National Treasure (Japan)
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A National Treasure is the most precious of Japan's Tangible Cultural Properties, as determined and designated by the Agency for Cultural Affairs. A Tangible Cultural Property is considered to be of historic or artistic value, classified either as "buildings and structures" or as "fine arts and crafts". Each National Treasure must show outstanding workmanship, a high value for world cultural history, or exceptional value for scholarship.
First of the scrolls of Frolicking Animals and Humans owned by Kōzan-ji
In 1931, Himeji Castle became a National Treasure under the National Treasures Preservation Law of 1929.
Kon-dō and five-storied pagoda at Hōryū-ji, two of the world's oldest wooden structures, dating to around 700
Lacquer toiletry case with cart wheels in stream design
Agency for Cultural Affairs
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The Agency for Cultural Affairs is a special body of the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). It was set up in 1968 to promote Japanese arts and culture.
Office building
Office building with kadomatsu in 2005
The Headquarters for Vitalizing Regional Cultures was set up in 2017.