[Kunitomi Town, Miyazaki] Connecting Hearts Through Words: 39th Kunitomi Fureai Tanka Tournament Announced & Call for Entries
Kunitomi Town and its Board of Education will hold the 39th Fureai Tanka Tournament on July 19, 2026. Renowned poet Yukari Kojima will be a guest speaker and judge. Entries are now being accepted from Tanka enthusiasts in Miyazaki Prefecture.
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Kunitomi Town in Miyazaki Prefecture and the Kunitomi Town Board of Education will host the "39th Kunitomi Fureai Tanka Tournament" for Tanka enthusiasts within the prefecture on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Prior to the event, they have begun accepting Tanka submissions.
This tournament is held annually to promote cultural activities and deepen interactions among participants through Tanka poetry. For this session, Ms. Yukari Kojima, a celebrated poet and recipient of numerous awards including the Wakayama Bokusui Award, has been invited as a lecturer and judge. She is expected to provide valuable talks and critiques.
### Overview of the 39th Kunitomi Fureai Tanka Tournament
- Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Venue: Kunitomi Town Rural Environment Improvement Center and other locations
- Content:
- Sectional Meetings: Direct critiques of poems by judges
- Lecture: Ms. Yukari Kojima (Poet)
- Awards Ceremony: Presentation of the Lecturer's Award, Judge's Award, Kanshi Nakayama Award, and Mutual Vote Award
### Call for Submissions (General Category)
We are looking for heartfelt poems from Tanka enthusiasts in the prefecture.
- Eligibility: Tanka enthusiasts residing in Miyazaki Prefecture (excluding high school students and younger)
- Regulations: One previously unpublished poem per person (Free of charge)
- How to Apply: Apply via the dedicated form (QR code) or by mailing a postcard with your poem, name (with furigana), address, and phone number to the address below.
- Deadline: Must arrive by Friday, May 15, 2026
- Send to: 4800 Honjo, Kunitomi Town, 880-1192, Kunitomi Town Board of Education, "Fureai Tanka Tournament Section"
### About Kunitomi Town
Located in the central part of Miyazaki Prefecture with a population of approximately 17,000, Kunitomi is a town rich in history and culture. It is home to valuable cultural assets like the Honjo Burial Mounds (a national historic site). Known for its warm climate, the town is a treasure trove of agricultural products such as mangoes, dried radish strips, green peppers, Fuyu persimmons, and rice, as well as Miyazaki beef and charcoal-grilled chicken. Recently, there has been positive news in industry and entertainment, such as ROHM Co., Ltd. aiming to establish a new production base for SiC power semiconductors in the town, and local enka singer Soichi Futami being appointed as the first hometown ambassador.
### Kunitomi Town Hometown Tax Gifts
You can view gifts such as mangoes, dried radish strips, Miyazaki beef, and charcoal-grilled chicken via the links on the town's official website: https://www.town.kunitomi.miyazaki.jp/main/administration/hurusato/page001255.html
### Contact Information
Kunitomi Town Board of Education, Social Education Division
TEL: 0985-75-2361
Email: syakai@town.kunitomi.miyazaki.jp
URL: http://www.town.kunitomi.miyazaki.jp/
This tournament is held annually to promote cultural activities and deepen interactions among participants through Tanka poetry. For this session, Ms. Yukari Kojima, a celebrated poet and recipient of numerous awards including the Wakayama Bokusui Award, has been invited as a lecturer and judge. She is expected to provide valuable talks and critiques.
### Overview of the 39th Kunitomi Fureai Tanka Tournament
- Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Venue: Kunitomi Town Rural Environment Improvement Center and other locations
- Content:
- Sectional Meetings: Direct critiques of poems by judges
- Lecture: Ms. Yukari Kojima (Poet)
- Awards Ceremony: Presentation of the Lecturer's Award, Judge's Award, Kanshi Nakayama Award, and Mutual Vote Award
### Call for Submissions (General Category)
We are looking for heartfelt poems from Tanka enthusiasts in the prefecture.
- Eligibility: Tanka enthusiasts residing in Miyazaki Prefecture (excluding high school students and younger)
- Regulations: One previously unpublished poem per person (Free of charge)
- How to Apply: Apply via the dedicated form (QR code) or by mailing a postcard with your poem, name (with furigana), address, and phone number to the address below.
- Deadline: Must arrive by Friday, May 15, 2026
- Send to: 4800 Honjo, Kunitomi Town, 880-1192, Kunitomi Town Board of Education, "Fureai Tanka Tournament Section"
### About Kunitomi Town
Located in the central part of Miyazaki Prefecture with a population of approximately 17,000, Kunitomi is a town rich in history and culture. It is home to valuable cultural assets like the Honjo Burial Mounds (a national historic site). Known for its warm climate, the town is a treasure trove of agricultural products such as mangoes, dried radish strips, green peppers, Fuyu persimmons, and rice, as well as Miyazaki beef and charcoal-grilled chicken. Recently, there has been positive news in industry and entertainment, such as ROHM Co., Ltd. aiming to establish a new production base for SiC power semiconductors in the town, and local enka singer Soichi Futami being appointed as the first hometown ambassador.
### Kunitomi Town Hometown Tax Gifts
You can view gifts such as mangoes, dried radish strips, Miyazaki beef, and charcoal-grilled chicken via the links on the town's official website: https://www.town.kunitomi.miyazaki.jp/main/administration/hurusato/page001255.html
### Contact Information
Kunitomi Town Board of Education, Social Education Division
TEL: 0985-75-2361
Email: syakai@town.kunitomi.miyazaki.jp
URL: http://www.town.kunitomi.miyazaki.jp/