Japan decided Friday to nominate kabuki for recognition by UNESCO for entry to the list of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
Based on the recommendation by the Cultural Council's cultural properties subcommittee, the Cultural Affairs Agency will submit the nomination to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization by the end of September.
A UNESCO committee plans to assess the masterpieces nominated by countries around the world and announce a new set of designated masterpieces next July.