33 Japan festivals added to UNESCO heritage list

33 Japan festivals added to UNESCO heritage list

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrives at his office in Tokyo on Dec. 1, 2016. On the accession of 33 traditional festivals from across Japan to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, Abe said he was proud to hand them down to future generations. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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