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Registered Intangible Folk Cultural Properties of Japan

登録無形民俗文化財

Browse Japan’s Registered Intangible Folk Cultural Properties nationwide. Filter by prefecture, period, and category, with concise stories, maps, and practical travel tips.

7 total Registered Intangible Folk Cultural Properties 47 prefectures

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Kochi Registered Intangible Folk Cultural Properties

Tosa-Bushi Manufacturing Techniques

Kochi's Tosa-bushi is hard, mold-cured dried bonito made over months of smoking and mold-curing, one of Japan's first registered folk techniques as of 2021.

Ishikawa Registered Intangible Folk Cultural Properties

Noto Ishiru and Ishiri Manufacturing Technology

Discover ishiru and ishiri, the traditional fish sauces of the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture. Made from sardines, mackerel, or squid viscera fermented with salt for over a year, this amber-colored seasoning was designated a Registered Intangible Folk Cultural Property in 2023—the first such honor for Ishikawa. Explore its history, production technique, regional cuisine, and visitor guidance.

Kagawa Registered Intangible Folk Cultural Properties

Sanuki Soy Sauce Brewing Techniques

Yamagata Registered Intangible Folk Cultural Properties

Shonai Bamboo Roll Manufacturing Techniques

Shiga Registered Intangible Folk Cultural Properties

Omi's Narezushi Manufacturing Techniques

Kagoshima Registered Intangible Folk Cultural Properties

Brown Sugar Production Techniques of the Satsunan Islands

Akita Registered Intangible Folk Cultural Properties

Odate's Tonburi Manufacturing Techniques