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Public Transport Manners Art Contest

The Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation is excited to announce its annual art contest designed specifically for elementary school children. Building on last year’s success, this initiative aims to foster a sense of responsibility, enjoyment, and love for public transportation among young kids in Tokyo.

Contest Themes

Participants are invited to express their ideas concerning two pivotal themes:

• - Theme 1: "Manners for Enjoyable and Comfortable Public Transport Usage"
• - Theme 2: "Scenes Featuring Trains and Buses in Our Neighborhood"

To give you an idea of the quality of submissions we hope to receive, the winners from the previous fiscal year were remarkable:

• - Best Work in Public Transport Manners: 1st grader Miu Kumada with her piece titled "Compassion is Wonderful"
• - Best Work Depicting Local Scenes: 3rd grader Kei Takabana with "Tokyo Bus Running Through Shibuya"

Eligibility

The contest is open to elementary school students either residing in or attending school in Tokyo.

Application Period

The submission window will be from December 1, 2023 (Tuesday) to January 8, 2024 (Friday). All entries must be postmarked by January 8.

How to Apply

Participants should create an artwork that aligns with the chosen theme. Specific guidelines include:

• - Artwork must be oriented horizontally on paper between A3 size (420mm × 297mm) and Yatsugiri size (392mm × 272mm).
• - Entries for Theme 1 should include a slogan.
• - There are no restrictions on drawing materials — feel free to use crayons, watercolor, colored pencils, or whatever inspires you!
• - An application form detailing your art must be filled out and affixed to the back of the entry.

Application forms can be picked up at Tokyo Metro stations, or you can download it from the Tokyo Transportation Bureau's website: Official Announcement Link.

Important Notes:

• - Personal information provided by participants will be securely managed and used strictly for this contest.
• - Copyright for all submissions will belong to the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation, and please note that submitted artwork will not be returned.

Where to Send Your Artwork

Please send your submissions to:
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Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation 5F, Shinjuku Centland Building, 3-5-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023

"Public Transport Manners Art Contest" Administrative Office
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Selection and Announcement

Judging will be conducted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Transportation, with awards for the best entries in each theme:

• - Grand Prize: One winner per theme will receive a certificate and a 10,000 yen gift voucher.
• - Excellence Awards: Three winners per theme, each receiving a 5,000 yen gift voucher.
• - Transport Awards: Five winners per theme, with each receiving a 3,000 yen gift voucher.
• - Additional prizes may be awarded, including Tokyo Metro merchandise, to other entrants.
• - All participants will also receive a participation prize.

Winners will be notified by late February 2024.

Utilization of Award-Winning Works

The artwork from winning submissions will be showcased in various forms, including on the official transportation bureau website, in subway station displays, in special wrapping buses, on posters highlighting award-winning pieces, and in the publication of the "Transportation Manners Book". These initiatives aim to promote etiquette during public transport use.

Examples of Previous Year’s Winning Works Utilization

• - Exhibit at subway stations
• - Operation of art-wrapped buses
• - Calendar displays of award-winning works
• - Inclusion in the "Transportation Manners Book"

This art contest is a fantastic opportunity for students to delve into their creativity while fostering an awareness of proper transportation etiquette. We look forward to seeing the imaginative expressions of our young artists!