fountainhead of culture; Ministry of Education
Literary or formal term for the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (文部科学省) or its predecessor, emphasizing its role as the source of cultural and educational authority. Often used in journalistic or rhetorical contexts.
It should fulfill its role as the fountainhead of culture.
文教の府は新しい学習指導要領を発表した。
The Ministry of Education announced new curriculum guidelines.