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The Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage

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I Designated or selected elements based on the Law for the Protection of

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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

3. Selected Conservation Techniques

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(b) Preservation Organizations

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I Designated or Selected Elements based on the Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties1. Important Intangible Cultural Properties

(a) Individual Recognition( i ) Performing ArtsGenre Name of Property Date of Selection Holders Name Other Name Date of Designation

Noh-gaku Noh Shite-kata February 15. 1955 Katayama Hirotarou Katayama Yusetsu July 12. 2001

Mikawa Izumi July 10. 2003

Tomoeda Akiyo September 11, 2008

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

Noh Hayashi-kata Fue September 2, 2009 Isso Hisayuki September 2, 2009

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

Kitamura Osamu July 10, 2003

Noh 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

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 Gendayu September 6, 2007

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

Nakanoshima Hiroshi Turusawa Seiji September 6,2007

Ningyo Jyoruri Bunraku Ningyo April 25, 1977 Tsukamoto Kazuo Yoshida Bunjaku June 27, 1994

Hirao Katsuyoshi Yoshida Minosuke June 27, 1994

Kabuki Kabuki Tachi-yaku April 19, 1960 Hayashi Koutaro Sakata Toujuro June 27, 1994

Terajima Hideyuki Onoe KiKugoro July 10, 2003

Namino Tatsujiro Nakamura Kichiemon September 5, 2011

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

Kabuki Ongaku Nagauta June 8, 1998 IKawahara Toshio Tobaya Richou July 8, 2002

Miyazawa Masayuki Kineya Mitaro September 6, 2007

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

Kumiodori Ongaku Uta-san shin August 30, 2005 Shiroma Tokutaro August 30, 2005

Nishie Kishun September 5, 2011

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

Yonekawa Misao Yonekawa Fumiko September 11, 2008

Jiuta September 2, 2009 Hatta Kiyotaka Tomiyama Seikin September 2, 2009

Nagauta Uta April 20. 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 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 Fllji 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, 2007

Shinnaibushi Jyoruri July 12. 2001 Takahashi Yukimichi Tsuruga Wakasanojo July 12, 2001

Shinnnaibushi Shamisen July 12, 2001 Tsunoda Tomiaki Shinnai Nakasaburo July 12, 2001

Tokiwazubushi Jyoruri May 31,1995 Aketa 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

Katobushi Shamisen September 2, 2009 Hatta Michiyo Yamabiko Senko September 2, 2009

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 Asano Seitaro Ichiryusai Teisui July 8, 2002

(a) Individual Recognition

( ii ) Craft Techniques

( ii ) Craft Techniques

Genre Name of Property Date of Selection Holders Name Other Name Date of Designation

Togei Iroe-jiki April 28. 1986 Sakaida Kakiemon Sakaida Kakiemon the Fourteenth July 12. 2001Yuri-kinsai July 12.2001 Yoshita Minoru Yoshita Minori July 12. 2001Hakuji May 31.1995 Inoue Manji May 31. 1995

Seui September 6. 2007 Nakashima Hiroshi September 6. 2007Tetsuyu-touki August 30. 2005 Hara Kiyoshi August 30. 2005Mumyoui-yaki July 10. 2003 Itoh Yoichi Itoh Sekisui the fifth July 10. 2003Shino June 27. 1994 Suzuki Osamu June 27. 1994Setoguro September 6. 2010 Katoh Kozo September 6. 2010Bizen-yaki September 2. 2004 Isezaki Atsushi Isezaki Jun September 2. 2004Hagi-yaki April 13. 1983 Miwa Sadao Miwa Jusetsu April 13. 1983

Senshoku Yusoku-orimono June 21. 1999 Kitagawa Hyoji June 21. 1999Ra May 31.1995 May 31. 1995Tate-nishiki

Kitamura TakeshiJune 6. 2000 June 6. 2000

Monsha September 6. 2010 Tsuchiya Yoshinori September 6. 2010Tsumugi-ori Shimura Fukumi April 25. 1990

April 25. 1990-·Sasaki Sonoko August 30. 2005

Saga-nishiki June 27. 1994 Nishiyama Fumi Koga Fumi June 27. 1994Seigou-Sendaihira July 8.2002 Koda Yoshio July 8.2002Kenjou-Hakata-ori July 10. 2003 Ogawa Kisaburo July 10. 2003Shuri-no-orimono June 8. 1998 Miyahira Hatsuko June 8. 1998Bashou-fu June 6. 2000 Taira Toshiko June 6. 2000Yuzen Tajima Hiroshi Tajima Hiroshi June 21. 1999

May 12. 1955 Moriguchi Kunihiko September 6. 2007

Futatsuka Osao September 6. 2010Edo-komon April 26. 1978 Komiya Yasutaka April 26. 1978Mokuhanzuri Sarasa September 11. 2008 Suzuta Shigeto September 11. 2008Bingata May 10. 1996 Tamahana Yuko May 10. 1996Sishu June 6. 1997 Fukuda Kuu June 6. 1997

Shitsugei Makie Oba Katsuo Oba Shogyo April 20. 1982

February 15. 1955 Murose Kazumi September 1. 2008

Nakano Koichi September 6.2010Raden June 21. 1999 Kitamura Ken'ichi Kitamura Shosai June 21.1999Chinkin June 21. 1999 Mae Fumio June 21. 1999Kinma Isoi Masami April 13. 1985

April 13. 1985Ota 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 Chukin Saito Akira April 15. 1993April 15. 1993

Ozawa Yukimasa Ozawa Komin August 30. 2005Choukin Nakagawa Mamoru September 2. 2004

April 26. 1978Katsura Takeshi Katsura Morihito September 11. 2008

Tankin Okuyama Kizo Okuyama Hoseki May 31.1995

May 31.1995 Taguchi Toshichika September 15. 2006

Tamagawa Norio September 6.2010Dora July 8. 2002 Uozumi Yasuhiko Uozumi Iraku the third July 8. 2002Nihontou May 12. 1955 Amata Seiichi Amata Akitsugu June 6, 1997

Mokuchikukou Moku-kougei Kawagita Ryozo June 27. 1994

April 9. 1984Osaka Hiromichi June 6. 1997

Nakagawa Kiyotsugu July 12. 2001

Murayama Akira July 10, 2003

Chiku-kougei April 20. 1982 Katsushiro IchUi Katsushiro soho August 30. 2005

Ningyo Ishou-ningyou April 28. 1986 Imai Nobuko Akiyama Nobuko May 10. 1996Touso-ningyou July 8. 2002 Hayashi Komao July 8. 2002

Tesuki Washi Echizen-housho June 6. 2000 Iwano lchibe Iwano lchibe the Ninth June 6. 2000Najio-ganpishi July 8. 2002 ITanino Takenobu Tanino Takenobu July 8. 2002Tosa-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 GroupsCi ) Performing Arts CHoldersCCollective 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 Miyazonobushi Preservation Society April 15, 1993

Ogiebushi Ogiebushi Preservation Society April 15, 1993

Ryukyu Buyou Ryukyu Buyou Preservation Society September 2, 2009

> (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 April 24, 1956Techniques

Ojiya-chijimi, Echigo-jofuAssociation for the conservation of techniques for Echigo-jofu. Ojiya- May 12, 1955chijimi-fu

Kurume-kasuriAssociation for the Preservation of techniques for Important Intangible April 25, 1957Cultural Property Kurume-kasuri Dyeing

Bashoufu no K[ioka Association for the Preservation of Bashoufu of Kijoka 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 of January 21, 1984

Asahikawa City; Shiraoi-gun, Traditional Ainu DanceShiraoi-cho; Yufutsu-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;Urakawa-gun, Urakawa-cho; Asahikawa Chikappuni Preservation

Samani-gun, Samani-cho; Obihiro Association for the Ainu People's Culture

City; Kushiro City; Kawakami-gun. Shiraoi Preservation Association for People'sTeshikaga-cho and Shiranuka- Entertainmentgun, Shiranuka-cho Mukawa Association for Preservation and

Transference 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 forPeople's Culture

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 January 28, 1980

the 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 thePreservation of Hometown Performing Arts,Noh-Mai Division

Mutsu City Association for the Preservationof Noh-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 December 15, 1997

Izumiyama Izumiyama no Nanasaiji-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 May 4,1976

Hayachine 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 Sai no Matsuriba Ichinoseki City; Ofunato City; Association for the Preservation of the January 12, 1985

Gyoji Miyagi Prefecture, Kesennuma Murone Shrine FestivalCity

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

Association for the Preservation of IwasakiOnikenbai

Association for the Preservation ofNameshida Onikenbai

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 Yumotono Taue Odori

Association for the Preservation ofNagafukuro no Taue Odori

Association for the Preservation of Baba noTaue Odori

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

Kannari Obasama Ennen

Ogatsu Houin Kagura Ishinomaki City,Ogatsu-cho Association for the Preservation of December 20, 1996

Ogatsuhouin Kagura

Hata no Oyamagake Kesennuma City, Aza Akaiwahata Hata Shrine Representatives Association December 27,2000

Yonekawa no Mizukaburi Tome City Association for the Preservation of December 27, 2000

Yonekawa 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 May 4,1976

Dainichido Bugaku

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

Kagura Horohasan 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

Saeno 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

Honkai Shishi-mai Bangaku Yurihonjo City, Chokai-machi Association for the Transmission of Honkai March 9, 2011

Shishi-mai Bangaku (Kamimomoyake-kouchu, Shimomomoyake-Kouchu,Kamihitane-kouchu, Nakahitane-kouchu,Maenosawa-kouchu, Shimohitane-kouchu,Sarukura-kouchu, Kouya-kouchu, Nikai-kouchu, Amaike-kouchu, Yakiyama-kouchu,Hirane-kouchu, Sagenabe-kouchu)

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

Hayashike Bugaku Sagae City, Oaza 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, Association for the Preservation of Gohoden May 4,1976

Furyu Gohoden 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 January 21, 1981

Gyoji machi Tajima Gion Festival btoya Event

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

Odori Azuma-cho; Nishiki-machi; Kita Performing ArtsToromi

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

Kohata 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 May4,1976

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 May17,1977

Hometown Performing Arts

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

Gyoji Karasuyama Yama-age

Kawamata no Genpukushiki Nikko City, Oaza 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 Toro- Annaka City, Nakajuku Association for the Preservation of Nakajuku May 17, 1977

ningyo Itoayatsuri Toroningyo

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

Oaza Gotanda aza Shirakubo Ocha-ko

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

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 Kuki City Association for the Preservation of Saibara May 4,1976

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

Oaza 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

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

Tamashiki Jinjya Kagura Kazo City Association for the Preservation of Tamashiki March 13, 2008

Jinjya Kagura

Konosu no Akamono Seisaku Konosu City Association for the Preservation of Konosu March 9, 2011

Gijutsu no Akamono

Chiba Kiraigo Sanbu -gun, Yokoshibahikari- Association for the Preservation of Kiraigo May 4,1976

machi, Musho

Shiramazu no Omachi 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 ofFloats

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

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

of Kazusa-bori Techniques

Kizumi no Fujimi Seisaku SosaCity, 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 May 4,1976 ,

Ta-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, 1999

Gyoji Monoiminanomikoto Shrine Katsuo Tsuri

Niijima no O-odori Niijima-mura, Honson, Wakagou Association for the Preservation of Niijima 0- February 21, 2005

odori

Association for the Preservation of WakagouO-odori

Shimohirai no Hou-ou no Mai Nishi Tama -gun, Hinode-machi Association for the Preservation of Hou-ou March 15, 2006

no 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- AssGciation 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- December 20, 1996

machi Matsuri

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

machi Sagicho

Mito no Oshoro Nagashi Miura City, Hatsuse-machi Association for the Preservation of Mito March 9, 2011

Oshoro Nagashi

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

Promotion 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-mura Ningyo

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

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

Kuruma Daue

Itoigawa, Nou no Bugaku Itoigawa 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 December 28, 1987

Take 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 theGanjiki Botamochi Festival

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

Gijutsu 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; ToyamaCity, 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

Nagashl Ward 3

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

HikiyamaGyoji 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 makingSugegasa

Muramachi no Sainokami Simoniikawa-gun, Nyuzen-machi Association for the Presevation of Sainokami March 9, 2010

Matsuri

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 Bunya NingyoJoruri

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-Sai no Nanao City Okumakabuto Festival Association January 21, 1981

Wakubata Gyoji

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

Festival Dekayama

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

City, Unoura-machi Association

Noto no Agehama Shiki Seien Suzu City, Shimizu-machi Association 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- Association for the Preservation of Mizu-umi May 4,1976

umi Dengaku Noh Mai

Mutsuki Shinji Fukui City, Omori-cho 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 machi-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 Tenzushi Mai Kofu City, Kose-machi Association for the Preservation of Tenzushi- May 4,1976

Mai

Mushono no Dain'enbutsu Uenohara City, Mushono Association for the Preservation of Mushono December 26, 1995

Dainenbutsu

Yoshida no Himatsuri Fujiyoshida City, Kamiyoshida Association for the Preservation of Yoshida March 8, 2012

no Himatsuri

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, Sakabe Omori Suwa Shrine Association May 23, 1978

Kagura Oaza Kamihara, Aza Sakabe, AzaMukaigata, Aza Ogouchi

Association for the Preservation ofMukaigata Okiyome Festival

Ikedai Shrine Association

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

Minami Shinano-mura Toyama ShimotsukiFestival

Ono Shrine Association

Sanjo Shrine Association

Association for the Preservation of theYaegochi Sho Hachiman Shrine ToyamaShimotsuki Festival

Jo Shrine Association

Atago Shrine Association

Association for the Preservation of the WadaSuwa Shrine Toyama Shimotsuki Festival

Jitsugetsu Shrine Association

Inari Shrine Association/

Association for the Preservation of KizawaHachiman Shrine Toyama ShimotsukiFestival

Shiroyama Shrine Association

Okumano Shrine Association

Usa Hachiman Shrine Association

Toyama Tenmangu Shrine Association

Association for the Preservation of KamimuraToyama Shimotsuki Festival

Association for the Preservation of KamimuraToyama Shimotsuki Festival, KamimachiBranchAssociation for the Preservation of KamimuraToyama Shimotsuki Festival, NakasatoRr;:mr.hAssociation for the Preservation of KamimuraToyama Shimotsuki Festival, Hodoya Branch

Association for the Preservation of KamimuraToyama 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 Bon Odori Shimoina -gun, Anancho, Niino Niino Kogen Bon Odori Association December 16, 1998

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

Odori Nenbutsu

Kosuge no Hashiramatsu Gyoji liyama City Association for the Preservation of Kosuge March 9, 2011

Hashiramatsu

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 May17,1977

Ennen

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

Gyoji Shrine 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 J 1979

Shrine Shinji Geino

Furukawa Matsuri no Okoshi HidaCity 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, 1981

Hongo Bunraku

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

Odori

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 May4,1976

Misakubo-cho, Okuryoke, 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 December 28, 1987

Tokuyama 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 KawanaHiyondori

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

Hirugaya no Ta-asobi Makinohara City, Hirugaya Association for the Preservation of Hirugaya March 8, 2012

no Taasobi

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

Toyone-mura, and Shitara-cho Kitashitara Hanamatsuri

Association for the Preservation of FuttoHanamatsuri

Association for the Preservation ofShimoawashiro Hanamatsuri

Association for the Preservation ofKobayashi Hanamatsuri

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 ofNakazaike Hanamatsuri

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 May 22,1978

Damine, Shinshiro City, Kadoya Mikawasan 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 Sai no Tsushima City, Aisai City Owari Tsushima Tenno Matsuri January 28, 1980

Danjiribune Gyoji Association,lchieguruma Association

Toyohashi Shinmeisha no Oni Toyohashi City Association for the Preservation of the January 28, 1980

Matsuri Toyohashi Oni Festival

Chiryu no Dashi Bunraku to Chiryu City Association for the Preservation of Chiryu March 29, 1990

Karakuri Dashi Bunraku

Association for the Preservation of ChiryuKarakuri

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

gun Kota-cho Manzai

Association for the Preservation of AnjoMikawa Manzai

Association for the Preservation of NishioCity Mikawa 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 December 15, 1997

Odori Yo-nenbutsu and Bon-Odori

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

Inuyama Matsuri no Yama Inuyama City Association for the Preservation of the March 15,2006

Gyoji Inuyama Festival

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

Dashi Gyoji Kamezaki Shiohi Festival

Sunarimatsuri no Ama-gun, Kanie-cho, Sunari Cultural Properties Protection Committee of March 8, 2012

Danjiribunegyoji to SunariMiyoshinagashi

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

Anori no Ningyo Shibai Shima City, Ago-cho, Anon 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 Nagahama City Nagahama Hikiyama Culture Association February 3, 1979

no 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 Kyoto City Foundation for Gion Festival Preservation February 3, 1979

Ceremony of the Kyoto Gion 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 KisshoinRokusai

Association for the Preservation of KuyaNenbutsu Kori

Association for the Preservation of KuzeRokusai

Association for the Preservation of

,-Koyamago Rousai

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 ofKamigamo Yasurai Dance

Association for the Preservation ofKawakami Yasurai 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

HanagasaDance

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

Shrine Folk Performing Arts

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

Matsuno'o-dera Hotokemai

Saeki Dourou Kameoka City Association forthe Presevation of Saeki March 11, 2009

Dourou

Osaka Shoryoe no Bugaku Osaka City, Tennoji-ku, Shitennoji Tennoji Bugaku Association May4,1976

, 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 May 17,1977

Jinja Shinji Mai Sumiyoshi Shrine Shinji Mai

Tajima 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

Ama no Furyu O-odori Ko-odori Minamiawaji City, Amakami- Association for the Preservation of Ama March 9, 2011

machi Furyu O-odori

Sakoshi no Funamatsuri Ako City, Sakoshi Association for the Preservation of Sakoshi March 8, 2012

no Funatogyosai

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 December 26, 1995

Nenbutsuji Oni Hashiri

Narazuhiko Jinja no Okina Mai Nara City, Narazaka-cho Narazuhiko 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

Ettsumi Onishi no Otsuna Sakurai City, Ettsumi Association for the Preservation of Ettsumi March 8, 2012

Sakurai City, Onishi Onishi no Otsuna Matsuri

Wakayama Nachi no Dengaku Higashi Muro -gun, Nachi Association for the Preservation of Nachi May 4,1976

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

Ao 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

Associatiqo 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 Tondou Tottori City, Ketaka-cho, Association for the Preservation of March 7, 2007

Sakenotsu Sakenotsu Tondou Festival

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

Misasa Jinsho

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

Shin Noh

Oki Kokubunji Rengee Mai Oki-gun, Okinoshima-cho, Ikeda Association for the Preservation of May 17, 1977

Okikokubunji Rengee Mai

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 Kanoashi-gun, Tsuwano-cho, Association for the Preservation of Yasaka December 13, 1994

Sagi Mai Ushiroda Shrine Sagi Mai

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

Guro

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

cho Hana Taue

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 Daisen Kuyo 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 Pre'servation ofNakamura Hashiramatsu

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

Jifuku no Toitoi Yamaguchi City, Ato Jifukukami, Association for the Preservation of Jifuku March 8, 2012

Ato Jufukushimo Toitoi

Tokushima Nishiiya no Jindai Odori Miyoshi City Association for the Preservation of Jindai May 4,1976

Odori

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

Anan City; Katsuura-gun, Joruri (Foundation)Katsuuracho; 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 l

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

Nagasaki 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

Malsubayashi O-Noh

Yatsushiro Myokensai no Yatsushiro City Association for the Preservation of March 9, 2011

Shinko Gyoji Yatsushiro Myoken Sai

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 December 20, 1996

area, Mameda area Gion 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 May 22,1978

Takachiho Area Kagura

Association for the Preservation of IwatoArea Kagura

Association for the Preservation of TabaruArea Kagura

Association for the Preservation of KaminoArea Kagura

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

Oaza 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

Takaharu no Kanme Nishimorokata-gun, Takaharu-cho Association for the Preservation of Sano March 11, 2010

Kagura

Association for the Preservation ofHaraigawa Kagura

Kagoshima Shodon Shibaya Oshima-gun,Setouchi-cho, Association for the Preservation of Shodon May4,1976

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

Association for the Preservation of TeuchiMotomachi Toshidon

Association for the Preservation of KatanouraToshidon

Association for the Preservation of AoseToshidon

Association for the Preservation ofSesenoura Toshidon

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-cho Jugoya Event

Associationfor 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 Sushi 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 NishiArea Performing 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 Paantou 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 Techniaues(a) Holders

Name of Technique (Date of Selection) Name of Holder Other Name Date of DesignationWoodworking Techniques for Structures Matsuura Shoji June 21. 1990(May 4. 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 n. 1977

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

Watanabe Katsuhiko July 8. 2002

Production of Handmade Paper for Fukunishi Hiroyuki May 9. 1978Mountings (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)(May 21.1979)

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

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 Takada Mitsuo May 31. 199531. 1995)

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 Yoshihisa September 5. 2011Dye (May 31. 1995)

Production of Tools for Collecting Lacquer Nakahata Fumitoshi May 31.1995Sap(May 31. 1995)

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 Fujii Genjiro June 8, 1998Mounting (June 8, 1998)

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

Production of Brushes for Lacquerwork lzumi Seiji Izumi Seikichi the Nineth June 8, 1998(June 8, 1998)

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

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, Sato Haruo June 12,20012001)

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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, 2003kasur((July 10, 2003)

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

Oshiro Yoshimasa

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

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

Tanaka Shigemi September 6, 2010

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

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

Slate Shingle Roofing (August 30, 2005) Sasaki Shinpei August 30, 2005

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

Keppatu (Hairdo Techniques for Okinawan Kohagura Sukenori Konami Norio September 11, 2008Traditional Perfoemance)(September 11,2008)Production of Handmade Paper for Uekubo Ryoji September 2, 2009Mountings (Misugami)(September 2, 2009)Production of Brushes for Makie Murata Shigeyuki September 6, 2010(September 6, 2010)

Production of Wooden Shingle (Yaneita) Kuriyama Mitsuhiro September 5, 2011(September 5, 2011)

(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 Bijyutsuin 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)

Japanese Association for the Conservation of September 2, 2009Techniques for Traditional Architecture

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

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 (Bem; 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 November 16, 1991Fibre (November 16, 1991) of 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 Society of Artisans for Production and July 8, 2002Festivals (July 8, 2002) Restoration of Floats for Festivals

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

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

Production and Restoration of Kabuki Ishou Association for Conservation of Techniques July 8, 2002

IT Included element sed on the ion of the

Council for tural Affairs of ve

IT Included element based on the decision of the Council for Cultural Affairs of the Government

Name

WASHOKU; Traditional Dietary Cultures of the Japanese

Date of Inclusion

February 17,2012