Call for Entries: 'APA Senryu 2027' Contest with 1 Million Yen in Prizes
APA Hotel has launched its 7th annual Senryu contest, 'APA Senryu 2027'. The theme is 'Reiwa', and winners will receive prizes worth a total of 1 million yen.
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APA Hotel Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: 3-2-3 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Fumiko Motoya) has announced the start of the 7th annual APA Hotel Original Senryu contest, 'APA Senryu 2027', accepting entries from June 1 (Mon) to September 30 (Wed).
'APA Senryu 2027' invites entries based on the theme of 'Reiwa'. We encourage participants to submit original 5-7-5 poems capturing the events, changes, and personal feelings experienced during the Reiwa era.
From the entries, a total of 44 poems will be selected by APA Hotel President Fumiko Motoya, including the 'APA Hotel President's Award', three excellence awards, and 40 selected works. Winners will receive luxury prizes worth a total of 1 million yen, including accommodation vouchers for APA Hotel & Resort and APA Resort Kasuikyo, as well as APA President Curry sets.
Entries can be submitted via the official website: https://www.apahotel.com/senryu/
FAQ
Can residents in Taiwan participate?
The contest is open to anyone who can submit via the app or website, though utilizing the prizes requires travel to Japan.