Japan to nominate shodo calligraphy for UNESCO heritage list in 2026

Japan decided Monday to nominate shodo Japanese calligraphy for inscription to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in the fall of 2026, while also approving applications to add six items to its existing listings in 2025.The government will submit all nomination documents to the U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization by the end of March, officials said.Shodo calligraphy, which was designated by Japan as an intangible cultural property in 2021, involves handwriting characters in a decorative style using tools such as ink brushes.Japan's calligraphy culture has developed…READ FULL ARTICLE