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

Tangible Cultural Properties of Japan

as defined by the Japanese government's Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties are Cultural PropertiesIn this article, capitals indicate an official designation as opposed to a simple definition, e.g "Cultural Properties" as opposed to "cultural properties"...

 and intangible

Intangible Cultural Properties of Japan

, as defined by the Japanese government's Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties , are Cultural PropertiesIn this article, capitals indicate an official designation as opposed to a simple definition, e.g "Cultural Properties" as opposed to "cultural properties". of high historical or...

 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.

Tangible Cultural Properties

Name	Remarks	Holder	Year	Picture
		Individual	1988
	lit. 'measuring with a carpenter's square'	Individual	1993
	In particular for projecting eaves; developed since the twelfth century	Individual	1991
		Individual	2002
	Gold-embossed wallpaper, used in western-style buildings of the Meiji Meiji period The , also known as the Meiji era, is a Japanese era which extended from September 1868 through July 1912. This period represents the first half of the Empire of Japan.- Meiji Restoration and the emperor :...  to Shōwa Showa period The , or Shōwa era, is the period of Japanese history corresponding to the reign of the Shōwa Emperor, Hirohito, from December 25, 1926 through January 7, 1989.The Shōwa period was longer than the reign of any previous Japanese emperor...  periods; cf. kinkarakawa or 'leather wallpaper'	Individual	2005
	Includes shōji Shoji In traditional Japanese architecture, a shōji is a door, window or room divider consisting of translucent paper over a frame of wood which holds together a lattice of wood or bamboo... , fusuma Fusuma In Japanese architecture, fusuma are vertical rectangular panels which can slide from side to side to redefine spaces within a room, or act as doors. They typically measure about wide by tall, the same size as a tatami mat, and are two or three centimeters thick... , amado Amado Amado may refer to:*In Japanese 雨戸 , a kind of a door used as a shelter against the rain.-Name:*Amado Crowley , Occult teacher and self proclaimed illegitimate son of Aleister Crowley-Surname:* Carlos H...	Individual	1999
		Individual	1999
		Individual	1998
		Individual	2001
	Glue, brine, clay, and thread are mixed into the lime	Individual	1998
		Individual	1994
	Includes mikoshi Mikoshi A is a divine palanquin . Shinto followers believe that it serves as the vehicle to transport a deity in Japan while moving between main shrine and temporary shrine during a festival or when moving to a new shrine... , zushi	Individual	1977
		Individual	1929
		Individual	2005
		Individual	1998
		Individual	1999
		Individual	1999
		Individual	1980
	For kakemono Kakemono A , more commonly referred to as a , is a Japanese scroll painting or calligraphy mounted usually with silk fabric edges on a flexible backing, so that it can be rolled for storage....  etc.	Individual	2007
		Individual	1958
		Individual	1978
		Individual	2009
		Individual	2007
		Individual	1998
		Individual	1995
		Individual	1996
		Individual	1997
		Individual	1999
		Individual	1998
		Individual/Group	1994
		Individual/Group	1980
		Individual/Group	1976
		Individual/Group	1976
		Group	1979
		Group	1976
		Group	2007
		Group	2002
		Group	2002
		Group	1995
		Group	1978
		Group	2009
		Group	2002
		Group	1976

External links

Cultural Properties database Association for the Conservation of National Treasures Association for the Conservation of National Treasures Conservation and Repair Projects: systems and planning