Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 29 August 2026
The Soka City government invites paintings of Soka Matsubara, a nationally designated scenic area, or pine trees for exhibition in autumn 2026. Entry is free; applicants must be Japan residents age 15 and older, excluding middle school students. Deadline is October 14, 2026.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. October 14, 2026
“11 October 2026 (must arrive); for physical delivery: 1-30 September 2026 advance registration required; works delivered 10-11 October 2026 10:00-16:00”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. Multiple awards (not specified)
“Grand Prize: 300,000 yen + certificate; Excellent Prize (3): 50,000 yen each; Honorable Mention (5): 20,000 yen each”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. Exhibition: 25 November – 4 December 2026
Who can apply. Residents of Japan, age 15 and above (excluding middle school students)
“Residents of Japan”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose. Juried
“Judges: Tetsuzou Taki (art critic), Akiji Hijikata (director of Kawasaki Okamoto Taro Museum), Kimiko Suzuki (Shin Seisaku Association member)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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