News Special page on UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage "Traditional Sake Brewing"

2025 January 12

Japan's proud traditional sake brewing has been registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage!

This historic decision marks a major step forward in earnest that Japan's sake brewing culture will be recognized around the world.

Please see the links below for registration details and related information:

  • Agency for Cultural Affairs website
  • UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Homepage
  • Website of the Society for Preservation of Traditional Japanese Sake Brewing Techniques Using Koji Mushrooms

It also includes comments from the Commissioner of the National Tax Agency and reference materials.
For more details, please visit the official website!

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A new promotional page for "Traditional Sake Brewing" has been launched.

You can see it from the link below.
 URL:https://www.nta.go.jp/traditional_sake_making/index.htm

Visit this page and rediscover the wonders of Japan's sake brewing culture!