23rd Senshu Illustration & Photo Contest Announced: Accepting Entries from June 1st to Sept 15th
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- 23rd Senshu Illustration & Photo Contest Announced: Accepting Entries from June 1st to Sept 15th
- Senshu Co., Ltd. has announced the "23rd Senshu Illustration & Photo Contest." Entries for the illustration category (theme: "Dream 2.0") and photo category (theme: "Signs of Beginning") will be accepted from June 1st to September 15th. The contest is open to individuals 16 years and older, regardless of professional status, with a grand prize of 200,000 yen for each category.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 10, 2026
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Senshu Co., Ltd. has announced the "23rd Senshu Illustration & Photo Contest." Entries for the illustration category (theme: "Dream 2.0") and photo category (theme: "Signs of Beginning") will be accepted from June 1st to September 15th. The contest is open to individuals 16 years and older, regardless of professional status, with a grand prize of 200,000 yen for each category.
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- June 10, 2026
Senshu Co., Ltd. has announced the "23rd Senshu Illustration & Photo Contest." Entries for the illustration category (theme: "Dream 2.0") and photo category (theme: "Signs of Beginning") will be accepted from June 1st to September 15th. The contest is open to individuals 16 years and older, regardless of professional status, with a grand prize of 200,000 yen for each category.
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Senshu Co., Ltd. is holding the "23rd Senshu Illustration & Photo Contest."
Held annually since 1999, the contest invites submissions from across Japan and abroad, recognizing exceptional work. With the goal of fostering creative talent alongside industry-leading judges, Senshu supports illustrators and photographers through expert guidance and exhibitions. Since the 21st event, the contest has been certified under "This is MECENAT."
■ Illustration Category ■
Theme: Dream 2.0
Eligibility: 16 years or older. Open to both professionals and amateurs.
Requirements: Flat works between A6 and A3 in size. Limit of 3 entries per person.
Copyright: The copyright of the winning works remains with the entrant.
Awards: Grand Prize (1 winner) 200,000 yen, Runner-up (1 winner) 100,000 yen, Excellence Award (2 winners) 50,000 yen, Honorable Mention (10 winners) commemorative gift.
■ Photo Category ■
Theme: Signs of Beginning
Eligibility: 16 years or older. Open to both professionals and amateurs.
Requirements: JPEG files up to 10MB per file. Limit of 3 entries per person.
Awards: Grand Prize (1 winner) 200,000 yen, Runner-up (1 winner) 100,000 yen, Excellence Award (2 winners) 50,000 yen, Honorable Mention (10 winners) commemorative gift.
Winners will receive direct advice from the judges.
Held annually since 1999, the contest invites submissions from across Japan and abroad, recognizing exceptional work. With the goal of fostering creative talent alongside industry-leading judges, Senshu supports illustrators and photographers through expert guidance and exhibitions. Since the 21st event, the contest has been certified under "This is MECENAT."
■ Illustration Category ■
Theme: Dream 2.0
Eligibility: 16 years or older. Open to both professionals and amateurs.
Requirements: Flat works between A6 and A3 in size. Limit of 3 entries per person.
Copyright: The copyright of the winning works remains with the entrant.
Awards: Grand Prize (1 winner) 200,000 yen, Runner-up (1 winner) 100,000 yen, Excellence Award (2 winners) 50,000 yen, Honorable Mention (10 winners) commemorative gift.
■ Photo Category ■
Theme: Signs of Beginning
Eligibility: 16 years or older. Open to both professionals and amateurs.
Requirements: JPEG files up to 10MB per file. Limit of 3 entries per person.
Awards: Grand Prize (1 winner) 200,000 yen, Runner-up (1 winner) 100,000 yen, Excellence Award (2 winners) 50,000 yen, Honorable Mention (10 winners) commemorative gift.
Winners will receive direct advice from the judges.
FAQ
第23回千修イラスト&写真コンテストの募集期間はいつまでですか？
募集期間は2026年6月1日から9月15日までです。
コンテストの応募資格について教えてください。
16歳以上であれば、プロ・アマ問わず誰でも応募可能です。
各部門のテーマは何ですか？
イラスト部門のテーマは「夢 2.0」、写真部門のテーマは「はじまりの気配」です。
グランプリの賞金はいくらですか？
イラスト部門、写真部門ともにグランプリ受賞者には20万円が授与されます。
イラスト部門の作品は返却されますか？
応募時に返却希望を選択することで、12月中に事務局より着払いで返却されます。ただし、受賞作品は返却されません。