A National Treasure (国宝, kokuhō) is the most precious of Japan's Tangible Cultural Properties, as determined and designated by the Agency for Cultural Affairs. A Tangible Cultural Property is considered to be of historic or artistic value, classified either as "buildings and structures" or as "fine arts and crafts". Each National Treasure must show outstanding workmanship, a high value for world cultural history, or exceptional value for scholarship. They include Here is the list in alphabetical order: Ancient Documents, Archaeological Materials, Castles, Crafts: others, Crafts: swords, Paintings, Residences, Sculptures, Shrines, Temples, Classical Chinese books, Japanese books and Writings: others.
