Design a Shopping Mall Poster! Kids Poster Design Contest 2026 Announced

MCDecaux Inc. (Headquarters: 3-23 Kanda Nishiki-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Malik Roumane), a company specializing in outdoor advertising that harmonizes with urban landscapes, will host the 'Kids Poster Design Contest 2026' to support children's creativity and expression. Applications will be accepted starting Monday, June 1. We are looking for poster works that capture the unique sensibilities of children based on monthly themes. The company, headquartered in France, develops sophisticated advertising media for bus stops, shopping malls, and airports. This contest is a special project of the annual 'JSSA (Japan Sixsheet Award),' which aims to promote awareness of large-scale outdoor advertising media. The first theme is 'Introduce the Treasures of Your Town.' What treasures exist in your town? Whether it's a park, beautiful scenery, delicious food, or energetic people, draw your town's pride on a poster. Please check the official website or Instagram for new monthly themes. Eligibility is open to elementary school students (grades 1-6) residing in Japan, regardless of nationality. Winning works will be announced on the website around December 2026, with an awards ceremony planned for early December. Winning entries will be displayed on MCDecaux's 'Mallscape' advertising media. Posters must be A3 size or larger in portrait orientation. The deadline is Friday, September 18, 2026. Please apply via mail or the official website's application form.