Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties
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The Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties is Japan’s fundamental legal framework for designating, conserving, and managing important cultural assets such as historic sites, buildings, artworks, and intangible traditions.
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Target entity: Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties Context triple: [Agency for Cultural Affairs of Japan, oversees, Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties]
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Important Cultural Properties of Japan
Important Cultural Properties of Japan are officially designated cultural assets—such as buildings, artworks, and artifacts—recognized by the Japanese government for their exceptional historical, artistic, or academic value and protected under national heritage laws.
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Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
The Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage is a UNESCO treaty adopted in 2003 that aims to protect and promote living cultural expressions and traditions worldwide.
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Judicial Scrivener Act of Japan
The Judicial Scrivener Act of Japan is the law that defines and regulates the qualifications, scope of work, and professional responsibilities of judicial scriveners, who handle legal documentation and certain limited legal procedures in Japan.
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International Charter for the Conservation and Restoration of Monuments and Sites
The International Charter for the Conservation and Restoration of Monuments and Sites, commonly known as the Venice Charter, is a foundational international document that sets out principles and guidelines for the preservation and restoration of cultural heritage and historic monuments.
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National Treasures of Japan
The National Treasures of Japan are the country’s most highly valued cultural properties, encompassing exceptional works of art, architecture, and historical artifacts officially designated for special protection and preservation.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties Target entity description: The Law for the Protection of Cultural Properties is Japan’s fundamental legal framework for designating, conserving, and managing important cultural assets such as historic sites, buildings, artworks, and intangible traditions.
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A.
Important Cultural Properties of Japan
Important Cultural Properties of Japan are officially designated cultural assets—such as buildings, artworks, and artifacts—recognized by the Japanese government for their exceptional historical, artistic, or academic value and protected under national heritage laws.
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B.
Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
The Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage is a UNESCO treaty adopted in 2003 that aims to protect and promote living cultural expressions and traditions worldwide.
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C.
Judicial Scrivener Act of Japan
The Judicial Scrivener Act of Japan is the law that defines and regulates the qualifications, scope of work, and professional responsibilities of judicial scriveners, who handle legal documentation and certain limited legal procedures in Japan.
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D.
International Charter for the Conservation and Restoration of Monuments and Sites
The International Charter for the Conservation and Restoration of Monuments and Sites, commonly known as the Venice Charter, is a foundational international document that sets out principles and guidelines for the preservation and restoration of cultural heritage and historic monuments.
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E.
National Treasures of Japan
The National Treasures of Japan are the country’s most highly valued cultural properties, encompassing exceptional works of art, architecture, and historical artifacts officially designated for special protection and preservation.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Japanese law
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cultural heritage protection law ⓘ |
| administeredBy | Agency for Cultural Affairs of Japan ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
prevent loss of cultural heritage
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promote public access to cultural properties ⓘ promote transmission of traditional culture ⓘ |
| allows | registration system for cultural properties ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Bunkazai Hogohō
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surface form:
Bunkazai hogohō
Bunkazai Hogohō ⓘ
surface form:
Bunkazai no hogo ni kansuru hōritsu
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| appliesTo | cultural properties in Japan ⓘ |
| country | Japan ⓘ |
| defines |
criteria for designation of cultural properties
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responsibilities of local governments regarding cultural properties ⓘ responsibilities of owners of cultural properties ⓘ |
| encourages |
cooperation between national and local governments for cultural property protection
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public participation in cultural property protection ⓘ |
| enforcedBy | Agency for Cultural Affairs of Japan ⓘ |
| includesCategory |
Historic Site
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Important Cultural Properties of Japan ⓘ
surface form:
Important Cultural Property
Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan ⓘ
surface form:
Important Intangible Cultural Property
Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of Japan ⓘ
surface form:
Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property
Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan ⓘ
surface form:
Important Tangible Folk Cultural Property
National Treasure ⓘ Natural Monument ⓘ Place of Scenic Beauty ⓘ Registered Monument ⓘ Registered Tangible Cultural Property ⓘ Registered Tangible Folk Cultural Property ⓘ |
| jurisdiction | Japan ⓘ |
| language | Japanese ⓘ |
| providesFor |
penalties for damage to cultural properties
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subsidies for preservation of cultural properties ⓘ tax incentives related to cultural properties ⓘ |
| purpose |
conservation of cultural properties
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designation of cultural properties ⓘ management of cultural properties ⓘ utilization of cultural properties ⓘ |
| regulates |
buried cultural properties
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cultural landscapes ⓘ folk cultural properties ⓘ groups of traditional buildings ⓘ intangible cultural properties ⓘ monuments ⓘ tangible cultural properties ⓘ traditional techniques for conservation of cultural properties ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Operational Guidelines for the Implementation of the World Heritage Convention
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surface form:
UNESCO World Heritage protection principles
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| requires |
designation procedures for cultural properties
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permission for alteration of designated properties ⓘ |
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