Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 7 September 2026
The 76th National Calligraphy Competition, organized by the All Japan Shogei Culture Institute, accepts entries across student and adult divisions with no stated eligibility restrictions. The entry fee is approximately $500 USD, with a deadline of September 11, 2026. Top work receives Cabinet-level recognition.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. September 11, 2026
“September 11, 2026 (Friday) - submission deadline, must arrive by this date”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. $500 to apply
“500 entry (page-verified amount, currency unconfirmed)”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. 文部科学大臣賞 (Cabinet-level recognition)
Who can apply. No restrictions stated (参加資格：不問). Open to all; includes student divisions (kindergarten through high school), general adult division, instructor division, and administrative division.
How they choose. Juried
“Judges commissioned by the All Japan Shogei Culture Institute (全日本書芸文化院委嘱の審査員). Awards given across multiple tiers (Minister of Education Award, Tokyo Governor Award, Grand Prize, Superior Prize, Special Selection Prize, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and others).”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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