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Sustainability of Japan’s Intangible Cultural Heritage

In: Sustainability Management in Heritage and Tourism

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  • Takamitsu Jimura

    (Musashi University)

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This chapter discusses sustainability of Japan’s intangible cultural heritage, including performing arts and conservation techniques. The Agency for Cultural Affairs lists three categories of intangible cultural properties and the value of some important ones are also recognised internationally by UNESCO. Economic sustainability of intangible cultural heritage can be maintained or enhanced by financial supports from the public sector. As many of them function as tourism resources, income generated through tourism can also back their economic sustainability. Serving diverse purposes, including tourism, is essential for socio-cultural sustainability of intangible cultural heritage, because this can strengthen its meaning in Japanese society. Preserving and implementing intangible cultural heritage following traditional ways is beneficial for its environmental sustainability. Such approaches mirror the notion of mottainai and is seen as the embodiment of mottainai spirit. Recently, the Japanese Government expected Japan’s cultural heritage to be more sustainable in its own right, focusing on its utilisation. To this end, the Japan Heritage scheme was established in 2015. A ‘story’ unique/distinctive to a certain locale is created, using its tangible and intangible heritage in an integrated manner, and can attract domestic and international visitors. The ultimate goal of the scheme is to revitalise local communities across Japan.

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  • Takamitsu Jimura, 2023. "Sustainability of Japan’s Intangible Cultural Heritage," Springer Books, in: Sustainability Management in Heritage and Tourism, chapter 3, pages 69-97, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-031-40269-2_3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-40269-2_3
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