Thank you very much for your interest !
We are pleased to announce that all participant slots reached full capacity on August 10th.
Future applications will be placed on a waitlist. We will send payment details via gmail only if a spot becomes available.
관심을 가져 주셔서 진심으로 감사드립니다 !
8월 10일에 경기 참가 인원이 모두 마감되었습니다.앞으로의 신청은 대기 명단에 등록해 드리겠습니다.
좌석을 확보한 경우에만 결제 방법 상세 정보를 이메일로 알려드립니다.
非常感謝您的關注！
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2026.9.7
Hello everyone! We are now accepting applications for JAPAN GRAND PRIX 2027!
We will continue to add information such as detailed timetables from time to time.
Hosted by NNAA
◉ Schedule
February 1st (Monday) – February 4th (Thursday), 2027
Timetable
These are tentative plans at this stage and are subject to change. We will update the detailed schedule at a later date.
DAY１.
15:30 OPEN
17:00 Opening ceremony
21:30 leave the facility
DAY２.
9:00 OPEN
21:30 leave the facility
DAY３.
9:00 OPEN
21:30 leave the facility
DAY４.
9:00 OPEN
16:00 Awards Ceremony
Celebration Party
21:30 leave the facility
February 5 (Friday)
evening Houseboat (optional)
◉ Location
Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Taito Building
◉ Guest speaker
Kosuke Miyagi
◉ Awards
・Caricaturist of the Year
・Caricature of the Year
・Outstanding Color Technique
・Outstanding Black and White Technique
・Outstanding Exaggerated Technique
・Outstanding Design Technique
・Best Likeness Competition
・Most Humorous Technique
・Best Studio Piece
・Best Student Award
◉ Artwork
Studio Piece (optional)
▼ Theme
The Game Changer
〜 Challengers Who Changed the Times 〜
Please depict a figure—from the past or present—who has changed the times and blazed new trails in various fields, such as politics, economics, the arts, sports, culture, or peace activism.
▼Size and Number of Entries
A4–A3 : framing not required
Limited to one new, unpublished work
Any art medium is acceptable; semi-three-dimensional works are also permitted
Participants in this category are required to create their artwork in advance and hand it in for display at the venue on the day of the convention.
You can take your time creating your piece in advance. Express your creativity to your heart’s content!
Wall Art
announced at a later date
▶Artist fee
A launch event will be held at the same venue on the final night. Please note that the participation fee includes these fees.
All 4days entry・Super Early booking discount until August 31
：¥ 27,000JPY
・Early booking discount until December 10
：¥ 30,000JPY
・After December 11〜：¥33,000JPY
▶Guest fee
All 4days entry ：¥17,000JPY
※Would you like to participate in a houseboat cruise in Asakusa on February 5th? ↓
▶︎Houseboat cruise * Adults: ¥13,000 JPY * Junior and Senior High School Students: ¥9,900 JPY * Elementary School Students: ¥6,600 JPY
If you wish to participate: = Please transfer the tournament participation fee along with your registration.
If undecided: = Additional registrations are possible, but please note that registration may close once the maximum capacity is reached.
For additional applications made at a later date, please pay 14,000 yen including PayPal fees.
Nihon Nigaoe Artist Association / NNAA
Anti-Harassment Policy
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The NNAA is committed to providing a peaceful, harassment-free community for everyone, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, age, or skill level.
The Board of Directors of the NNAA clearly states that the safety and comfort of our members are of paramount importance to us. We do not tolerate harassment in any form.
This policy applies to all events, study groups, and other activities hosted or officially recognized by the NNAA, whether in person or online. This includes JAPAN GRAND PRIX, EXPO, communication between participants via chat tools, email, or messaging apps, as well as posts and comments within NNAA-related social media groups and pages.
■ Examples of Harassment
Harassment includes, but is not limited to: Deliberate intimidation, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, repeatedly sending unwanted photos, images, videos, or messages, sustained disruption of events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention (including sharing or presenting materials with non-consensual sexual depictions). It also includes derogatory verbal, written, or illustrated comments related to gender, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, body size, race, religion, age, or skill level.
■ Enforcement Measures
Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately.
Anyone who violates these rules—including NNAA members, participants, speakers, staff, and organizers—may have their membership or participation eligibility revoked and may be banned from social media and events at the discretion of the Board of Directors. In such cases, no refunds for participation fees or other expenses will be provided.
■ Reporting and Consultation Desk
If you are experiencing harassment, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact a board member or the secretariat immediately. We will provide prompt assistance to ensure your safety throughout our events.
For questions or consultations, please contact us at:【 nigaoeartist@gmail.com 】
(The privacy and confidentiality of the reporter will be strictly maintained.)
◉How to apply
Please fill in the required information using this Google Forms link. If you would like to apply for the early bird discount, please apply by the deadline.
Future applications will be placed on a waitlist. We will send payment details via email only if a spot becomes available.
Information regarding the detailed schedule and seminar details for each day will be released in due course. If you have any questions at this time, please contact the secretariat.
Email: nigaoeartist@gmail.com
