Report on National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties (structures) Designation Submitted

On October 18, the Council for Cultural Affairs submitted a report on six structures to be designated as Important Cultural Properties to HAGIUDA Kōichi, the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. The list includes the former Shimazu family residence (Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo), designed by British architect Josiah Condor, and the Kanagawa Prefectural Government Office Building (Yokohama City), which is considered a pioneer in government building architecture, to be designated as Important Cultural Properties. In addition to the list, the Tatsuno region of Tatsuno City, Hyōgo Prefecture, and the Kasedafumoto region of Minamisatsua City, Kagoshima Prefecture, were also suggested to be the Important Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings. (Japanese)