Pola Foundation for the Promotion of Traditional Japanese Culture

Established:

December 12, 1979
December 1, 2011 (Registered as a Public Interest Incorporated Foundation.)

Objectives:

Preserving, passing on and promoting intangible traditional culture, such as prominent traditional craft techniques, traditional performing arts, folk activities and events in Japan to contribute to the improvement and development of Japanese culture.

Address:

Pola 2nd Bldg. 2-2-10 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, 141-0031 Japan. Map

Tel:

+81-3-3494-7653

Fax:

+81-3-3494-7597

E-mail:

info@polaculture.or.jp

About the Pola Award for Traditional Japanese Culture:

The “Pola Award for Traditional Japanese Culture,” which was established in 1981, is awarded to individuals and groups who contributed to intangible traditional Japanese culture and are expected to accomplish more in the future, so as to honor their continued achievements and improved performance. Award categories are for intangible traditional culture, such as traditional handicraft techniques, traditional performing arts, folk activities and events. There are three awards: Excellence Award, Encouragement Award and Regional Award.

About Traditional Culture Documentary Films:

Since 1980 the finest of Japan’s intangible culture, such as distinguished techniques by living national treasures, and folk activities and events passed down across Japan, have been featured in documentary films. Approximately 50 documentary films have been made so far and many of them have received film awards.