Eligibility Age 36 or younger (born on or after October 28, 1986)
*Exceptional age limit only for the 9th Competition which was postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic. Normally, the age limit is 33.
Application Rules See "7 Application Rules" of Guide for Applicants
Submission Period Thursday January 5 to Monday May 1, 2023.
All application materials MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 1, 2023.
Online Application will be accepted from 12:00 noon (JST), Thursday January 5 and closed at 12:00 noon (JST), Monday May 1, 2023
Adjudication See "15 Adjudication" of Guide for Applicants
Prizes & Awards The 1st prize                          3,000,000yen   Trophy, certificate of merit
The 2nd prize                         1,500,000yen   Trophy, certificate of merit
The 3rd prize                             750,000yen   Trophy, certificate of merit
Finalists prize                            400,000yen   Certificate of merit
Audience prize                           Certificate of merit, additional awards 
MIURA Tamaki Special Prize     Special scholarship for Japanese nationals

Guide for Applicants

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Guide for Applicants

Apply Online

Online application for the 9th Competition has been closed at 12:00 noon (JST) on Monday, May 1.

Application FAQ

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Application FAQ