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111I1/11111111/1111I11111 0040500007 The Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Japan as of March 2009 1. Important Intangible Cultural Properties (a) Individual Recognition (i) Performing Arts ( ii) Craft Techniques (b) Holders (Collective Recognition)/Holding Groups (i) Performing Arts (Holders (Collective Recognition» ( ii) Craft Techniques (Holding Groups) 2. Important Intangible Folk Cultural Properties Important Intangible Folk Cultural Properties 3 . Selected Conservation Techniques (a) Holders (b) Preservation Organizations %: Highlighted in yellow are the elements nominated for Inscription on the Representative List, 2010.

The InventoryofIntangible Cultural Heritage inJapan as ... · Noh Waki-kata June 27, 1994Houshou Kan Noh Hayashi-kataKotsuzumi June 8, 1998Sowa Hiroshi I Kitamura Osamu July 10, 2003

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  • 111I1/11111111/1111I111110040500007

    The Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage

    in Japan

    as of March 2009

    1 . Important Intangible Cultural Properties

    (a) Individual Recognition

    ( i ) Performing Arts

    ( ii) Craft Techniques

    (b) Holders (Collective Recognition)/Holding Groups

    ( i ) Performing Arts (Holders (Collective Recognition»

    ( ii) Craft Techniques (Holding Groups)

    2 . Important Intangible Folk Cultural Properties

    Important Intangible Folk Cultural Properties

    3 . Selected Conservation Techniques

    (a) Holders

    (b) Preservation Organizations

    %: Highlighted in yellow are the elements nominated for Inscription on the

    Representative List, 2010.

  • 1. Important Intangible Cultural Properties

  • (a) Individual Recognition

    ( i ) Performing Arts

  • 1. Imoortant Intangible Cultural Prooerties(a) Individual Recognition

    ( . ) P rli ArtI e armmg sI

    Genre Name of Property I Date of Selecton Holders Name Other Name Date of Designationi

    Fh-gaku Noh Shite-kata 'February 15, 1955 J§ayama Hirotarou Katayamakurouzaemon July 12, 2001

    awa lzumi July 10, 2003

    iNoh Waki-kata June 27, 1994 Houshou Kan June 27, 1994

    Noh Hayashi-kata Kotsuzumi June 8, 1998 Sowa Hiroshi June 8, 1998

    I Kitamura Osamu July 10, 2003Noh Hayashi-kata Ohtsuzumi June 8, 1998 Yasufuku Tatsuo June 8, 1998

    Kamei Tadao July 8,2002

    Noh Hayashi-kata Taiko May 15, 1992 Komparu Souichi Komparu Souemon May 15, 1992

    I

    Kyougen April 10, 1967 Sigeyama Shime Shigeyama Sensaku May 6,1989

    Nomura Taro Nomura Man June 6, 1997

    Nomura Jiro Nomura Mansaku September 6, 2007

    Bunraku Ningyo Jyoruri Bunraku Tayu April 23,1971 Kishimoto Kinichi Takemoto Sumitayu May 6, 1989

    Ozaki Tadao Takemoto T sunatayu September 6, 2007

    Ningyo Jyoruri Bunraku Shamisen April 13, 1985 Shirai Yasuo T suruzawa Kanji June 6, 1997

    I Nakanoshima Hiroshi Turusawa Seiji September 6, 2007Ningyo Jyoruri Bunraku Ningyo April 25, 1977 Tsukamoto Kazuo Yoshida Bunjaku June 27, 1994

    Hirao Katsuyoshi Yoshida Minosuke June 27, 1994

    Kabuki Kabuki Tachi-yaku IApril 19, 1960 Watanabe Hajime Nakamura Tomijuro June 27,1994,Hayashi Koutaro Sakata Toujuro June 27, 1994

    Terajima Hideyuki Onoe Kikugoro July 10,2003

    Kabuki Onna-gata March 28, 1968 Aoki Kiyoharu Nakamura Jakuemon April 19, 1991

    Nakamura Eijiro Nakamura Shikan IMay 10, 1996

    Kabuki Wakiyaku June 6, 1997 Yamanaka Muneo Sawamura Tanosuke July 8, 2002

    Kabuki Ongaku Nagauta June 8, 1998 Kawahara Toshio T obaya Richou July 8, 2002

    lAiyazawa Masayuki Kineya Mitaro September 6, 2007

    Kumiodori Kumiodori Tachikata September 15, 2006 Tokumura Masakichi Miyagi Nouhou September 15, 2006

    Kumiodori Ongaku Uta-sanshin August 30, 2005 Shiroma Tokutaro August 30, 2005

    Ongaku Shakuhachi April 20, 1982 Aoki Shizuo Aoki Reibo June 21, 1999

    Yamamoto Yasumasa Yamamoto Houzan July 8, 2002

    Soukyoku April 25, 1966 Kihara Shizuko Yamase Shouin July 12, 2001 INagauta \ApriI15,1974 Kineya Yasuhiro Kineya Kisaburo June 6, 1997

    Miyata Tetsuo June 8, 1998

    Nagauta Shamisen April 20, 1987 Masuda Chikahiro Kineya Gosaburo May 6, 1989

    Nagauta Narimono April 15, 1993 IWakabayasi Eiji Takara Sanzaemon April 15, 1993

    Abe Yasumasa Katada Kisaku June 21, 1999

    Gidayubushi Jyoruri June 21, 1999 Ueda Etsuko Takemoto Komanosuke June 21, 1999

    Gidayubushi Shamisen June 8, 1998 Miyazaki Kimiko Turuzawa Tomoji June 8, 1998

    Icchubushi Jyoruri June 21, 1999 Umetsu Fuji Uji Shibun June 21, 1999

    Icchubushi Shamisen July 12, 2001 Higashi Mineko Uji Bunchou July 12, 2001

    Miyazonobushi Jyoruri September 9, 2007 =Sato Sakiko Miyazono Senroku September 6, 2007Shinnaibushi Jyoruri July 12, 2001 Takahashi Yukimichi Tsuruga Wakasanojo July 12,2001Shinnnaibushi Shamisen July 12, 2001 Tsunoda Tomiaki Shinnai Nakasaburo July 12, 2001

    Tokiwazubushi Jyoruri May 31, 1995 IAketa Akira Tokiwazu Ichihadayu May 31, 1995

    Tokiwazubushi Shamisen May 15, 1992 Suzuki Eiji Tokiwazu Eijyu May 15, 1992

    Kiyomotobushi Jyoruri July 10, 2003 Sagawa Yoshitada Kiyomoto Seijudayu July 10, 2003

    Kiyomotobushi Shamisen July 10, 2003 Koyanagi Yasukazu Kiyomoto Eizo July 10, 2003

    Katobushi Jyoruri June 27, 1994 Kobayashi Mineko Yamabiko Setsuko [June 27, 1994

    Ryukyu Koten Ongaku June 6, 2000 Simabukuro Masao June 6,2000

    Terukina Chouichi June 6, 2000

    Buyou Kabuki Buyou February 15, 1955 Nishikawa Senzo June 21, 1999,

    Shibazaki Teruko Hanayagi Toshinami September 2, 2004

    Engei Koten Rakugo May 31,1995 Nakagawa Kiyoshi Katsura Beichou May 10, 1996

    Koudan July 8, 2002 IAsano Seitaro Ichiryusai Teisui July 8, 2002

  • (a) Individual Recognition

    ( ii ) Craft Techniques

  • ( ii ) Craft Techniques

    I Genre Name of Property Date of Selecton i Holders Name Other Name Date of Designation

    Togei ~oe-jiki April 28, 1986 Sakaida Kakiemon Sakaida Kakiemon th e Fourteenth July 12, 2001

    Saiyu-jiki June 6, 1997 ,Tokuda Yasokichi Tokuda Yasokichi the third June 6, 1997

    Yuri-kinsai July 12, 2001 Yoshita Minoru Yoshita Minori July 12, 2001

    Hakuji May 31,1995 Inoue Manji May 31, 1995

    Seiji September 6, 2007 Nakashima Hiroshi September 6, 2007

    T etsuyu-touki August 30, 2005 Hara Kiyoshi August 30, 2005

    Mumyoui-yaki July 10, 2003 Itoh Yoichi Itoh Sekisui the fifth July 10, 2003

    Shino June 27, 1994 Suzuki Osamu June 27, 1994

    Bizen-yaki September 2, 2004 Isezaki Atsushi Isezaki Jun September 2, 2004

    Hagi-yaki April 13, 1983 Miwa Sadao Miwa Jusetsu April 13, 1983

    Senshoku Yusoku-orimono June 21, 1999 Kitagawa Hyoji June 21, 1999

    Ra May 31,1995 May 31,1995

    Tate-nishikiKitamura Takeshi

    June 6, 2000 June 6, 2000

    Tsumugi-ori Shimura Fukumi April 25, 1990April 25, 1990

    ISasaki Sonokor- August 30, 2005ITsuzure-ori June 6, 1997 IHosomi Fusao Hosomi Kagaku June 6, 1997

    Saga-nishiki June 27, 1994 Nishiyama Fumi Koga Fumi June 27, 1994

    Seigou-Sendaihira July 8, 2002 Koda Yoshio July 8, 2002

    Kenjou-Hakata-ori July 10, 2003 Ogawa Kisaburo July 10, 2003

    IShuri-no-orimono June 8, 1998 Miyahira Hatsuko June 8, 1998

    iBashou-fu June 6, 2000 Taira Toshiko June 6, 2000IYuzen ITajima Hiroshi Tajima Hiroshi June 21. 1999

    May 12, 1955iMoriguchi Kunihiko September 6, 2007

    Edo-komon April 26, 1978 Komiya Yasutaka IApril 26, 1978

    Mokuhanzuri Sarasa Suzuta Shigeto

    Bingata May 10, 1996 Tamahana Yuko May 10, 1996

    Sishu June 6, 1997 Fukuda K!ju I June 6, 1997

    Shitsugei Makie Oba Katsuo Oba Shogyo April 20, 1982February 15, 1955

    Murose Kazumi September 1, 2008

    ,Raden June 21,1999 Kitamura Ken'ichi Kitamura Shosai June 21, 1999

    Chinkin June 21, 1999 Mae Fumio June 21, 1999

    Kinma Isoi Masami April 13, 1985April 13, 1985

    Ota Hitoshi June 27, 1994

    Kyusitsu Onishi Isao July 8, 2002

    April 20, 1974 Komori Kunihiro Komori Kunie September 15, 2006

    Masumura Kiichiro September 11, 2008

    Kinko Cyukin Saito Akira April 15, 1993April 15, 1993

    Ozawa Yukimasa 10zawa Komin August 30, 2005

    Choukin Masuda Mitsuo April 19, 1991

    IApril 26, 1978 Nakagawa Mamoru September 2, 2004

    Katsura Takeshi Katsura Morihito September 11, 2008

    Tankin Okuyama Kizo Okuyama Hoseki May 31,1995May 31,1995

    Taguchi Toshichika September 15, 2006

    Dora July 8, 2002 Uozumi Yasuhiko Uozumi lraku the third July 8, 2002

    Nihontou Amata Seiichi Amata Akitsugu June 6, 1997May 12, 1955

    Osumi Tadao Osumi T oshihira June 6. 1997

    'Touken-Kenma April 23, 1975 Nagayama Shigeru ,Nagayama Kokan June 8, 1998

    IMokuchikukou Moku-kougei Kawagita Ryozo I June 27, 1994

    I ,Osaka HiromichiI

    June 6, 1997April 9, 1984

    I,

    Nakagawa Kiyotsugu July 12, 2001

    Murayama Akira IJuly 10, 2003Chiku-kougei IApril 20, 1982 Hayakawa Shuhei Hayakawa Shokosai the fifth July 10, 2003

    I Katsushiro Ich!ji Katsushiro soho August 30, 2005 I

    Ningyo lshou-ningyou IApril 28. 1986 'Imai Nobuko Akiyama Nobuko May 10, 1996

    Touso-ningyou July 8, 2002 'Hayashi Komao July 8, 2002

    Tesuki Washi Echizen-housho June 6, 2000 lwano lchibe Iwano Ichibe the Ninth June 6, 2000

    Najio-ganpishi July 8, 2002 Tanino Takenobu Tanino Takenobu July 8, 2002

    T osa-tengujoushi July 12, 2001 Hamada Sajio July 12, 2001

  • (b) Holders {Collective Recognition)/Holding Groups

    ( i ) Performing Arts {Holders (Collective Recognition))

  • (b) Holders (Collective Recognition) / Holding Groups( i ) Performing Arts (Holders(Collective Recognition))

    Name Name of Group or Institution Date of Designation

    GagakuMusic Department of the Imperial

    May 12, 1955Household Agency

    Ningo JoruriNingyo Joruri Bunraku Theatre May 12, 1955

    Bunraku

    Nohgaku Japan Nohgaku Association December 4, 1957

    KabukiOrganization for the Preservation of

    April 20, 1965Kabuki

    KumiodoriTraditional Kumiodori Preservation

    May 15, 1972Society

    Gidayubushi Gidayubushi Preservation Society April 21,1980

    Tokiwazubushi Tokiwazubushi Preservation Society April 20, 1981

    Icchubushi Icchubushi Preservation Society April 15, 1993

    Katobushi Katobushi Preservation Society April 15, 1993

    Miyazonobushi Miyazono Preservation Society April 15, 1993

    Ogiebushi Ogiebushi Preservation Society April 15, 1993

  • (b) Holders (Collective Recognition)/Holding Groups

    ( ii ) Craft Techniques (Holding Groups)

  • ( ii ) Craft Techniques (Holding Groups)

    Name Name of Group or Institution Date of Designation

    Kakiemon (Nigoshide) Association for the Preservation of Kakiemon Pottery Techniques April 23, 1971

    Iro-NabeshimaAssociation for the Preservation of Imaemon Iro-Nabeshima Pottery

    April 30, 1976Techniques

    Onta-yaki Association for the Preservation of Onta-yaki Pottery Techniques May 31, 1995

    Yuki-tsumugi Association for the Preservation of Honba Yuki-tsumugi Weaving Techniques April 24, 1956

    Ojiya-chliimi, Echigo-jofuAssociation for the conservation of techniques for Echigo-jofu, Ojiya-chijimi-

    May 12, 1955fu

    Kurume-kasuriAssociation for the Preservation of techniques for Important Intangible

    April 25, 1957Cultural Property Kurume-kasuri Dyeing

    Bashoufu no Kijoka Association for the Preservation of Bashoufu of KUoka April 20, 1974

    Miyako-joufu Holding Group for Miyako-joufu April 26, 1978

    Ise-katagami Association for the Preservation of Ise-gatami making Techniques April 15, 1993

    Kumejima-tsumugi Holding Group for Kumejima Tsumugi September 2, 2004

    Wajima-nuri Association for the Preservation of Wajima-nuri Laquer Techniques April 25, 1977

    Hosokawa-shi Hosokawa-shi Craftsmen's Society April 26, 1978

    Hon-minoshi Association for the Preservation of Hon-minoshi Papermaking April 15, 1969

    Sekishu-Banshi Sekishu-Banshi Craftsmen's Association April 15, 1969

  • 2. Important Intangible Folk Cultural Properties

  • 2. Important Intangible Folk Cultural Properties

    Date ofPrefecture Title Location Protection Association DesignationHokkaido Traditional Ainu Dance Sapporo City; Chitose City; Hokkaido Association for the Preservation 01 January 21, 1984

    Asahikawa City; Shiraoi-gun, Traditional Ainu DanceShiraoi-cho; Yulutsu-gun, Sapporo Upopo Preservation AssociationMukawa-cho; Saru-gun, Biratori-cho; Saru-gun, Hidaka-cho; Chitose Association for Preservation andNiikappu-gun, Niikappu-cho;

    Transference of Traditional Ainu CultureHidaka-gun, Shinhidaka-cho:

    Asahikawa Chikappuni PreservationUrakawa-gun, Urakawa-cho;Samani-gun, Samani-cho; Obihiro Association for the Ainu People's Culture

    City; Kushiro City; Kawakami-gun, Shiraoi Preservation Association for People's

    Teshikaga-cho and Shiranuka- Entertainment

    gun, Shiranuka-cho Mukawa Association for Preservation andTransference of Traditional Ainu Culture

    Biratori Preservation Association for AinuCulture

    Monbetsu Preservation Association for UtariCulture

    Niikappu Preservation Association forPeople's Culture

    Shizunai Preservation Association forPeople's Culture

    Mitsuishi Preservation Association forPeople's Culture

    Urakawa Preservation Association for UtariCulture

    Samani Preservation Association for People'sCulture

    Obihiro Preservation Association forKamuitou Upopo

    Kushiro Preservation Association for HarutoriTraditional Ainu Dances Rimuse

    Teshikaga-cho Kussharo Kotan PreservationAssociation for Ainu Culture

    Akan Preservation Association for AinuPeople's Culture

    Shiranuka Preservation Association for AinuCulture

    Aomori Hachinohe no Enburi Hachinohe City; Sannohe-gun Hachinohe Regional Federation of Enburi February 3, 1979

    Associations

    Aomori no Nebuta Aomori City Aomori Association for the Preservation of the January 28,1980

    Nebuta Festival

    Hirosaki no Neputa Hirosaki City Hirosaki Association for the Preservation of January 28,1980

    Neputa

    Iwakisan no Tohai Gyoji Aomori City; Hirosaki City; Association for the Preservation of Mountain January 21, 1984

    Kuroishi City; Goshogawara City; PilgrimagesHigashi Tsugaru -gun; NishiTugaru -gun; Tsugaru City;Nakatsugaru -gun; MinamiTsugaru -gun; Hirakawa City andKitatsugaru -gun

    Shimokita no Noh-Mai Shimokita -gun; Mutsu City and Shimokita Federation for the Preservation of March 20, 1989

    Kamikita -gun Noh-Mai

  • Higashidoori-mura Federation for the IPreservation of Hometown Performing Arts,Noh-Mai Division

    Mutsu City Association for the Preservation ofNoh-Mai

    Yokohamacho Association for thePreservation of Hometown Performing Arts,Noh-Mai Division

    Izumiyama no Tohai Gyoji Sannohe-gun, Sannohe-machi, Association for the Preservation of Izumiyama December 15, 1997

    Izumiyama no Nasaiji-Hatsumairi

    Hachinohe Sansha Taisai no Hachinohe City Association for the Preservation of the February 6, 2004

    Dashi Gyoji Hachinohe Sansha Taisai Festival Parade ofFloats

    Techniques from the Tsugaru Area surrounding Tsugaru Straits Association for the Preservation of March 15,2006

    Straits and Surrounding Area Techniques from the Tsugaru Straits andfor Making Japanese Boats Surrounding Area for Making Japanese Boats

    Iwate Hayachine Kagura Hanamaki City Association for the Preservation of Hayachine May 4,1976

    Kagura

    Association for the Preservation of OtsugunaiKagura

    Association for the Preservation of TakeKagura

    Motsuji no Ennen Nishiiwai-gun, Hiraizumi-cho, Aza Association for the Preservation of Motsuji May 17, 1977

    Osawa Ennen no Mai

    Nagai no Dainenbutsu Kenbai Morioka City, Nagai Association for the Preservation of Nagai January 28, 1980

    Dainenbutsu Kenbai

    Yamaya no Taue Odori Shiwa-gun, Shiwa-cho, Yamaya Association for the Preservation of Yamaya January 21 1981

    Taue Odori

    Murone Jinja Matsuri no Ichinoseki City; Ofunato City; Association for the Preservation of the January 12, 1985

    Matsuriba Gyoji Miyagi Prefecture, Kessennuma Murone Shrine FestivalCity

    Onikenbai Kitakami City; Oshu City Federation for the Preservation of Oni Kenbai December 13, 1993

    Association for the Preservation of IwasakiOni Kenbai

    Association for the Preservation ofNameshida Oni Kenbai

    Association for the Preservation ofHonokisawa Nenbutsu Kenbai

    Association for the Preservation of KawanishiNenbutsu Kenbai

    Yoshihama no Suneka Ofunato City, Sanriku-cho, Association for the Preservation of February 6, 2004

    Yoshihama Yoshihama Suneka

    Kuromori Kagura Miyako City Association for the Preservation of Kuromori March 15, 2006

    Kagura

    Miyagi Akiu no Taue Odori Sendai City, Taihaku-ku, Akiu- Association for the Preservation of Akiu no May 4,1976

    machi Taue Odori

    Association for the Preservation of Yumoto noTaue Odori

    i Association for the Preservation ofI Nagafukuro no Taue OdoriI Association for the Preservation of Baba no

    Taue Odori

    Obasama no Ennen Kurihara City, Kannari Obasama Association for the Preservation of Obasama February 3,1979

    Ennen

    Ogatsuhouin Kagura Ishinomaki CitY,Ogatsu-cho Association for the Preservation of December 20, 1996

    Ogatsuhouin Kagura

  • Hata no Oyamagake Kesennuma City, Akaiwa Hata Shrine Representatives Association IDecember 27, 2000

    Kamihata

    Yonekawa no Mizukaburi Tome City,Towa-cho,Yonekawa Association for the Preservation of Yonekawa December 27. 2000

    no Mizukaburi

    Tsukihama no Enzunowari Higashimatsushima City Association for the Preservation of March 15,2006

    Enzunowari

    Akita Dainichido Bugaku Kazuno City, Hachimantai Association for the Preservation of Dainichido May 4,1976

    Bugaku

    Horowasan no Shimotsuki Yokote City, Yazawagi Association for the Preservation of May 17, 1977

    Kagura Horowasan Shimotsuki Kagura

    Oga no Namahage Oga City Association for the Preservation of the Oga May 22,1978

    no Namahage

    Akita no Kanto Akita City Akita City Kanto Association January 28,1980

    Nishimonai no Bon Odori Ogachi -gun, Ugo-machi, Association for the Preservation of January 21,1981

    Nishimonai Nishimonai Bon Odori

    Rokugo no Kamakura Gyoji Senboku -gun, Misato-cho Association for the Preservation of the January 14, 1982

    Rokugo-machi Kamakura

    Kariwano no Otsunahiki Daisen City, Kariwano Association for the Preservation of the January 19, 1984

    Kariwano Otsunahiki

    Tokoyasaka Jinjya no Tounin Katagami City: Oga City, Tokoyasaka Shrine Association January 14, 1986

    Gyoji Funakoshi

    Funakoshi-cho Federation

    Kakunodate Matsuri no Yama Senboku City Association for the Preservation of the February 21,1991

    Gyoji Kakunodate Festival

    Tsuchizaki Shinmeishasai no Akita City Tsuchizaki Shinmeisha Association December 15, 1997

    Hikiyama Gyoji

    Kemanai no Bon Odori Kazuno City, Towada, Kemanai Association for the Preservation of Kemanai December 16, 1998

    Bon Odori

    Kamigou no Koshougatsu Gyoji Nikaho City, Yokooka Association for the Preservation of Yokooka December 16. 1998

    Sae no Kami

    Association for the Preservation of OmoriSae no Kami

    Nekko bangaku Kitaakita City, Ani Nekko Association for the Preservation of Nekko February 6, 2004

    Bangaku

    Kotaki no Choukurairo Mai Nikaho City, Kotaki Association for the Preservation of Mt. February 6, 2004

    Choukai Kotaki Bugaku

    Akita no Itayami Seisaku Akita City, Taihei Kurosawa Association for the Preservation of Oedarami March 11. 2009

    Gijutsu Senboku City, Kakunodate-machi, TechniquesKumoshikari

    Association for the Preservation of March 11, 2009

    Kakunodate Itaya Work Techniques

    Yamagata Kurokawa Noh Tsuruoka City Association for the Preservation of Kurokawa May 4, 1976

    Noh

    Sugisawahiyama Akumi -gun, Yuza-machi, Association for the Preservation of May 22,1978

    Sugisawa Sugisawahiyama I

    Hayashike Bugaku Sagae City, Ooaza Jionji; Association for the Preservation of Yachi January 21, 1981

    Nishimurayama -gun, Kahokucho, BugakuYachi

    Yuza no Koshogatsu Gyoji Akumi -gun, Yuza-machi, Mega: Association for the Preservation of Yuza December 21,1999

    Taki no Ura; Torizaki Amahage

    Shinjo Matsuri no Yatai Gyoji Shinjo City Association for the Preservation of Shinjo March 11, 2009

    Festival Floats

    Fukushima Gohoden no Chigo Dengaku, Iwaki City, Nishiki-machi, Gohoden Association for the Preservation of Gohoden May 4, 1976

    Furyu Kumano Shrine Dengaku

  • Soma Nomaoi Soma City, Minami Soma City, Association for the Preservation of the Soma May 22,1978

    Soma -gun, Shinchi-machi; Nomaoilitatemura; Futaba -gun, Namie-machi; Katsuraomura; Futaba-machi; Okuma-machi

    Kanezawa no Hayamagomori Fukushima City, Matsukawa- Association for the Preservation of January 28,1980

    machi, Kanezawa Hayamagomori

    Tajima Gion Matsuri no Otoya Minami Aizu -gun, Minami Aizu- Association for the Preservation of the Tajima January 21,1981

    Gyoji machi Gion Festival Otoya Event

    Ishii no Shichifukujin to Taue Nihonmatsu City, Suzuishi Azuma- Association for the Preservation of Ishii December 26, 1995

    Odori cho; Nishiki-machi; Kita Toromi Performing Arts

    Kohata no Hata Matsuri Nihonmatsu City, Kohata Association for the Preservation of the Kohata February 6, 2004

    Hata Festival

    Tsutsukowake Jinjya no Otaue Higashi Shirakawa -gun, Association for the Preservation of Yatsuki February 6, 2004

    Tanagura-machi, Yatsuki Tsutsukowake Shrine Otaue

    Mishima no Sainokami Onuma-gun, Mishima-machi Association for the Preservation of Mishima March 13. 2008

    Annual Events

    Ibaraki Tsunabi Tsukuba Mirai City Federation for the Preservation of Tsunabi May 4, 1976

    Takaoka-ryu Tsunabi Preservation Group

    Association for the Preservation of ObariMatsushita-ryu Tsunabi

    Hitachi Furyumono Hitachi City, Miyata-cho Association for the Preservation of Hitachi May 17, 1977

    Hometown Performing Arts

    Tochigi Karasuyama no Yama-age Nasu Karasuyama City Association for the Preservation of February 3,1979

    Karasuyama Yama-age

    IKawamata no Genpukushiki Nikko City, Ooaza Kawamata Kawamata Local Council January 8, 1987

    Hokkoji no Gohanshiki Kanuma City, Kamikasuo Aza, Hokkoji Myoken Shrine Youth Society December 20,1996

    Hokkoji

    Kanuma Imamiya Jinjya Sai no Kanuma City Association for the Preservation of the February 20, 2003

    Yatai Gyoji Kanuma Imamiya Festival

    Gunma Annaka Nakajuku no Annaka City, Nakajuku Association for the Preservation of Nakajuku May 17, 1977

    Toroningyo Itoayatsuri Toroningyo

    Joshu Shirokubo no Ocha-ko Agatsuma -gun, Nakanojo-machi, Association for the Preservation of Shirokubo March 29, 1990

    Ooaza Gotanda aza Shirokubo Ocha-ko

    Katashina no Saruoi Matsuri Tone -gun, Katashina Mura, Association for the Preservation of the Saru- December 27, 2000

    Ooaza Hanasaku Oi Festival

    Higoshi Shinmeigu no Sawa -gun, Tamamura-machi, Association for the Preservation of the February 12, 2002

    Harukuwa Matsuri Higoshi Shinmeigu Harukuwa Festival

    Saitama Washinomiya Saibara Kagura Kita Katsushika -gun, Washimiya- Association for the Preservation of Saibara May 4, 1976

    machi Kagura

    Chichibu Matsuri no Yatai-Gyoji Chichibu City The Committee for the Preservation of the February 3,1979

    to Kagura Chichibu Festival

    Inomata no Hyakuhatto Kodama -gun, Misato-machi, Association for the Preservation of Inomata January 8, 1987

    Ooaza Inomata Hyakuhatto

    Kawagoe Hikawa Matsuri no Kawagoe City Association for the Preservation of Kawagoe February 21,2005

    Dashi Gyoji Hikawa Festival Parade of Floats

    Iwatsuki no Koshiki Dohyo Iri Saitama City Association for the Preservation of Kagiage February 21, 2005

    Children's Sumo Entering the Ring Ceremony

    Association for the Preservation of SasakuboKoshiki Children's Entering the Ring

    Tamashiki Jinjya Kagura Kita Saitama -gun, Kisai-machi Association for the Preservation of Tamashiki March 13,2008

    Jinjya Kagura

    Chiba Kiraigo Sanbu -gun, Yokoshibahikari- Association for the Preservation of Kiraigo May4,1976

    machi, Musho

  • Shiramazu no Oomachi Gyoji Minamiboso City, Chikura-cho, Shiramazu-ku March 11. 1992

    ShiramazuSawara no Dashi Gyoji Katori City Association for the Preservation and February 6. 2004

    Transmission of the Sawara Festival of Floats

    Mona no Satoimo Matsuri Tateyama City, Mona Mona-ku February 21, 2005

    Kazusa-bori no Gijyutsu Kazusa Region Association for the Study and Transmission of March 15, 2006

    Kazusa-bori Techniques

    Kizumi no Fujimi Seisaku Sosa City, Kizumi Association for the Preservation of Kizumi-mi March 11. 2009

    Gijutsu Works

    Tokyo Itabashi no Ta-asobi Itabashi-ku Federation for the Preservation of Itabashi Ta- May 4 1976

    asobi

    Association for the Preservation of TokumaruTa-asobi

    Association for the Preservation ofShimoakatsuka Ta-asobi

    Ogouchi no Kashima Odori Nishi Tama -gun, Okutama-machi Association of Preservation Groups for January 28. 1980

    Ogouchi Hometown Performing Arts

    Edo no Sato Kagura Tokyo-to The Taneo Wakayama Group, The MamiyaGroup, The Gennosuke Matsumoto Group,The Yorinobu Yamamoto Group

    Kouzushima no Katsuo Tsuri Kouzushima-mura Association for the Preservation of the December 21,1990

    Gyoji Monoiminanomikoto Shrine Katsuo Tsuri

    Niijima no Oodori Niijima-mura, Honson, Wakagou Association for the Preservation of Niijima February 21, 2005

    Oodori

    Association for the Preservation of WakagouOodori

    Shimohirai no Ho-o no Mai Nishi Tama -gun, Hinode-machi Association for the Preservation of Ho-o no March 15.2006

    Mai

    Kanagawa Chakkirako Miura City, Misaki-machi Association for the Preservation of May 4,1976

    Chakkirako

    Sagami Ningyo Shibai Atsugi City, Odawara City Sagami Ningyo Shibai Federation January 28, 1980

    Hayashi-za, Hase-za, Shimonaka-za

    Yamakita no Omine Iri Ashigarakami -gun, Yamakita- Association for the Preservation of Omine-iri January 21,1981

    machi, Minasegawa

    Kibune Jinjya no Funa-Matsuri Ashigarashimo -gun, Manazuru- Association for the Preservation of Kibune- January 21,1981

    machi Matsuri

    Oiso no Sagicho Naka -gun, Oiso-machi Association for the Preservation of Oiso- December 15, 1997

    machi Sagicho

    Niigata Ayakomai Kashiwazaki City, Onadani Association for thePresevation and Promotion May 4,1976

    of Kashiwazaki City Ayakomai

    Sado no Ningyo Shibai(Bun-ya Sado City Association for the Preservation of Sado May 17, 1977

    Ningyo, Sekkyo Ningyo, Ningyo ShibaiNoroma Ningyo) Association for the Promotion of Sado Bun-ya

    Ningyo

    Association for the Preservation of Niibo-muraNingyo

    Yahiko Jinjya no Toro Oshi to Nishikanbara -gun Yahiko-mura Association for the Preservation of Yahiko May 22,1978

    Bugaku Shrine Toro Oshi and Bugaku Ritual

    Ushi no Tsunotsuki no Shuzoku Nagaoka City, Uonuma City, Ojiya Association for the Preservation of Nijumura May 22, 1978

    City Hometown Ushino Tsunotsuki Shuzoku

    ISado no Kuruma Daue Sado City, Kitaushima Association for the Preservation of Sado February 3, 1979

    Kuruma Daue

  • !Itoigawa, Nou no Bugaku Iltoigawa City, Oaza Ichinomiya, Amatsu Shrine Bugaku Association January 28,1980

    Itoigawa City Nou

    Hakusan Shrine Association for thePreservation of Cultural Properties

    Nechiyamadera no Ennen Itoigawa City Oaza, Yamadera Hiyoshi Shrine Association January 28, 1980

    Oumi no Take no Karakai Itoigawa City, Aza Oumi Association for the Preservation of Oumi Take December 28, 1987

    no Karakai

    Dai no Saka Uonuma City Dai no Saka Association December 16, 1998

    Sanpoku no Botamochi Matsuri Murakami City, Nakahama, Association for the Preservation of the December 21,1999

    Sugitaira, Ganjiki Nakahama Botamochi Festival

    Association for the Preservation of theSugitaira Botamochi Festival

    Association for the Preservation of the GanjikiBotamochi Festival

    Ogi no Tarai Bune Seisaku Sado City Association for the Preservation of March 7, 2007

    Gijyutu Techniques for making Ogi Taraibune

    Toyama Mikurumayama,the Float Takaoka City Association for the Preservation of Takaoka February 3, 1979

    Ceremoy of the Takaoka Mikurumayama FloatsMikurumayama Festival

    Ecchu no Chigomai Imizu City, Kamochubu; Kurobe Association for the Preservation of Kamo January 14, 1982

    City, Akebi; Toyama City, Shrine's Shinji Ritual (Chigomai Section)Nakanomyou Association for the Preservation of Akebi

    Chigomai

    Association for the Preservation of KumanoShrine Chigomai

    Uozu no Tatemon Gyoji Uozu City Association for the Preservation of Uozu December 15. 1997

    Tatemon

    Namerikawa no Nebuta Namerikawa City Nakagawara, Tokiwa-cho Ward 1, Ward 2, December 21.1999

    Nagashi Ward 3

    Johana Shinmeigusai no Nanto City Association for the Preservation of Johana February 12,2002

    Hikiyama Gyoji Hikiyama Festival

    Techuniques from Ecchu Takaoka City, Fukuoka-machi Association for the Preservation of March 11. 2009

    Fukuoka for making Sugegasa Techniques from Ecchu Fukuoka for makingSunenasa

    Ishikawa Oku-noto no Aenokoto Suzu City; Wajima City; Hosu Association for the Preservation of Okunoto May 4, 1976

    gun, Noto-cho, Anamizu-machi Aenokoto

    Oguchi no Dekumawashi Hakusan City Association for the Preservation of Fukase May 17, 1977

    Dekumawashi

    Association for the Preservation of Oguchi-mura Higashi Futakuchi -ku BunyaNingyoJoruri

    Noto no Amamehagi Wajima City, Hosu -gun, Noto-cho Association for the Preservation of Noto February 3, 1979

    Amamehagi Mensamanento

    Association for the Preservation ofUchiuramachi Amamehagi

    Association for the Preservation of Monzen-machi Amamehagi

    Association for the Preservation of Wajima-shi Mensamanento

    Kumakabuto Hatsuka-Matsuri Nanao City Okumakabuto Festival Association January 21,1981

    no Wakubata Gyoji

    Seihaku Sai no Hikiyama Gyoji Nanao City Association for the Preservation of Seihaku January 11, 1983

    Festival Dekayama

    Keta no U Matsuri no Shuzoku Hakui City, Jike-machi; Nanao Keta Shrine, Unoura-machi Town Association December 27, 2000

    City, Unoura-machi

  • Noto no Agehama Shiki Seien Suzu City, Shimizu-machi IAssociation for the Preservation of Noto March 13,2008

    no Gijutsu Agehama Salt-Making Technique

    Fukui Mizu-umi no Dengaku, Noh Mai Imadate -gun, Ikeda-cho, Mizu-umi Association for the Preservation of Mizu-umi May 4,1976

    Dengaku Noh Mai

    Mutsuki Shinji Fukui City, Omori Kamo Shrine Mutsuki Shinji Association May 22, 1978

    Tsuruga Nishi-machi no Tsuruga City, Aioicho, Nishi- Association for the Preservation of Ebisu January 14, 1986

    Tsunahiki macbi-dori Daikoku Tsunahiki

    Echizen Manzai Echizen City, Ajimano-cho Association for the Preservation of Echizen December 26, 1995

    Manzai

    Itosaki no Hotoke no Mai Fukui City, Itosaki-cho Association for the Preservation of Hotoke no February 6, 2004

    Mai

    Yamanashi Tenzu Shi Mai Kofu City, Kose-machi Association for the Preservation of Tenzu May 4, 1976

    Shimai

    Mushono no Dainenbutsu Uenohara City, Mushono Association for the Preservation of Mushono December 26,1995

    Dainenbutsu

    Nagano Yuki Matsuri Shimoina -gun, Anan-cho, Niino Association for the Preservation of Izu Shrine May 17, 1977

    Snow Festival

    Tenryumura no Shimotsuki Shimoina -gun, Tenryumura, Oaza Sakabe Omori Suwa Shrine Association May 23 1978

    Kagura Kamihara, Aza Sakabe, AzaMukaigata, Aza Ogouchi

    Association for the Preservation of MukaigataOkiyome Festival

    Ikedai Shrine Association

    Toyama no Shimotsuki Matsuri Iida City Association for the Preservation of the Minami February 3, 1979

    Shinano-mura Toyama Shimotsuki Festival

    Ono Shrine Association

    Sanjo Shrine Association

    Association for the Preservation of theYaegochi Sho Hachiman Shrine ToyamaShimotsuki FestivalJo Shrine Association

    Atago Shrine Association

    Association for the Preservation of the WadaSuwa Shrine Enyama Shimotsuki Festival

    Jitsugetsu Shrine Association

    Inari Shrine Association

    Association for the Preservation of KizawaHachiman Shrine Enyama ShimotsukiFestivalShiroyama Shrine Association

    Okumano Shrine Association

    Usa Hachiman Shrine Association I

    Enyama Tenmangu Shrine Association

    I

    Association for the Preservation of Kamimura

    IEnyama Shimotsuki Festival

  • IAssociation for the Preservation of KamimuraEnyama Shimotsuki Festival, KamimachiBranchAssociation for the Preservation of KamimuraEnyama Shimotsuki Festival, NakasatoIRr",nf'hAssociation for the Preservation of KamimuraEnyama Shimotsuki Festival, Hodoya Branch

    Association for the Preservation of KamimuraEnyama Shimotsuki Festival, ShimokuriBranch

    Amenomiya no Shinji Geino Chikuma City, Amenomiya Association for the Preservation of January 21,1981

    Amenomiya-za Hiyoshi Shrine GoShinji

    Nozawa Onsen no Dosojin Shimotakai -gun, Nozawa Onsen Cooperation/Nozawagumi December 13, 1993

    Matsuri Mura

    Niino no Bonodori Shimoina -gun, Anancho, Niino Niino Kogen Bonodori Association December 16, 1998

    Atobe no Odori Nenbutsu Saku City, Atobe Association for the Preservation of Atobe December 27, 2000

    Odori Nenbutsu

    Gifu Nogo no Noh, Kyogen Motosu City, Nogo Association for the Preservation of Noh and May 4,1976

    Kyogen

    Nagataki no Ennen Gujo City, Nagataki Association for the Preservation of Nagataki May 17, 1977

    Ennen

    Takayama Matsuri no Yatai Takayama City Association for the Preservation of Hie Shrine February 3, 1979

    Gyoji Sanno Festival

    Association for the Preservation of HachimanShrine Hachiman Festival

    Nangu no Shinji Geino Fuwa -gun, Tarui-cho, Miyashiro Association for the Preservation of Nangu February 3,1979

    Shrine Shinji Geino

    Furukawa Matsuri no Okoshi Hida City Association for the Preservation of Furukawa January 28, 1980

    Daiko, Yatai Gyoji Festival

    Gero no Tanokami Matsuri Gero City, Mori Association for the Preservation of Gero January 21, 1981

    Tanokami Festival

    Makuwa Ningyo Joruri Motosu City, Kamimakuwa, Aza Association for the Preservation of Makuwa January 21,1982

    Hongo Bunraku

    Gujo Odori Gujo City Association for the Preservation of Gujo Odori December 20, 1996

    Enako Bandori no Seisaku Takayama City, Enako-machi Association for the Preservation of Enako March 7, 2007

    Gijyutsu Bandori

    Shizuoka Nishiure no Dengaku Hamamatsu City, Tenryu-ku, Association for the Preservation of Nishiure May 4,1976

    Misakubo-cho, Okuryoke, Nishiure Dengaku

    Fujimori no Ta-asobi Yaizu City, Fujimori Association for the Preservation of Fujimori May 17, 1977

    no Ta-asobi

    Totoumimori-machi no Bugaku Shuchi -gun, Mori-machi, Association for the Preservation of Oguni January 14, 1982

    Ichinomiya, lida; Amenomiya Shrine Ancient Bugaku

    Association for the Preservation of YamanaShrine Tenno Festival

    Association for the Preservation ofAmenomiya Shrine Junidan Bugaku

    Tokuyama no Bon Odori Haibara -gun, Kawanehoncho, Association for the Preservation of Tokuyama December 28, 1987

    Tokuyama Classical Performing Arts

    Totoumi no Hiyondori to Okunai Hamamatsu City, Kita-ku, Inasa- Association for the Trasmission of Terano December 13, 1994

    cho, Shibukawa Terano; TraditionsHamamatsu City, Kita-ku, Inasa-cho, Kawana; Hamamatsu City,Tenryu-ku, Futokoroyama

    Association for the Preservation of Kawana

    iHiyondori

  • i Association for the Preservation ofFutokoroyama Okunai

    Utogi no Bon Odori Shizuoka City, Aoi-ku,Utogi Association for the Preservation of Utogi December 21.1999

    Performing Arts

    Oe Hachiman Jinjya no Ofune Makinohara City, Oe Oe Shrine Association December 21, 1999

    Gyoji

    Mitsuke Tenjin Hadaka Matsuri Iwata City Association for the Preservation of Mitsuke December 27. 2000

    Tenjin Hadaka Matsuri

    Aichi Hanamatsuri Kitashitara -gun, Toei-cho, Association for the Preservation of Kitashitara May 4 1976

    Toyone-mura, and Shitara-cho Hanamatsuri

    Association for the Preservation of FuttoHanamatsuri

    Association for the Preservation ofShimoawashiro Hanamatsuri

    Association for the Preservation of KobayashiHanamatsuri

    Association for the Preservation ofNakashitara Hanamatsuri

    Association for the Preservation of TsukiHanamatsuri

    Association for the Preservation of FukawaHanamatsuri

    Association for the Preservation of AshikomeHanamatsuri

    Association for the Preservation of MisonoHanamatsuri

    Association for the Preservation ofHigashisonome Hanamatsuri

    Association for the Preservation of KouchiHanamatsuri

    Association for the Preservation of NakazaikeHanamatsuri

    Association for the Preservation of MisawaHanamatsuri

    Association for the Preservation of MakuroHanamatsuri

    Association for the Preservation of SakaubaHanamatsuri

    Association for the Preservation ofKamikurogawa Hanamatsuri

    Association for the Preservation ofShimokurogawa Hanamatsuri

    Association for the Preservation of TsuguHanamatsuri

    Mikawa no Dengaku Kitashitara -gun, Shitara-cho, Federation for the Preservation of Mikawasan May 22. 1978

    Damine, Shinshiro City, Kadoya DengakuAza, Horaiji, and Nanasato IsshikiAza Kurosawa

    Association for the Preservation of DamineDengaku

    Association for the Preservation of HouraijiDengaku

    Association for the Preservation of KurosawaDengaku

    Owari Tsushima Tenno Matsuri Tsushima City, Aisai City Owari Tsushima Tenno Matsuri January 28. 1980

    no Danjiribune Gyoji Association, Ichieguruma Association

    Toyohashi Shinmeisha no Oni Toyohashi City Association for the Preservation of the January 28.1980

    Matsuri Toyohashi Oni Festival

  • IChiryu no Dashi Bunraku to Chiryu City Association for the Preservation of Chiryu March 29. 1990Karakuri Dashi Bunraku

    Association for the Preservation of ChiryuKarakuri

    Mikawa Manzai Anjo City, Nishio City, Nukata -gun Federation for the Preservation of Mikawa December 26. 1995

    Kota-cho Manzai

    Association for the Preservation of AnjoMikawa Manzai

    Association for the Preservation of Nishio CityMikawa Manzai

    Association for the Preservation of Kota-choMikawa Manzai

    Owari Manzai Chita City Association for the Preservation of Owari December 20. 1996

    Manzai

    Ayado no Yonenbutsu to Bon Toyota City, Ayado-cho Association for the Preservation of Ayado Yo- December 15. 1997

    Odori nenbutsu and Bon-Odori

    Toba no Himatsuri-the Fire Hazu -gun, Hazu-cho, Toba Toba -ku February 6. 2004

    Festival of Toba

    Inuyama Matsuri no Yama Gyoji Inuyama City Association for the Preservation of the March 15.2006

    Inuyama Festival

    Kamezaki Shiohi Matsuri no Handa City Association for the Preservation of the March 15,2006

    Dashi Gyoji Kamezaki Shiohi Festival

    Mie Okashira Jinji Ise City, Misono-cho, Takabuku Takabuku -ku May 17, 1977

    Anori no Ningyo Shibai Shima City, Ago-cho, Anori Association for the Preservation of Anori January 28. 1980

    Ningyo Shibai

    Ise Dai Kagura Kuwana City, Tayu Ise Dai Kagura Kosha January 21.1981

    Shimakamo Gogo no Bon Toba City, Matsuo-cho, Kochi-cho Matsuo Jige December 28. 1987

    Matsuri Gyoji

    Kochi Jige

    Isobe no Omita Shima City, Isobe-cho Isobe no Omita Association March 29. 1990

    Whaling Ships Festival at Yokkaichi City, Tomida Federation for the Preservation of Tomida December 15. 1997

    Toridejinja Shrine Kuzira-bune

    Ueno Tenjin Matsuri no Danjiri Iga City Association for the Preservation of Ueno Arts February 12, 2002

    Gyoji and Culture

    Kuwana Ishidori Matsuri no Kuwana City Association for the Preservation of the March 7. 2007

    Saisha Gyoji Kuwana Ishidori Festival

    Shiga Nagahama Hikiyama Matsuri no Nagahama City Nagahama Hikiyama Culture Association February 3.1979

    Hikiyama Gyoji

    Omi Nakayama no Imo Kurabe Gamo -gun, Hino-cho, Oaza Association for the Preservation of the Imo February 21.1991

    Matsuri Nakayama Kurabe Festival

    Mikami no Zuiki Matsuri Yasu City Association for the Preservation of the Zuiki February 21. 2005

    Festival

    Kyoto Mibu Kyogen Kyoto City, Nakagyo-ku, Bukkoji Mibu Dainenbutsu Association May 4, 1976

    Bojo Agaru

    Yamahoko, the Float Ceremony Kyoto City Foundation for Gion Festival Preservation February 3.1979

    of the Kyoto Gion Festival Associations

    Kyoto no Rokusai Nenbutsu Kyoto City Federation of Groups for the Preservation of January 11,1983

    Kyoto Rokusai Nenbutsu

    Association for the Preservation of UmezuRokusai

    Association for the Preservation of KishoinRokusai

  • Association for the Preservation of KuyaNenbutsu Kori

    Association for the Preservation of KuzeRokusai

    Association for the Preservation of KoyamagoRousai

    Association for the Preservation of SainRokusai Nenbutsu

    Association for the Preservation of SaihojiRokusai Nenbutsu

    Association for the Preservation of SaganoRokusai Nenbutsu

    Senbon Rokusai Association

    Kyoto-Chudoji Rokusai Association

    Mibu Rokusai Nenbutsu Association

    Kamitoba Hashigami Kane Association

    Association for the Preservation ofRokuharamitsuji Kuya Nenbutsu Dance

    Enkakuji Rokusai Nenbutsu Association

    Association for the Preservation of KatsuraRokusai Nenbutsu

    Saga Dainenbutsu Kyogen Kyoto City, Ukyo-ku, Saga Association for the Preservation of Saga January 14, 1986

    Shakado Fujinoki-cho Dainenbutsu Kyogen

    Wakidenomiya no Miyaza Gyoji Kizugawa City, Yamashiro-cho, Association for the Preservation of the January 14, 1986

    Hirao, Kabata Wakidenomiya Miyaza Event

    Yasuraibana Kyoto City, Kita ku Federation of Groups for the Preservation of January 8,1987

    Yasurai Dance

    Imamiya Yasurai Association

    Association for the Preservation of KamigamoYasurai Dance

    Association for the Preservation of KawakamiYasurai Dance

    Association for the Preservation of GenbuYasurai Dance

    Kuta no Hanagasa Odori Kyoto City, Sakyo-ku, Kuta Association for the Preservation of Kuta December 15, 1997

    Hanagasa Dance

    Tawara no Onda Nantan City, Hiyoshi-cho, Tawara Association for the Preservation of Taji Shrine December 27, 2000

    Folk Performing Arts

    Matsuno'o-dera no Hotokemai Maizuru City Association for the Preservation of Matsuno'o- February 6, 2004

    dera Hotokemai

    Saeki Dourou Kameoka City Association for the Presevation of Saeki March 11,2009

    Dourou

    Osaka Shoryoe no Bugaku Osaka City, Tennoji-ku, Shitennoji Tennoji Bugaku Association May 4,1976

    Sumiyoshi no Otaue Osaka City, Sumiyoshi-ku, Association for the Preservation of the Otaue February 3, 1979

    Sumiyoshi Ritual

    Hyogo Awaji Ningyo Joruri Minami Awaji City Awaji Ningyo Association May 4, 1976

    Kamikamogawa Sumiyoshi Kato City, Kamikamogawa Association for the Preservation of Sumiyoshi May 17, 1977

    Jinja Shinji Mai Shrine Shinji Mai

  • ITajima Kutani no Shobu Mikata -gun, Shin Onsen-cho, Association for the Preservation of Kutani March 20. 1989

    Tsunahiki Kutani Shobu Tsuna

    Kuruma Otoshi Jinja no Okina Kobe city, Suma-ku, Kuruma Association for the Preservation of Kuruma December 27. 2000

    Mai Otoshi Shrine Okina Mai

    Tokoji no Onie Kasai City Association for the Preservation of Tokoji March 15. 2006

    Tsuina Ritual and Ta Asobi

    Nara Daimokutate Nara City Association for the Preservation of May 4,1976

    Daimokutate

    Kasuga Wakamiya On Matsuri Nara City, Kasugano-cho Association for the Preservation of Kasuga February 3,1979

    no Shinji Geino Wakamiya On Matsuri

    Totsukawa no O-odori Yoshino -gun, Totsukawa-mura Association for the Preservation of Ohara March 20, 1989

    Odori

    Association for the Preservation of MusashiOdori

    Association for the Preservation of NishikawaOdori

    Dadado no Onihashiri Gojo City Association for the Preservation of Nenbutsuji December 26,1995

    Oni Hashiri

    Nara Zuihiko Jinja no Okina Mai Nara City, Narazaka-cho Nara Zuihiko Shrine Okina Association December 27. 2000

    Yoshino no Tarumaru Seisaku Yoshino-gun Association for the Preservation of March 13. 2008

    Gijutsu Techniques for making Yoshino Tarumaru

    Wakayama Nachi no Dengaku Higashi Muro -gun, Nachi Association for the Preservation of Nachi May4,1976

    Katsuura-cho Dengaku

    Hanazono no Ondamai Ito -gun, Katsuragi-cho, Hanazono Association for the Preservation of Hanazono January 21,1981

    Yanase Hometown Classical Performing Arts

    Suginohara no Ondamai Arida -gun, Aridagawa-cho, Association for the Preservation of December 28, 1987

    Suginohara Suginohara Ondanomai

    Kochi Matsuri no Mifune Gyoji Higashi Muro -gun, Kushimoto- Association for the Preservation of the December 21, 1999

    cho, Higashi Muro -gun, Kozagawa Kochi FestivalKozagawa-cho

    Association for the Preservation of KozaShishimai

    Aono no Omoko to Dotoshiki Arida -gun, Aridagawa-cho Association for the Preservation of Aono February 21, 2005

    Omoko and Dotoshiki

    Tottori Inaba no Shobu Tsunahiki Tottori City, Ketaka-cho, Hogi, Association for the Preservation of Hogi January 8, 1987

    Mizushiri; Tottori City, Aoya-cho, Shobu TsunaAoya; Iwami-gun, Iwami-cho,Obaneo

    Association for the Preservation of MizushiriShobu Tsuna

    Federation of Groups for the Preservation ofthe Aoya Shobu Tsuna

    Association for the Preservation of ObaneoShobu Tsuna

    Sakenotsu no Tondo Tottori City, Ketaka-cho, Association for the Preservation of Sakenotsu March 7, 2007

    Sakenotsu Tondo Festival

    Misasa no Jinsho Touhaku-gun, Misasa-cho, Misasa Association for the Preservation of Misasa-ku March 11, 2009

    Jinsho I

    Shimane Sada Shin Noh Matsue City, Kashima-cho Association for the Preservation of Sada Shin May 4,1976

    Noh

    Okikokubunji Rengee Emai Oki-gun, Okinoshima-cho, Ikeda Association for the Preservation of May17,1977

    Okikokubunji Rengee Emai

    Omoto Kagura Ochi-gun; Hamada City; Gotsu Association for the Preservation of Ochi-gun February 3, 1979

    City Omoto Kagura

  • Oki no Dengaku to Niwa no Mai Oki-gun, Nishinoshima-cho, Mita Association for the Preservation of Oki no March 11. 1992

    and Urago Dengaku and Niwa no Mai

    Association for the Preservation of MitaHachimangu Dengaku (Mita)

    Association for the Preservation of HiyoshiShrine Niwa no Mai (Urago)

    Tsuwano Yasaka Jinjya no Sagi Kanoashi-gun, Tsuwano-cho, Association for the Preservation of Yasaka December 13, 1994

    Mai Ushiroda Shrine Sagi Mai

    Isotake no Guro Oda City, Isotake-cho, Oura Association for the Preservation of Oura Guro February 21, 2005

    Odochi Kagura Izumo City, Taisha-cho, Association for the Preservation of Odochi February 21,2005

    Kizukinishi Kagura, Kagura Performers

    Okayama Shiraishi Odori Kasaoka City, Shiraishijima Shiraishi Odori Association May 4,1976

    Bicchu Kagura Takahashi City; Niimi City; Oda- Nariwa Association for the Preservation of February 3,1979

    gun; Ibara City; Maniwa City; Bicchu KaguraKaga-gun, Kibichuo-cho; Soja City

    Omiya Odori Maniwa City Association for the Preservation of Omiya December 15, 1997

    Odori

    Hiroshima Mibu no Hanataue Yamagata-gun, Kita Hiroshima- Association for the Preservation of Mibu no May 4,1976

    cho Hanataue

    Hiba Kojin Kagura Shobara City Association for the Preservation of Hiba Kojin February 3, 1979

    Kagura

    Aki no Hayashida Yamagata-gun, Kita Hiroshima- Federation for the Preservation of Aki no December 15, 1997

    cho, Shinjo; Akitakata City, HayashidaHarada

    Association for the Preservation of ShinjoHometown Performing Arts

    Association for the Preservation of HaradaHayashida

    Shiohara no Daisenkuyo Taue Shobara City Association for the Preservation of Onuka February 12, 2002

    Region Performing Arts

    Yamaguchi Iwakuni Yukaba no Kanmai Iwakuni City, Yukaba Association for the Preservation of Iwakuni February 3, 1979

    Yukaba no Kanmai

    Suo So no Hashiramatsu Gyoji Iwakuni City, Sonakamura, Association for the Preservation of So March 20, 1989

    Yamada, Ochiai Hashiramatsu Event

    Association for the Preservation of NakamuraHashiramatsu

    Association for the Preservation of YamadaHashiramatsu

    Association for the Preservation of OchiaiHashiramatsu

    Mitsukuri Kagura Shunan City, Oaza Natsukiri Association for the Preservation of Mitsukuri December 27, 2000

    Kagura

    Atsuki no Shinmei Matsuri Yanai City, Oaza Atsuki Association for the Recognition of Shinmei March 11, 2009

    Festival

    Tokushima Nishiiya no Jindai Odori Miyoshi City Association for the Preservation of Jindai May4,1976

    Odori

    Awa Ningyo Joruri Tokushima City; Naruto City; Anan Association for the Promotion of Awa Ningyo December 21,1999

    City; Katsuura-gun, Katsuuracho; Joruri (Foundation)Myozai-gun, Kamiyama-cho;Naka-gun, Naka-cho; Itano-gun,Matsushige-cho

    Kagawa Ayako Odori Nakatado-gun, Manno-cho, Association for the Preservation of Sabumi May 4,1976

    Sabumi Ayako Odori

  • Takinomiya no Nenbutsu Odori Ayauta-gun, Ayagawa-cho Association for the Preservation of May 17, 1977

    Takinomiya Nenbutsu Odori

    Ehime Iyo Kagura Uwajima City Iyo Kagura Kannagi Association January 21, 1981

    Kochi Kiragawa no Onda Matsuri Muroto City, Kiragawa-cho Association for the Preservation of Onda May 17, 1977

    Matsuri

    Tosa no Kagura Kami City; Nagaoka-gun Otoyo- Association for the Preservation of Izanagi- January 28, 1980

    cho; Agawa-gun, Ino-cho; Agawa- ryu Go-kitogun, Niyodogawa-cho; Takaoka- Association for the Preservation of Iwahara,gun, Yusuhara-cho, Tsuno-cho; Nagabuchi KaguraTakaoka-gun, Shimanto-cho

    Association for the Preservation of HonkawaKagura

    Association for the Preservation of YasuiKaguraAssociation for the Preservation of IkegawaKagura

    Association for the Preservation of NanokawaIwato Kagura

    Association for the Preservation of Yusuhara-cho TsunoYama Kagura

    Association for the Preservation ofTsunoyama Koshiki Kagura

    Association for the Preservation of HataKanura

    Fukuoka Kouwakamai Miyama City, Setaka-machi, Oe Kouwakamai Association May 4,1976

    Yamefukushima no Toro Ningyo Yame City Association for the Preservation of Cultural !May 17, 1977

    Properties, Fukushima Toro Ningyo

    Hakata Gion Yamakasa Fukuoka City, Hakata-ku Gion Yamakasa Promotion Association February 3,1979

    Hachiman Kohyo Jinja Kugutsu Chikujo-gun, Yoshitomi-machi, Association for the Preservation of January 11, 1983

    no Mai to Sumo Oaza Koinumaru Kuwashionomai

    Tobata Gion Oyamagasa Gyoji Kitakyushu City, Tobata-ku Association for the Promotion of Tobata Gion January 28, 1980

    Oyamagasa

    Daizenji Tamataregu no Oniyo Kurume City, Daizenji Association for the Preservation of Daizenji December 13, 1994

    Tamataregu Oniya

    Kasuga no Muko Oshi Kasuga City, Kasuga Kasuga Sanki Association December 26, 1995

    Tokakuji no Matsue Miyako-gun, Kanda-machi, Oaza Association for the Preservation of Tokakuji December 16, 1998

    Yamaguchi Matsue

    Saga Takeo no Araodori Takeo City Association for the Preservation of Koze May 17, 1977

    Araodori

    Association for the Preservation of NakanoAraodori

    Association for the Preservation of UtodeAraodori

    Karatsu Kunchi no Hikiyama Karatsu City Karatsu Hikiyama Executive Committee January 28,1980

    Gyoji

    Takezaki Kanzeonji Shujo-e Oni Fujitsu-gun, Tara-cho, Oaza Oura, Association for the Preservation of Takezaki January 12, 1985

    Matsuri Aza Takezaki Kanzeonji Shujo-e Oni Festival

    Shirahige Jinja no Dengaku Saga City, Kuboizumi-machi, Association for the Preservation of Shirahige December 27, 2000

    Oaza Kawakubo Shrine Dengaku

    Mishima no Kasedori Saga City, Hasuike-machi Association for the Preservation of Kasedori February 20, 2003

    INagaSaki Nagasaki Kunchi Dedicatory Nagasaki City Association for the Promotion of Nagasaki's February 3,1979

    Dance Traditional Performing Arts

  • Shimosakiyama no Hetomato Goto City, Shimosakiyama-cho Shimosakiyama-cho Association January 8, 1987

    Gyoji

    Iki Kagura Iki City Association for the Preservation of Iki Kagura January 8, 1987

    Hirado Kagura Hirado City Association for the Promotion of Hirado January 8, 1987

    Kagura

    Hirado no Jangara Hirado City Association for the Promotion of Hirado City December 15, 1997

    Jangara Nenbutsu

    Kumamoto Aso no Noko Saiji Aso City Association for the Preservation of the Aso January 14, 1982

    Noko Festival

    Kikuchi no Matsubayashi Kikuchi City, Oaza Waifu Association for the Preservation of On- December 16, 1998

    Matsubayashi O-Noh

    Oita Shujo Oni-e Bungotakada City, Oaza Association for the Preservation of May 17, 1977

    Nagaiwaya; Kunisaki City, Nagaiwaya Shujo Oni-eKunisaki-machi, Oaza Iwadoji,Oaza Jobutsu

    Association for the Preservation of IwadojiShujo Oni-e

    Association for the Preservation of JobutsujiShujo Oni-e

    Kohyo Jinja no Kugutsu no Mai Nakatsu City, Oaza Idoda Association for the Preservation of Kohyo January 11, 1983

    to Sumo Kugutsu

    Hita Gion no Hikiyama Gyoji Hita City, Kuma area, Takeda Association for the Promotion of the Hita Gion December 20, 1996

    area, Mameda area Parade of Floats

    Yoshihirogaku Kunisaki City, Musashi-machi, Association for the Preservation of December 20, 1996

    Oaza Yoshihiro Yoshihirogaku

    Beppu Myoban Onsen no Beppu City Association for the Preservation of March 15, 2006

    Yunohana Seizo Gijutsu Techniques for making Myoban Onsen Yu noHana

    Ondake Kagura Bungo Ono City, Kiyokawa-machi Association for the Preservation of Ondake March 7, 2007

    Kagura

    Miyazaki Mera Kagura Saito-shi, Oaza Shiromi Association for the Preservation of Shiromi May 17,1977

    Kagura

    Takachiho no Yokagura Nishi Usuki-gun, Takachiho-cho Association for the Preservation of Takachiho May 22, 1978

    Area Kagura

    Association for the Preservation of Iwato AreaKagura

    Association for the Preservation of TabaruArea Kagura

    Association for the Preservation of KaminoArea Kagura

    Gokase no Araodori Nishiusuki-gun, Gokase-cho, Oaza Association for the Preservation of Araodori January 8, 1987

    Sankasho

    Shiiba Kagura Higashi Usuki-gun, Shiiba-son Association for the Preservation of Shiiba February 21,1991

    Kagura

    Yamanokuchi no Bunya Ningyo Miyakonojo City Association for the Preservation of December 26, 1995

    Yamanokuchi Fumoto Bunya Bushi Ningyo.Innlri

    Kagoshima Shodon Shibaya Oshima-gun,Setouchi-cho, Association for the Preservation of Shodon May 4,1976

    Shodon Shibaya

    Koshikijima no Toshidon Satsumasendai City Association for the Preservation of May 17, 1977

    Koshikijima Toshidon

    Association for the Preservation of TeuchiMinato Toshidon

    Association for the Preservation of TeuchiFumoto Toshidon

    I Association for the Preservation of Teuchi

    IMotomachi Toshidon

  • Association for the Preservation of KatanouraToshidon

    Association for the Preservation of AoseToshidon

    Association for the Preservation of SesenouraToshidon

    Ichiki no Tanabata Odori Ichiki Kushikino City, Osato Association for the Preservation of Tanabata January 21,1981

    Odori

    Minami Satsuma no Jugoya Makurazaki City, Minami Kyushu Association for the Preservation of January 21,1981

    Gyoji City, Minami Satsuma City Makurazaki City Jugoya Event

    Association for the Preservation of Chiran-choJugoya Event

    Association for the Preservation of Bonotsu-cho Jugoya Event

    Akina no Arasetsu Gyoji Oshima-gun, Tatsugo-cho, Akina Association for the Preservation of Akina January 12,1985

    Hirase Mankai

    Yoron no Jugoya Odori Oshima-gun, Yoron-cho, Aza Association for the Preservation of Yoron December 13, 1993

    Gusuku Jugoya Odori

    Togo Bunya Bushi Ningyo Satsumasendai City Association for the Preservation of Togo March 13, 2008

    Joruri Bunya Bushi Ningyo Joruri

    Okinawa Tarama no Honensai Miyako-gun, Tarama-son Association for the Preservation of Tarama- May 4, 1976

    son Folk Performing Arts

    Taketomi-jima no Tandoru Yaeyama-gun, Taketomi-cho, Aza Association for the Preservation of Taketomi May 17, 1977

    Taketomi Folk Performing Arts

    Ada no Shinugu Kunigami-gun, Kunigami-son, Aza Association for the Preservation of Ada May 22, 1978

    Ada Ancient Cultural Properties

    Yonagunijima no Saiji no Geino Yaeyama-gun, Yonaguni-cho Association for the Preservation of Yonaguni January 12, 1985

    Folk Performing Arts

    Association for the Preservation of HigashiArea Performing Arts

    Association for the Preservation of Nishi AreaPerforming Arts

    Association for the Preservation ofShimanaka Area Performing Arts

    Association for the Preservation of HigawaArea Performing Arts

    Association for the Preservation of KuburaArea Performing Arts

    Iriomote-jima no Shichi Yaeyama-gun, Taketomi-cho, Aza Association for the Preservation of Iriomote February 21,1991

    Iriomote, Sonai; Hoshitate Folk Performing Arts

    Miyakojima no Paantu Miyakojima-City, Aza Shimajiri; Hirara Shimajiri Self-governing Association December 13, 1993

    Miyakojima-City, Aza Nobaru

    Ueno Nobaru Association

    Shioyawan no Ungami Kunigami-gun, Ogimi-son, Aza Taminato-ku, Yako-ku, Shioya-ku, December 15, 1997

    Taminato; Yako; Shioya; Shirahama-kuShirahama

    lejima no Mura-odori Kunigami-gun, le-son Association for the Preservation of le-son December 16, 1998

    Folk Performing Arts

    Kohamajima no Sora, Shichii, Yaeyama-gun, Taketomi-cho, Association for the Preservation of Kohama March 7, 2007

    Tanandoru no Geino Kohama Folk Performing Arts

  • 3. Selected Conservation Techniques

  • (a) Holders

  • 3. Selected Conservation TechniQues(a) Holders

    Name of Technique (Date of Selection) Name of Holder Other Name Date of DesignationWoodworking Techniques for Structures (May Matsuura Shoji June 21, 19904, 1976)

    Cypress Bark Roofing and Wooden Shingle Onishi Yasuo July 12, 2001Roofing (May 4, 1976)

    Production and Restoration of Gagaku Wind Yamada Zenichi Yamada Raizen June 21, 1999Instruments(May 4, 1976)

    Yawata Takemasa Yawata Takumi September 2, 2004

    Production of Nohgaku Ootuzumi (Kawa) Kimura Yukihiko May 4, 1976(head of drums for Nohgaku theater)(May 4, 1976)

    Making Dye from Ryukyu Ai (May 11, 1977) Inoha Seisho May 11. 1977

    Production of Steel for Japanese Swords Kihara Akira April 28, 1986( Tatara-buki) (May 11, 1977)

    iWatanabe Katsuhiko July 8,2002

    Production of Handmade Paper for Mountings Fukunishi Hiroyuki May 9, 1978(Udagami) (May 9, 1978)

    Production and Restoration of Noh-kan Hayashi Hoju May 9, 1978(flutes for Nohgaku theater) (May 9, 1978)

    Production of Hogakki Ito (the strings for Ozasa Hiroyuki April 21, 1979Japanese traditional stringed instruments)(May21,1979)

    Production of Paulownia Boxes for Storing Maeda Yuichi Maeda Yusai April 21. 1979Works of Fine Arts and Crafts (April 21, 1980)

    Thatching (April 21, 1980) Sumida Ryuzo July 8,2002

    Production of Brushes for Makie (April 20, Murata Kurobe April 20, 19871987)

    Oni-shi (April 26, 1988) Kobayashi Akio April 26, 1988

    Kiku-Jutsu (Kinsei Kiku) (March 3, 1993) Mochida Takeo March 3, 1993

    Restoration of Lacquerware (June 27, 1994) Kitamura Kenichi Kitamura Shosai June 27, 1994

    Hon-kawarabuki (June 27, 1994) Yamamoto Kiyokazu June 27, 1994

    Teramoto Mitsuo July 10, 2003

    Production of Charcoal for Polishing (June Higashi Asataro June 27, 199427, 1994)

    Production of Fixtures for Mounting (May 31, Takada Mitsuo May 31,19951995)

    Yamagishi Mitsuo May 10, 1996

    Production and Restoration of Nohgaku Suzuki Masayuki May 31, 1995Kotuzumi (drums for Nohgaku theater) (May31, 1995)Production of Ubai Mordant for Safflower Nakanishi Kiyoshi May 31,1995Dye (May 31, 1995)

    Production of Tools for Collecting Lacquer Nakahata Fumitoshi May 31, 1995Sap(May 31, 1995)

    I

  • Indigo Dyeing (May 10, 1996) Mori Yoshio May 10, 1996

    Restoration of Woodwork (June 6, 1997) Sakurai Hiroshi June 6, 1997

    Production' of Pounding Brushes for Mounting Fujii Genjiro June 8, 1998(June 8, 1998)

    Restoration of Armour (June 8, 1998) Ozawa Masami June 8, 1998

    Sakan Plastering (Shikkuinuril (June 8, 1998) Okui Isokichi June 8, 1998

    Production of Ornamental Metal Fixtures Morimoto Yasunosuke June 8, 1998(June 8, 1998)

    Production of Brushes for Lacquerwork (June Izumi Seui Izumi Seikichi the Nineth June 8, 19988, 1998)

    Production of Karakami Paper (June 21, Senda Kenkichi June 21, 19991999)

    Production of Cypress Bark (June 21, 1999) Ono Yutaka June 21, 1999

    Production of Joinery (June 21, 1999) Suzuki Tadashi June 21, 1999

    Production of Cast Metalwork for Otani Shuichi June 21, 1999Architecture (June 21, 1999)

    Production of Shuttles (June 21, 1999) Hasegawa Junichi June 21, 1999

    Production of Paper Filters for Japanese Konbu Takao June 21, 1999Lacquer (Yoshino-gami) (June 21, 1999)

    Sakan Plastering (Kyo Kabe) (July 12, 2001) Sato Haruo June 12,2001

    Forging of Metal Parts for Architecture (July Yokoyama Yoshio July 8, 20028, 2002)

    Bunraku Ningyo Katura, Tokoyama (wig Nagoshi Shoji July 8, 2002making and hairdressing of puppets forBunraku puppet theater) (July 8, 2002)

    Production of Hemp for "Kurume- Yawata Masakado July 10, 2003kasuri"(July 10, 2003)

    Production of Manual Looms (July 10, 2003) Nishimura Taneichi July 10, 2003

    Oshiro Yoshimasa

    Kabuki Tokoyama (hairdressing of actor's wig Kamoji Toshikazu July 10, 2003s for of Kabuki theater) (July 10, 2003)

    Production of Brushes for Mountings Nishimura Kazuki September 2, 2004(September 2, 2004)

    Production of Tatami (September 2, 2004) Nakamura Yuzo September 2, 2004

    Production of Gold Embossed Wallpaper Ueda Takashi August 30, 2005(Kinkara-kaml) (August 30, 2005)

    Slate Shingle Roofing (August 30, 2005) Sa saki Shinpei August 30, 2005

    Production and Restoration of Biwa Ishida Katsuo September 15, 2006(Japanese stringed instrument) (September15, 2006)Production of Handmade Paper for Mountings Ebuchi Eikan September 6, 2007(Hoshushil(September 6, 2007),Production of Kodaigire Cloth for Mountings Hirose Kenji September 6, 2007(Kinran etc,) (September 6, 2007)

  • (b) Preservation Organizations

  • (b) Preservation Organizations

    Name of Technique (Date of Selection) Name of Group or Institution Date of Designation

    Restoration Techniques for Wooden Statues (May BUyutsuin May 4, 19764, 1976)

    Architectural conservation (May 4, 1976) Japanese Association for Conservation of May 4, 1976Architectural Monuments (JACAM)

    Woodworking Techniques for Structures (May 4, Japanese Association for Conservation of May 4,19761976) Architectural Monuments (JACAM)

    Cypress Bark Roofing and Wooden Shingle Roofing National Association for Conservation of May 4, 1976(May 4, 1976) Roofing Techniques for Temples and Shrines

    Thatching (April 21, 1980) National Association for Conservation of April 21, 1980Roofing Techniques for Temples and Shrines

    Production and Refinement of Urushi (Lacquer) Japan Association for Urushi Cultural Heritage May 4, 1976(May 4, 1976)

    Association for Conservation of Lacquer May 10, 1996Collecting Techniques

    Production of Tools for Handcrafted Paper National Associaton for Conservation of Tools May 4,1976(May 4, 1976) for Handcraft Papermaking

    Production of Steel for Japanese Swords The Society for Preservation of Japanese Art May 11, 1977( Tamahagane) Swords(May 11, 1977)

    Production of Ryukyu Indigo (May 11, 1977) Association for The Conservation of Ryukyu July 8, 2002Indigo Manufacturing Techniques

    Wood Print Techniques for Ukiyoe (May 9, 1978) Association for Conservation of Techniques May 9, 1978for Ukiyoe Woodblock Prints

    Production of Awa Indigo (May 9, 1978) Association for Preservation of Producing May 9, 1978Techniques of Awa Indigo

    Traditional Colouring for Architecture (May 11, Nikko Cultural Assets Association for the April 21, 19791977) Preservation of Shrines and Temples

    Cultivation and Production of Dye (Beni, Shikon) Japan Association for Conservation of Folk April 21, 1979(April 21, 1979) Craft Techniques

    Cultivation of Karamushi (Ramie) and Extracting Showa Village Association for Conservation of November 16, 1991Fibre (November 16, 1991) Karamushi (Ramie)Production Techniques

    Production of Hogakki Gensi (silk thread for the Kinomoto-cho Association for the November 16, 1991strings of Japanese stringed instruments) Conservation of Production of Hogakki Gensi(November 16, 1991)Restoration Techniques for Mounting (May 31, The Association for Conservation of National May 10, 19961995) Treasures

    Production of Kabuki Kodougu (props for Kabuki Association for the Conservation of May 10, 1996theater) (May 10, 1996) Production Techniques for Kabuki Kodougu

    Production and Restoration of Floats for Festivals Society of Artisans for Production and July 8,2002(July 8, 2002) Restoration of Floats for Festivals

    Conservation Techniques for Historic Gardens Japanese Society of Artisans for Conservation July 8, 2002(July 8, 2002) of Historic Gardens

    Sakan Plastering (Nihon Kabe) (July 8, 2002) National Cultural Property Wall Technical July 8,2002Preservation Meeting

  • Production and Restoration of Kabuki lshou Association for Conservation of Techniques July 8, 2002(costumes for Kabuki theater) (July 8, 2002) for Production and Restoration of Kabuki

    Costumes

    Production of Kabuki Oodougu (Haikeiga J(sets Association for the Conservation of July 8, 2002backdrops) for Kabuki theater) (July 8, 2002) Techniques for the Production of Kabuki

    Oodougu (Haikeiga)

    Cultivation and Thread making of Ramie(July 10, Miyako Association for the Conservation of July 10, 20032003) Buunmi

    Decoration for Traditional Architecture Japan Art Association of Shrines and Temple September 6, 2007(September 6, 2007) Buildings

    Hon-kawarabuki (June 27, 1994) Japan Association for the Preservation of September 6, 2007Traditional Techniques in Kawara (Roofing Tile)

    Production of Joinery (June 21,1999) Japanese Association for the Conservation of September 11, 2008Traditional Joinery Techniques

    Production of Tatami (September 2, 2004) Association for the Conservation of Tatami for September 11, 2008Cultural Properties