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19th True Contemporary History Perspective Essay Contest

The APA Japan Renewal Foundation is pleased to announce the 19th True Contemporary History Perspective Essay Contest, which opens for submissions on April 1. This contest aims to encourage proposals that will help Japan’s journey as an independent nation based on a correct historical understanding.

Last year, Kunio Oda, a special professor at Reitaku University and former Air Officer, won the prestigious Fujiseishi Prize for his essay titled "Hints for Japan's Revival: From Self-Defense Forces Education."

This year's contest invites essays focusing on Japan's interactions with foreign countries in Europe, America, and Asia from modern times to the present. Participants are encouraged to uncover historical truths that have been obscured and make suggestions for revitalizing Japan through their unique perspectives on contemporary history.

Contest Details

Prizes:

• - Fujiseishi Prize (1 winner)

Prize: 5 million yen

• - Excellent Award (Professional category, 1 winner)

Prize: 500,000 yen

• - Excellent Award (Student category, 1 winner)

Prize: 500,000 yen

• - Honorable Mention (10 winners)

Prize: 200,000 yen each

Application Process:

Applicants are required to submit a manuscript of approximately 6,000 words. The submission should include the address, name (pseudonym needs to be accompanied by the real name), age, occupation (or school name for students), phone number, and the category they are applying for (professional or student).

Manuscripts should be prepared in Word format and emailed to the following address:
Email: [email protected]

For those who are unable to send emails, submissions can be printed on A4 paper or handwritten on 400-character manuscript paper and sent to:

〒107-0052
Tokyo, Minato-ku, Akasaka 3-2-3
APA Group, Attention: True Contemporary History Perspective Contest Office

Eligibility:

Open to anyone, regardless of professional or amateur status, within Japan and overseas. For previously published material, the date of publication must be noted, and any cited material should reference its source clearly. The student category is generally limited to applicants under 30.

Deadline:

• - Email: By August 31, 2024, 23:59 (JST)
• - Postal Mail: Must be postmarked by August 31, 2024

Announcement and Awards:

The winners will be announced around the end of October 2024 on the foundation's website. Please note that if there are numerous submissions, the announcement may be delayed. Inquiries regarding the review process and results will not be addressed.

The award ceremony is scheduled for December 8, 2024.

Additional Information:

Please note that submitted works will not be returned. The copyright and publishing rights of the winning entries will belong to the organizer.

Organizer:

APA Japan Renewal Foundation

Previous Winners of the Fujiseishi Prize:

A list of previous winners includes notable figures in academia, politics, and journalism. This legacy adds prestige to the contest and reflects the significant contributions of past participants in the field of contemporary history.

For more information, please visit our official websites:

• - APA Japan Renewal Foundation
• - True Contemporary History Perspective Essay Contest