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The UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN: UNESCO Creative Cities Network) was established in 2004 by UNESCO.
It aims to promote the development of local creative industries and sustainable development through international collaboration among the creative cities.
UCCN has seven creative fields; Literature, Film, Music, Craft & Folk Art, Design, Media Art, and Gastronomy Each creative city participates the network to exchange knowledge and experiences. 350 cities are designated as the cities of UCCN worldwide, and 53 cities are designated in the field of Literature. (As of October, 2023)
On October 31 in2023, Okayama City was designated as the first City of Literature in Japan by UNESCO.
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The UNESCO Creative Cities NetworkOpen in a new window
New Member Cities of UNESCO Creative Cities Network 2023 (55 cities)Open in a new window
About UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UNESCO Creative Cities Network)Open in a new window< MEXT>
Creative Cities of Literature World Map
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Creative Cities of Literature_53 Cities Map(PDF format 508.24KB)