Capture Your Vision: Tokyo Budokan Photo Contest 2024 Invites Entries

Capture Your Vision

The Tokyo Budokan, managed by the Tokyo Sports and Culture Foundation, is thrilled to announce the 2024 Tokyo Budokan Photo Contest. This contest invites individuals to capture and submit photographs representing their personal perspective of the iconic Budokan. The theme, "Capture Your Vision of the Budokan," encourages participants to express their own identity and values through photography. The foundation believes that each individual's viewpoint can transform the same setting into a unique image, thus the contest seeks to celebrate this diversity.

Contest Details

Entrants are allowed to submit up to three photographs, and winners will be selected based on the submitted works. Exciting prizes await those who excel in this photographic journey, adding an incentivizing layer to the creative process.

Key Information:

- Submission Deadline: Sunday, January 31, 2024, at 23:59
- Theme: "Capture Your Vision of the Budokan"
- Location: Inside and around the Tokyo Budokan premises
- Eligibility: Open to everyone, regardless of age or professional background, as long as they reside in Japan.
- Number of Submissions: Up to three photographs per person

How to Enter

To participate, simply send your photograph data as an attachment via email to [email protected]. Here are the criteria your submissions must meet:
1. Format: JPEG or PNG only
2. File Size: Not exceeding approximately 3 MB, manageable for email submission
3. Aspect Ratio: No restriction; submissions from smartphones are welcome
4. Image Processing: Both color and monochrome images are accepted; however, cropping, color adjustments, and mosaic effects are allowed, while other alterations are not permitted.
5. File Naming: The file name must include the submitter’s name and the photograph’s title; sequential numbering is required for same-titled submissions.

Prizes Offered

Different award categories promise appealing rewards:

- Director's Award: One winner (¥10,000 Amazon gift card and Budokan merchandise)
- Excellence Awards: Three winners (¥3,000 Amazon gift card and Budokan merchandise)
- Master's Award: Three winners selected by the masters of Kendo, Judo, and Kyudo from the Budokan (¥2,000 Amazon gift card and Budokan merchandise)

Winners will be contacted in mid-March for announcement of results.

Additional Information

For more details on the contest and to stay updated, please visit the official website of the Tokyo Budokan. We encourage everyone to capture and share their unique perspectives of this revered location. Every image submitted helps share the collective experiences and memories tied to this significant venue in Tokyo.

About the Tokyo Sports and Culture Foundation

Founded to promote sports among the residents of Tokyo, the Tokyo Sports and Culture Foundation oversees several public sports facilities including the Tokyo Gymnasium and Komazawa Olympic Park. They are dedicated to enhancing the sporting landscape in Tokyo through various initiatives and events. The foundation also operates the SPOPITA portal, a valuable resource for sports information in the city.

Discover what makes the Budokan special through your lens, and become a part of this vibrant community celebration. We look forward to your entries and can’t wait to see Tokyo through your eyes!