As of November 2024, a total number of around **** thousand Important Cultural Properties in the form of sculptures were recorded in Japan, of which *** were National Treasures. Important Cultural Properties are designated by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) as carrying a particular historical and academic value for the country. National Treasures are the most precious assets among the Important Cultural Properties additionally selected by the ministry.
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Agency for Cultural Affairs (Japan), & MEXT (Japan). (November 1, 2024). Number of Important Cultural Properties and National Treasures in Japan in 2024, by category [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 01, 2026, from /statistics/1174041/japan-number-cultural-properties-national-treasures-by-category/
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