ELIGIBILITY:

Persons of any nationality and age are encouraged to submit works.

Eligible works must have been produced in 2022 or later by an individual or group. They cannot have been previously exhibited, including in other open-call exhibitions.

Entries are limited to one submission per applicant (individual or group) and are free.

Works should apply a contemporary perspective to craft techniques or materials in a way that is both unique and expressive.

Works in such genres and media as ceramics, metalwork, textile, lacquer, wood, bamboo, glass, dolls, leather, cloisonné, paper, and other fields are welcomed, as are works that combine craft techniques and materials.

Form and Dimensions

Form: Both three-dimensional and flat works will be accepted.

Dimensions: Combined height, width, and depth of no more than 350 centimeters, with a weight no greater than 50 kilograms.

For flat works: These restrictions include the size and weight of the frame.

Please refrain from putting glass or acrylic in the frame.

The Next Generation Award:

The Next Generation Award is open to those who are under the age of thirty-five as of the end of July 2025, when the final judging will be conducted. (Date of birth must be on or after August 1, 1990. In the case of a group, all members must meet the age requirement.)

Award Ceremony and Conference to be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025.

Award recipients are asked to attend the Award Ceremony.

Grand Prize and Second Prize recipients (or a representative of a group winning either) are asked to attend the Award Ceremony and Conference. To ensure that recipients can do so, funding for part of the expense of lodging and/or travel will be made available by the Executive Committee.

BENEFIT:

Grand Prize (1): 1,000,000 JPY

Second Prize (1): 500,000 JPY

Special Recognition Awards (3): 200,000 JPY

Next Generation Awards (2): 100,000 JPY