Japan's paper to be included in UNESCO intangible heritage

GIFU, Japan - A woman is seen in the process of making "washi," traditional Japanese handmade paper, in Mino, Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, on Oct. 20, 2014. The paper has been shortlisted for inclusion on UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list.

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