noun
important intangible folk cultural property
Official Japanese government designation for significant intangible folk cultural assets, such as performing arts, rituals, and craft techniques. Often abbreviated as 重要無形民俗文化財.
See also: 重要無形文化財
この祭りは重要無形民俗文化財に指定されている。
This festival is designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property.
Refers to important intangible cultural properties (e.g., performing arts, crafts) designated by the national government, whereas 重要無形民俗文化財 specifically covers folk cultural properties.
Designation for important tangible folk cultural properties (e.g., tools, clothing, buildings), contrasting with the intangible focus of 重要無形民俗文化財.
Compound of 重要 (important) + 無形 (intangible) + 民俗 (folk) + 文化財 (cultural property). A modern legal/administrative term.