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Announcing the 2026 Future Firefighting and Disaster Prevention Idea Contest

We are excited to announce the launch of the 2026 Future Firefighting and Disaster Prevention Idea Contest for elementary, middle, and high school students across Japan, starting December 1, 2025. This contest is a significant evolution from our previous event, the Future Fire Truck Idea Contest, which has been running for 20 years. This year, we broaden our target audience to include middle and high school students and expand the theme to encompass a wider range of suggestions related to firefighting and disaster prevention.

The primary aim of this contest is to nurture the rich imagination of the future generation while providing them with a platform to think critically about firefighting and disaster prevention strategies. We are specifically looking for innovative ideas that could include concepts for safer operating systems for firefighters or even designs for fire trucks that are enticing for the public to ride in. We encourage participants to let their creativity flow and expect a diverse array of next-generation firefighting and disaster prevention ideas.

1. Submission Details

We are seeking vibrant illustrations that embody the theme of “Future Firefighting and Disaster Prevention.”

2. Eligibility

Individuals or groups residing in Japan are eligible to enter.

3. Entry Categories

• - Category 1: Lower Grade Elementary
• - Category 2: Upper Grade Elementary
• - Category 3: Middle School
• - Category 4: High School

4. Submission Guidelines

• - Paper Size: Yatsukiri (271mm × 391mm) art paper
• - Materials: Paints, crayons, colored pencils, colored pens, etc. (Note: fluorescent pens and three-dimensional materials are not allowed)
• - Works: Unpublished works created by the applicants themselves.

5. How to Apply

Submissions can be made through a dedicated web form or via postal mail. For the first time, we are introducing online submissions to facilitate participation.

6. Submission Deadline

All entries must be submitted by February 23, 2026.

7. Results Announcement

The results will be announced on April 23, 2026, on our official website.

8. Awards

Prizes for Lower and Upper Elementary Categories:

• - Grand Prize: Certificate and a prize (QUO Card worth 10,000 yen, plus one piece of original merchandise).
• - Participation Prize: All participants will receive one piece of original merchandise.

For more details regarding the awards in other categories, please visit our official website.

For further information about how to participate, please check our website at Morita Fire Department Contest. We look forward to receiving a plethora of exciting entries and fostering the innovative spirit among our youth!