The Yomiuri Shimbun
The Yomiuri Shimbun is seeking entries for the 29th Yomiuri
International Cartoon Contest.
The theme for the contest is "Teeth," with the
competition open to people from all backgrounds, ages and
levels of experience. The theme may leave many people
unsure about what to draw due to the seemingly unusual
subject.
Teeth are necessary parts of the body for survival and people's
mouths can convey their feelings as eloquently as their eyes. Eyes
also can show lies and pretense, but the mouth is more honest,
clearly expressing people's feelings and thoughts.
Teeth are hard and sharp, and sometimes can work as a weapon. But
such strengths can be easily lost without proper care. Perhaps such
strength and fragility of teeth can be used as a metaphor for
contemporary society. The theme may be a challenging one.
Submissions must be received no later than Sept. 21.
Prizewinners will be announced in late December.
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Details of 29th Yomiuri Cartoon Contest
The Yomiuri Shimbun is holding its 29th Yomiuri
International Cartoon Contest.
Entries must be received at The Yomiuri Shimbun headquarters in
Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, by Sept. 21. Those delivering their entries to
The Yomiuri Shimbun in person should do so by 4 p.m. that
day.
Winners will be announced in late December in The Yomiuri
Shimbun and The Daily Yomiuri. Winning cartoons will
appear in the New Year's edition of The Yomiuri Shimbun and in
early January in The Daily Yomiuri.
Entries should be addressed to: The Yomiuri International
Cartoon Contest Section, 1-7-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
100-8055, Japan
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Awards
-- Grand Prize: 2 million yen = S$
24,898.60
-- Kondo Hidezo Prize:1.5 million yen = S$
18,673.90
-- Gold Prize: 500,000 yen = S$
6,224.65
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Rules and conditions of entry
Submissions will not be returned.
Each cartoon, including its backing, should be no larger than A3
size (297 millimeters by 420 millimeters).
Entrants may use any layout, style or drawing material.
Plagiarized cartoons and cartoons previously published in other
media or that bear a close resemblance to such material will not be
accepted.
The maximum number of entries is three per participant. If entrants
submit more than three cartoons, only three will be judged.
Cartoons made by more than one person will not be accepted.
The Grand Prize-winning cartoon and other selected works will be
displayed in the Yomiuri International Cartoon Contest Exhibition,
to be held at several locations in Japan and overseas. The Yomiuri
Shimbun reserves the right to:
Reproduce the cartoons in newspapers, magazines and electronic
publications of The Yomiuri Shimbun.
Exhibit the cartoons at the Yomiuri International Cartoon Contest
Exhibition and the Kawasaki City Museum.
Reproduce the cartoons in catalogues, posters and other materials
for the promotion of the Yomiuri International Cartoon Contest in
Japanese and other languages.
Permit third parties to reproduce the cartoons for the promotion of
the Yomiuri International Cartoon Contest and to publish the
cartoons in their publication.
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How to enter
On the reverse side of each cartoon, specify whether the cartoon is
intended for the Junior Division or the General Division's Theme
Section or the Free Section. Also write the title of your work, as
well as your name, address, telephone number, date of birth and
occupation or school along with school year. Non-Japanese entrants
should state their nationality. If you use a pseudonym, please
include your real name.
Entrants who violate the rules will be disqualified, and their
prizes will be withdrawn. Disqualification is automatic if
an entry is sent under another person's name. The Yomiuri Shimbun
will not accept responsibility for cartoons damaged in
transit.
Past Grand Prize-winning cartoons as well as prize winning
works from last year's contest can be viewed at:
http://info.yomiuri.co.jp/prize/cartoon/ For more information, call
(03) 3217-9982
