Sake, Japan and UNESCO

UNESCO Recognizes Japanese Sake as Cultural Heritage for Its Divine History
Japan's famous rice wine, sake, has been inducted into UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, marking a significant acknowledgment of the nation's rich culinary traditions. Sake has a long history in Japanese culture,
UNESCO adds traditional Japanese sake brewing to Intangible Cultural Heritage list
UNESCO said on Wednesday that it was adding traditional Japanese knowledge and skills used in the production of sake and "shochu" distilled spirits to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
Japan's centuries-old sake tradition recognized on UNESCO cultural heritage list
UNESCO recognized Japan's ancient process of sake brewing as an "intangible cultural heritage" on Wednesday, which producers hope will boost global interest in the traditional rice wine that dates back centuries but has waned in popularity at home.
Sake Was Just Added to UNESCO's 'Cultural Heritage of Humanity' List
Old Japanese Drink to its “Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity” list. More specifically, UNESCO added the "traditional knowledge and skills of sake-making with koji mold in Japan."
Palestinian soap-making practice added to UNESCO cultural heritage list
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Ethnic Slovak naïve paintings from Serbia join UNESCO’s list of cultural heritage
UNESCO has inscribed ethnic Slovak naïve paintings from a village in Serbia on its list of intangible cultural heritage.
Kebaya inscribed in Unesco's representative list of intangible cultural heritage
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture said Malaysia, together with Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand, successfully secured Unesco recognition.
UNESCO recognises traditional Nablus soap-making as Intangible Cultural Heritage
UNESCO has added the centuries-old tradition of Nabulsi soap-making to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list.
Triggerfish & UNESCO Look To Address Gender Disparity In African Animation Through Creators Lab Initiative
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UNESCO mum on whether it will offer its fact-checking training to UN officials
A source familiar with the Israeli mission to the United Nations wasn’t aware of the U.N. agency offering the course to officials at the global body.
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Querétaro named a 2024 UNESCO ‘Lifelong Learning City’
UNESCO recognized the central Mexican city for its exemplary support of learning initiatives that cater to all ages.
Japan’s famous sake joins UNESCO’s cultural heritage list, a boost to brewers and enthusiasts
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Triggerfish & UNESCO Partner to Support African Women in Animation
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Kalaburagi monuments miss Unesco tag, people criticise govts
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Trying out Vienna's UNESCO recognised sausages
Vienna. But this snack has just got tastier after receiving the official stamp of approval as part of Austria's heritage.