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Celebrate Your Love for Libraries with Senryu

The 7th Annual 'My Library (Books)' Senryu Contest is set to take place from July 22 to September 7, 2025. This exciting event invites participants to express their thoughts and experiences related to books and libraries through the traditional Japanese poetry form of senryu. Whether it’s the joy of reading, the convenience of accessing books, or cherished memories associated with libraries, we encourage everyone to share their unique sentiments.

Contest Details

In this contest, individuals are invited to submit their senryu, with each entrant allowed to submit up to three pieces. Prizes will be awarded to the top submissions:

• - Grand Prize: 1 winner will receive a 30,000 yen bookstore gift card.
• - Excellence Awards: 2 winners will each receive a 10,000 yen bookstore gift card.
• - Participation Awards: 10 winners will each receive a 3,000 yen bookstore gift card.

This is a fantastic opportunity not only to celebrate your appreciation for literature but also to potentially win some amazing rewards while doing so. The contest is open to all residents of Japan, making it a perfect occasion to showcase the voices of book lovers across the country.

How to Enter

Participants can enter the contest through the online application portal: Apply Here.

For those who prefer to submit their entries via postcard, please fill out a government-issued postcard including the following details: up to three senryu, your pen name, age, gender, phone number, and email address (if available). The entries should then be mailed to:

〒600-8216
Kyoto City, Shimogyo Ward, 843-2 Higashi Shio Koji Town, 4th Floor, Nissay Kyoto Yasaka Building
Career Power Co., Ltd.
'Public Library (Books)' Senryu Contest Office.

For more information regarding the application process, rules, or any additional details, please visit: Contest Details.

About Career Power

Founded in 1984, Career Power Co., Ltd. is a comprehensive human resource service provider. We specialize in library support services, primarily focusing on university libraries. Our offerings range from full operational outsourcing of libraries to providing specific delegated services such as counter and reference assistance. We adapt flexibly to meet the needs of our clients, earning praise from numerous universities and local authorities throughout the region. For more about our services, visit our website: Career Power.

Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to celebrate literature and libraries. Start crafting your senryu today and become a part of this literary tradition!