UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Registration of Washoku
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和食のユネスコ無形文化遺産登録
2013年、「和食:日本人の伝統的な食文化」がユネスコ無形文化遺産に登録されました。この登録は、和食の文化的価値を世界的に認められたことを意味します。和食の特徴は、季節の食材を生かし、自然の美しさを表現する盛り付けにあります。また、だしの旨味を活用し、健康的で栄養バランスの良い食事であることも評価されました。
この登録以降、海外での日本食レストランの増加や、日本の食材への関心が高まりました。観光客の中には、本場の和食を味わうために日本を訪れる人も増えています。一方で、日本国内では和食の伝統を守り、次世代に伝える取り組みが活発化しています。
しかし、課題もあります。若者の和食離れや、家庭での和食の機会減少が指摘されています。和食文化を守り、発展させていくためには、教育や啓発活動が重要になっています。
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Registration of Washoku
In 2013, "Washoku: Traditional Dietary Cultures of the Japanese" was registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. This registration means that the cultural value of washoku has been recognized globally. The characteristics of washoku lie in utilizing seasonal ingredients and presenting dishes in a way that expresses the beauty of nature. It was also appreciated for being a healthy and nutritionally balanced meal that utilizes the umami of dashi.
Since this registration, there has been an increase in Japanese restaurants overseas and growing interest in Japanese ingredients. Some tourists visit Japan specifically to taste authentic washoku. Meanwhile, in Japan, efforts to preserve the tradition of washoku and pass it on to the next generation have become more active.
However, there are challenges. The trend of young people moving away from washoku and the decrease in opportunities to eat washoku at home have been pointed out. Education and awareness activities are becoming important to preserve and develop washoku culture.
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