Rice And Sake As Cultural Heritage For Humanity

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Since ancient times, rice cultivation has been considered a special blessing bestowed by the gods, and it is an essential element in Japanese culture, not only as a source of food, but also for nurturing and maintaining health, life, and…

Spiritual Heritage Passed Down From The Ancient Jomon Period

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The Meyasubako (目安箱, suggestion box) was installed in front of the Tokugawa Shogunate’s Council of Ministers (評定所) in 1721. The Meyasubako, which was set up by the eighth shogun, Yoshimune (吉宗, 1716-1745), as one of the Kyoho Reforms (享保の改革), allowed anyone, except…

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