important cultual properties of japan

Designation of selected National Archives holdings as Important Cultural Properties of Japan began in 1955, when the "Honcho Zoku Monzui" and 3 other items were designated as Important Cultural Properties in the "Calligraphy and Classical Books Section " for materials of high value for our countryLs history of calligraphy and history of books. In 1956 -57, 10 additional items in this section were designated. After that, a "Historical Materials Section" was established for "especially notable materials relating to important historical events and topics in various fields." In 1983 the "Kuniezu narabini Gocho" were designated as an Important Cultural Property in this section. In 1989 the "Kutsukike Komonjo" were designated in the "Ancient Manuscripts Section." In 1998,"Kobunroku" became the first government documents and records to be designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan in the "Ancient Manuscripts Section." After a number of further designations, the National Archives currently has 28 Important Cultural Properties, of which 15 are in the "Calligraphy and Classical Books Section," 9 are in the "Historical Materials Section," and 4 are in the "Ancient Manuscripts Section."

Shoho Shiroezu (The map of Mihara)

photo:Shoho Shiroezu (The map of Mihara)

(Click on image to see large size.)

Honcho Zoku Monzui

photo:Honcho Zoku Monzui

(Click on image to see large size.)

Shobutsu Ruisan and Shobutsu Ruisan Zuyoku

photo:Shobutsu Ruisan and Shobutsu Ruisan Zuyoku

(Click on image to see large size.)

photo:Shobutsu Ruisan and Shobutsu Ruisan Zuyoku

(Click on image to see large size.)

Hokusa Bunryaku

photo:Hokusa Bunryaku

(Click on image to see large size.)

Mamiya Rinzo Kitaezoto Kenbun Kankei Kiroku

photo:Mamiya Rinzo Kitaezoto Kenbun Kankei Kiroku

(Click on image to see large size.)

Kutsukike Komonjo

photo:Kutsukike Komonjo

(Click on image to see large size.)

Azumakagami (Hojobon)

photo:Azumakagami (Hojobon)

(Click on image to see large size.)

UP

3-2 Kitanomaru Koen, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0091
TEL:+81-3-3214-0641

Copyright©2007 NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF JAPAN. All Rights Reserved.