Call for Entries: Reiwa 8 Infectious Disease Prevention Awareness Poster Contest!

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is launching a poster contest for elementary school students in Tokyo, aiming to help children gain essential knowledge about the importance of infectious disease prevention.

We welcome your submissions.

1. Theme

"Infectious Disease Prevention I Can Do"

Posters should reflect personal experiences and actions taken by students, together with parents or other adults, to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

(Examples) - What I do to protect myself and those around me - Creative measures I take to prevent spreading infections

※ The Tokyo Infectious Disease Control Center (Tokyo iCDC) has created a handbook and family-oriented videos on everyday infection prevention. These can be used as reference materials when creating your artwork.

<References>

・"Everyday Use: Infectious Disease Prevention Handbook – To Protect You and Your Loved Ones" https://www.hokeniryo.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/kansen/tomin/yobouhandbook

・Family Infection Prevention Video: "Infection Prevention You Can Do at Home" https://www.hokeniryo.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/kansen/tomin/kateiyobou

2. Eligibility

Lower Grade Division: 1st to 3rd grade students at elementary or special support schools in Tokyo (residents or enrolled)

Upper Grade Division: 4th to 6th grade students at elementary or special support schools in Tokyo (residents or enrolled)

※ Entries from students outside these grade levels will not be eligible for judging.

3. Poster Specifications and Materials

Use B2-sized drawing paper (approximately 39 cm × 54 cm) in portrait orientation.

Coloring and art materials are open to choice.

※ Submissions using landscape orientation will not be judged.

4. Submission Address (By Mail Only)

157-0076 3-37-6 Okamoto, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo Steward Co., Ltd. Poster Contest Secretariat, Reiwa 8 Infectious Disease Prevention Awareness Campaign

5. Submission Period

From Tuesday, July 21, Reiwa 8 to Wednesday, September 30, Reiwa 8 (postmark must arrive by the deadline)

6. Selection Process

For each division, one Grand Prize winner and up to five Excellence Award winners will be selected.

An award ceremony will be held during the iCDC Forum, scheduled for late January, Reiwa 9.

(Reference) Footage from last year's iCDC Forum: https://www.hokeniryo.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/kansen/taisaku/icdc/forum

7. Use of Winning Entries

Winning posters will be used for public awareness campaigns, including panel displays at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.

8. Additional Information

For detailed submission guidelines, please refer to the following:

(1) Reiwa 8 Infectious Disease Prevention Awareness Poster Contest Flyer d52467-6729-09ab786424b8579df77e470d2f2daf50.pdf

(2) Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Health and Medical Services Website https://www.hokeniryo.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/kansen/taisaku/icdc/poster-boshuu

The Tokyo iCDC is a network of experts engaged in investigation, analysis, information gathering, and dissemination across various fields related to infectious diseases. https://www.hokeniryo.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/kansen/taisaku/icdc

This initiative supports the "Tokyo 2050 Strategy." Strategy 24: Medical Care – Building a resilient healthcare system that remains stable even in emergencies.