4th Soka Matsubara National Painting Exhibition 2026
Soka City
October 11, 2026 (75 publicSeo.openCall.daysLeft)Soka, Saitama, Japan (Acos Gallery)
Soka City's 4th national painting exhibition celebrating 'Soka Matsubara' — the nationally designated scenic pine grove on the Oku no Hosomichi route. Fall 2026 exhibition at the Acos Gallery, with a ¥300,000 grand prize.
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Soka City's 4th national painting exhibition celebrating 'Soka Matsubara' — the nationally designated scenic pine grove on the Oku no Hosomichi route. Fall 2026 exhibition at the Acos Gallery, with a ¥300,000 grand prize.
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Open to residents of Japan aged 15 and older (excluding junior-high students). Works no larger than F10 (53.0 × 45.5 cm) and under 10 cm thick including frame. Photography and calligraphy excluded. Theme: the Soka Matsubara scenic pine site, or pines as a motif.
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Grand Prize ¥300,000; three Excellence Prizes ¥50,000; five Honorable Mentions ¥20,000 (with certificates)
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¥1,000 per work