Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 2 September 2026
The Ryokan Memorial Museum hosts a free postcard-picture-letter contest open to elementary students and older, with entries due by August 31, 2026. The top prize is ¥20,000. Entries combine imagery related to the historical monk Ryokan with personal messages.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. August 31, 2026
“2026年08月31日（月）必着 (August 31, 2026, must arrive by postmark). Results announced by September 30, 2026.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. Prize ¥20,000 (approx. $140 USD)
“First prize (3 works): ¥20,000 + certificate + museum merchandise. Special prize for elementary/middle school students (2 works): ¥5,000 book gift card + certificate + museum merchandise.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Who can apply. Elementary school students and above. Minors under 18 require parental consent. No nationality or residency restriction stated.
How they choose. Juried
“Judged by: town mayor, town education director, Ryokan Memorial Hall support club leaders, local postal office director, local organization representatives, museum director.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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