Categories
The Agency for Cultural Affairs designates tangible cultural properties as National Treasures in thirteen categories based on type. The agency generally distinguishes between "buildings and structures" (建造物, kenzōbutsu?), and "fine arts and crafts" (美術工芸品, bijutsu kōgeihin?). Each main category is subdivided into subcategories. The 217 structural cultural properties are separated into six categories; and the 868 fine arts and crafts cultural properties are separated into seven categories.
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