25th "Docomo Mirai Museum" and 4th "Docomo Mirai Lab" Open Call for Entries Today!

NTT DOCOMO, INC. (hereinafter "DOCOMO") announces the launch of the "25th Docomo Mirai Museum," a nationwide creative painting contest, and the "4th Docomo Mirai Lab," a programming contest, both part of the "Docomo Mirai Project" initiative aimed at ensuring children's safety and security, helping them discover their passions, and connecting them to the future. Entries will be accepted from June 29, 2026 (Mon) to September 13, 2026 (Sun). Children across Japan from age 3 through junior high school students can apply via the official websites.

This year marks the 25th edition of the "Docomo Mirai Museum," a milestone for the contest that has received over 2.26 million entries cumulatively※—a rich collection of children's visions of "future lifestyles" created year after year for a quarter of a century.

About "Docomo Mirai Museum"

"Docomo Mirai Museum" is a creative painting contest that invites children to express their free imagination through art, envisioning futures they'd like to see or dreams they'd love to come true. Held annually since 2002, it welcomes participants nationwide from age 3 to junior high school. Under the theme "Our Future Lifestyle," entries are accepted in two categories: Digital Art and Traditional Art. The contest is designed to be accessible to all, regardless of artistic skill or experience, making it ideal even for first-time participants. This year's 25th edition marks a significant milestone, with total entries surpassing 2.26 million※. The contest is also a perfect summer vacation project or a meaningful activity for families to enjoy together. To commemorate the 25th anniversary, a special movie has been released—featuring a heartwarming story—available on the official website.

"25th Docomo Mirai Museum" Official Website: https://docomo-mirai.tda.docomo.ne.jp/museum/

Entry Information Page: https://docomo-mirai.tda.docomo.ne.jp/museum/25th/

About "Docomo Mirai Lab"

"Docomo Mirai Lab" is a programming contest held under the concept "Even beginners can enjoy!" Launched in 2023, it targets children from age 3 to junior high school across Japan. Complete beginners can easily participate using a smartphone or tablet. The theme is "Future Inventions," and the contest provides a platform for children to bring their imaginative ideas to life through programming, nurturing creativity and expressive skills. This year marks its 4th edition.

"4th Docomo Mirai Lab" Official Website: https://docomo-mirai.tda.docomo.ne.jp/lab/

Entry Information Page: https://docomo-mirai.tda.docomo.ne.jp/lab/4th/

※As of June 29, 2026, based on DOCOMO research

Outline of the "25th Docomo Mirai Museum"

Theme: "Our Future Lifestyle"

Entry Period: Digital Art and Traditional Art categories: June 29, 2026 (Mon) – September 13, 2026 (Sun)

Eligibility: Children aged 3 to junior high school students (residing in Japan)

Awarded Work from the 2025 Edition "24th Docomo Mirai Museum"

Title

"Picnic on an Omurice"

Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Minister's Award • Digital Art Category

"Docomo Mirai Grand Prize Gold"

Elementary School Grades 1–2 Category

Uki Matsushita

Age 8, Wakayama Prefecture

Outline of the "4th Docomo Mirai Lab"

Theme: "Future Inventions"

Entry Period: June 29, 2026 (Mon) – September 13, 2026 (Sun)

Eligibility: Children aged 3 to junior high school students (residing in Japan)

Awarded Work from the 2025 Edition "3rd Docomo Mirai Lab"

Title

"Kotoba Asobi: Speech Training Tool"

Grand Prize

Elementary School Grades 4–6 Category

Ritsuki Nishida

Age 12, Fukuoka Prefecture

Special Events and Content to Commemorate the 25th Anniversary of Docomo Mirai Museum

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Docomo Mirai Museum, a special movie titled "Baton to the Future" has been released, depicting the heartfelt bond between parents and children and the passing down of dreams. The video captures the joy of drawing and how freely imagined creations in childhood can become the first steps toward the future. Please take a moment to watch.

Additionally, further special events commemorating the 25th anniversary will be announced in the future. Stay tuned for updates.

Video URL: https://youtu.be/gIaUoSWOxew?si=emzu0p36ZirCDw1G

[Caution] Beware of Phishing Scams

There have been reports of phishing scams impersonating the "Docomo Mirai Museum," where users receive direct messages via social media or messaging apps urging them to vote for entries. Accessing the URLs provided in these messages leads to fraudulent websites mimicking the official contest site, resulting in the unauthorized collection of personal information such as phone numbers, passwords, and authentication codes.

If you receive any suspicious messages, please refrain from clicking on the URLs or entering personal information. Please note that the "Docomo Mirai Museum" and "Docomo Mirai Lab" do not conduct judging through public voting.