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SAMURAI Award at the National Information Education Contest

The SAMURAI Company, based in Minato, Tokyo, is taking a bold step to inspire and motivate middle and high school students across Japan. By providing the esteemed 'SAMURAI Award' at the National Information Education Contest, the company aims to recognize and celebrate innovative projects that utilize digital technologies. As the youth of today represent the future of digital talent, SAMURAI is committed to nurturing their creativity and problem-solving abilities.

Overview of the National Information Education Contest

Officially known as Zenjyoucon, this nationwide competition serves as a platform for students to showcase their ideas and products developed with digital skills acquired in their studies. The contest emphasizes the importance of creativity, original thinking, and practical problem-solving using digital technologies. The SAMURAI Award, specifically, is handed to those teams demonstrating outstanding bravery in their approach and unconventional thinking.

SAMURAI Award Details

Award Name

SAMURAI Award (Digital Challenger Award)

Eligibility

Selected projects from the final conference's presentations will be evaluated by judging panels from sponsoring companies.

Evaluation Criteria

• - Courage to Challenge: A willingness to take risks and venture into the unknown.
• - Originality: The ability to formulate novel ideas and create new value.
• - Practical Process: A transparent methodology to address specific challenges.
• - Creative Use of Digital Technologies: Innovative applications of digital tools.

For more information on the SAMURAI Award, visit here.

Timeline for Applications and Judging

• - Application Period: November 27, 2025, to January 15, 2026.
• - Entry Fee: Free

Judging Phases

• - Preliminary Judging: Each region will conduct fair and transparent evaluations based on a unified assessment criterion.
• - Final Conference: Scheduled for March 14, 2026, at Shibuya Scramble Square.

Participants are strongly encouraged to engage in the process wholeheartedly, utilizing the skills they've built in information studies, in partnership with schools, businesses, and local government initiatives. Every project aimed at solving community and social issues through digital technology will be given special consideration.

Message from SAMURAI

According to Masayuki Kusakou, head of the Educational Business Development Department at SAMURAI, the SAMURAI Award celebrates the spirit of challenge and innovation among participants. He emphasizes that the contest values not only the innovative ideas that emerge but also the process undertaken to resolve existing norms through digital solutions. Emphasizing practical engagement with local issues, he urges students to pursue their vision for the future without fear of failure.

About SAMURAI Youth School

Developed from the successful programming school, SAMURAI Engineer, the SAMURAI Youth School is an educational program that addresses the shortage of information specialists in educational settings. By providing comprehensive support in curriculum design, instructor dispatch, and material provision, the school aims to alleviate burdens on local educational organizations while fostering proactivity and engagement among students.

Moreover, through its various educational offerings, the school advocates for increased efficiency through digital transformation (DX) and supports educators and leaders in their development. By utilizing programming, data science, and generative AI, students are guided to cultivate essential life skills through their explorative learning journeys.

For more information on the SAMURAI Youth School, visit here.

About SAMURAI Company

Founded on March 19, 2015, and headquartered in Tokyo, SAMURAI is an influential player in the IT education landscape, dedicated to providing programming learning services, IT training for corporations, and introducing IT talent to various businesses. Learn more about SAMURAI by visiting our official page.