33 Japan festivals added to UNESCO heritage list

33 Japan festivals added to UNESCO heritage list

Japan's representative (2nd from L) is congratulated in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Nov. 30, 2016, as 33 traditional festivals from across the country were added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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