The Association for Japanese Noh Plays is generally authorized as the Important Intangible Cultural Property 'Noh,' and noh actors admitted to the Association for Japanese Noh Plays are considered to be the general holder of the Important Intangible Cultural Property.
日本能楽会は重要無形文化財「能楽」の総合認定を受けているため、日本能楽会への入会を認められた能楽師は、重要無形文化財総合認定保持者となる。