Celebrating the 19th 'My and Mintetsu' Elementary School Newspaper Contest in Tokyo
On January 10, the 19th 'My and Mintetsu' Elementary School Newspaper Contest award ceremony was held at the Otemachi Place Hall and Conference in Tokyo, organized by the Japan Private Railway Association (JPRA), chaired by Kenhiro Sugiyama.
This contest, initiated in 2007, aims to enhance children's understanding and interest in railways through newspaper-making. This year, it attracted an impressive 3,099 entries from elementary school students across the nation, tackling the themes of 'Life and Railways', 'Barrier-Free Railways', and 'Environmentally Friendly Railways'. After thorough deliberations, awards were presented to 20 individual winners and 6 schools in the school categories.
Notable winners included Maki Asaba from Nezu Elementary School in Taitō, Tokyo, who received the prestigious Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award for her outstanding individual project. In the school category, the best school prize, awarded by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, went to Rokujo Elementary School in Nara City, Nara Prefecture.
Maki shared her excitement, stating, 'I am truly happy to receive this award! Every year, creating the newspaper has sparked my love for railways. There are interesting secrets about the trains we ride every day, and I want everyone to know them. It’s challenging to make a newspaper, but researching topics out of curiosity makes it enjoyable. A huge thank you to everyone who supported me.'
The contest was backed by several entities, including the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and various educational associations. The application period for the next contest will be from July 1 to September 30, 2025, inviting all elementary school students across Japan to participate.
For further details about the winners and their works, you can visit the official website of the Japan Private Railway Association here.
In addition to the notable individual awards, a total of 100 prizes will be given in the individual category, and 41 schools will be recognized in the school category for their outstanding contributions. The aims of the contest reflect the importance of railways in everyday life, while also promoting essential social themes such as accessibility and environmental consciousness among young minds.
As we celebrate the achievements of these young talents, the 'My and Mintetsu' contest continues to inspire future generations about the vital role of railways in shaping society.
This contest, initiated in 2007, aims to enhance children's understanding and interest in railways through newspaper-making. This year, it attracted an impressive 3,099 entries from elementary school students across the nation, tackling the themes of 'Life and Railways', 'Barrier-Free Railways', and 'Environmentally Friendly Railways'. After thorough deliberations, awards were presented to 20 individual winners and 6 schools in the school categories.
Notable winners included Maki Asaba from Nezu Elementary School in Taitō, Tokyo, who received the prestigious Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award for her outstanding individual project. In the school category, the best school prize, awarded by the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, went to Rokujo Elementary School in Nara City, Nara Prefecture.
Maki shared her excitement, stating, 'I am truly happy to receive this award! Every year, creating the newspaper has sparked my love for railways. There are interesting secrets about the trains we ride every day, and I want everyone to know them. It’s challenging to make a newspaper, but researching topics out of curiosity makes it enjoyable. A huge thank you to everyone who supported me.'
The contest was backed by several entities, including the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and various educational associations. The application period for the next contest will be from July 1 to September 30, 2025, inviting all elementary school students across Japan to participate.
For further details about the winners and their works, you can visit the official website of the Japan Private Railway Association here.
In addition to the notable individual awards, a total of 100 prizes will be given in the individual category, and 41 schools will be recognized in the school category for their outstanding contributions. The aims of the contest reflect the importance of railways in everyday life, while also promoting essential social themes such as accessibility and environmental consciousness among young minds.
As we celebrate the achievements of these young talents, the 'My and Mintetsu' contest continues to inspire future generations about the vital role of railways in shaping society.
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