Jomon Terracotta Figurine Designated a National Treasure by Jaimee Uhlenbrock

“…They are awarded the title of kokuhō, or National Treasure, by the Agency for Cultural Affairs, an office of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology.…”
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Rethinking the Museum of Modern Art Kamakura by Kenji Watanabe

“…The exhibi- tion was organized by the National Archives of Modern Architecture, Agency for Cultural Affairs which was established in May 2012 for the first time in Japan. …”
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Rethinking the Museum of Modern Art Kamakura by Kenji Watanabe

“…The exhibi- tion was organized by the National Archives of Modern Architecture, Agency for Cultural Affairs which was established in May 2012 for the first time in Japan. …”
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Improving the FAIRness of Japanese Archaeological Grey Literature by Yuichi Takata, Peter Yanase

“…The decentralized administrative structure involves the national-level Agency for Cultural Affairs and local boards of education at prefectural and municipal levels. …”
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Can hyperspectral imaging be used to map corrosion products on outdoor bronze sculptures? by Emilio Catelli, Lise Lyngsnes Randeberg, Helena Strandberg, Bjørn Kåre Alsberg, Assimo Maris, Lily Vikki

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Institutionalisation of Japan Identity Construction Policy by Zadvornaya Elena S.

“…Enhanced efforts in the field of Japanese traditional and popular culture, education and creative content has led to a number of institutions appearance (like Japan Foundation Fund, Japan Creative Agency, Japan Culture Fund, Agency for Cultural Affairs, Cool Japan Fund, Japan brand Fund) and changing idea about the role of culture in foreign policy realization (it is fixed the documents of the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry), as well as a number of projects (Cool Japan, Visit Japan, Japan Culture Power, Japan Manga Awards, Kawaii Ambassadors, Cosplay International Fest and etc.). …”
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Review articles: Art and the body: The Tatsuno Art Project by Akiko KASUYA

“…Held with the support of the Agency for Cultural Affairs of Japan, the project aims to present contemporary art to people from across Japan and around the globe, and to capitalize on the region’s unique cultural heritage, creating opportunities for people to communicate with local residents and making Tatsuno a more dynamic and popular place to visit. …”
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The Shift of the Valuation and Management Model in Japanese Protected Townscapes from a Tourism Point of View to a Local Community and Environment Point of View: Case Studies of Uc... by Jon Alvarez

“…The Japanese government’s efforts to value and preserve traditional townscapes, which commenced in 1975, gave birth to the denken chiku (Japanese abbreviation for ‘Important Districts of Traditional Built Structures’) programme, whereby the Agency for Cultural Affairs established the valuation criteria for townscapes alongside a system of grants to ensure their survival. …”
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