ADDING MULTIMEDIA Promoting Japan Heritage Stories Abroad to Stimulate Inbound Tourism – “Travel through Our History,” a Specially Produced Promotional Video for International Audiences Premieres November 22, 2024

TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov 22, 2024–

Since 2015, the Agency for Cultural Affairs has designated stories that convey Japan’s culture and traditions through the diverse historical charms and characteristics of various regions as “Japan Heritage.” The agency supports initiatives that comprehensively utilize various tangible and intangible cultural properties essential to telling these stories.

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