. These issues are of particular relevance in Japan due to the sophistication and inherent susceptibility of much of its art and architecture.
The list below is compiled from the database of cultural properties maintained by the
Agency for Cultural Affairs
The is a special body of the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). It was set up in 1968 to promote Japanese arts and culture.
The agency's budget for FY 2018 rose to ¥107.7 billion.
Overview
The ag ...
, with translations, glosses and listed holders (as of 2004) following those published by the Asia/Pacific Cultural Centre for
UNESCO
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(ACCU).
Selected Conservation Techniques
Tangible Cultural Properties
43 techniques
Intangible Cultural Properties
31 techniques
See also
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Cultural Properties of Japan
A is administered by the Japanese government's Agency for Cultural Affairs (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology), and includes tangible properties (structures and works of art or craft); intangible properties (perfor ...
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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 ...
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Conservation-restoration
The conservation and restoration of cultural property focuses on protection and care of cultural property (tangible cultural heritage), including artworks, architecture, archaeology, and museum collections. Conservation activities include preve ...
References
External links
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Cultural Properties database*
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Conservation and Repair Projects: systems and planning
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Japanese culture
Important Cultural Properties of Japan
Conservation and restoration of cultural heritage