The 15th Mibu Town New Year Kakizome Calligraphy Contest

About this event

The "15th Mibu Town New Year Kakizome Sekisho Calligraphy Contest" will be held in Mibu Town, Tochigi Prefecture. This contest is planned with the aim of further advancing calligraphy culture within the town, and is open to elementary, junior high, and high school students who reside in Mibu Town or attend schools in the town. Participants will work on the "kakizome" (first calligraphy of the year) assignment given as winter vacation homework. Topics will be recruited under the theme "Speaking of Mibu...", which participants need to think about in advance. After the contest concludes, a calligraphy performance by all participants is also scheduled. The participation fee is 500 yen per person, which includes paper and souvenir costs. Calligraphy copy models and designated paper are provided by the organizer. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis for the first 50 participants, and must be submitted via the designated form or QR code by Saturday, December 19, 2026. Please bring a complete set of calligraphy tools and approximately 10 sheets of newspaper.

Venue

Mibu Town Central Community Center (Castle Ruins Park Hall)

1-8-33 Honmaru, Mibu Town, Shimotsuga District, Tochigi 321-0225