Report on Living National Treasures Designation Submitted

On July 17, the Council for Cultural Affairs (Commissioner: MIYATA Ryōhei) submitted a report on four people to be designated as Important Intangible Cultural Properties (Living National Treasures) to SHIMOMURA Hakubun, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. The list includes ŌSUMI Yukie, metalwork artist who has created a modern style of work with fluid lines and the unique colors of metal. (Japanese)