Hana Mizuki Japanese Music and Dance
National Junior Competition
We hold a competition for children who are working hard at their studies in Japanese music and dance.
We look forward to seeing energetic children take on the challenge!
～Application Guidelines～
■Eligible
All genres of Japanese music and dance
Individuals or groups of 3 or less who are 17 years old as of April 1, 2025
(Regardless of nationality or place of residence)
*There are no restrictions on the number or age of accompanists.
■Application Period
Thursday, May 1, 2025 - Saturday, May 31, 2025
■How to apply
Please fill out the required information on the application form and upload a recording or video of your performance (up to 3 minutes) to apply.
※The following details are subject to change※
■Judging
◇Preliminary round (private judging)-----------
【Judging method】
A private judging will be conducted based on the submitted recordings and videos to determine the finalists.
【Announcement of the results】
The results will be sent to the registered email address after 2:00 PM on Sunday, June 15, 2025.
【Performance】
Free. Original compositions are also accepted.
All genres of Japanese music and Japanese dance are accepted.
Submit audio or video data of up to 3 minutes via the application form.
【Participation fee】
Free
◇Final round (public judging)-----------
【Judging method】
A public judging will be conducted by the judges (described below) to determine the winners.
The results will be announced and an awards ceremony will be held on the day.
[Date and time]
Monday, July 28, 2025, doors open at 9:30, judging from 10am to 2pm, award ceremony from 3pm to 4pm, and the contest ends at 5pm
*Details of the timetable will be announced when the finalists are announced.
[Venue]
Akasaka Community Center Hall
(Akasaka Community Plaza, 4-18-13 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
[Participation fee]
Individual 18,000 yen / Group 24,000 yen
*Details of the bank transfer details and deadline will be announced when the finalists are announced.
[Judges] (in alphabetical order, titles omitted)
Masataro Kondo (Nagauta shamisen/Living National Treasure)
Kumiko Takahashi (Composer)
Hozan Nomura (Tozan-ryu shakuhachi/Living National Treasure)
Shigehiko Fujinami (Kanze-ryu Nohgaku/Important Intangible Cultural Property Comprehensive Certification Holder)
Yaeko Mizutani (Actress/Honorary Resident of Minato Ward)
[Performance]
Free. Original compositions are acceptable. The same pieces as in the preliminary round are acceptable.
All genres of Japanese music and dance are acceptable.
Time limit: 5 minutes. (Points will be deducted if time is exceeded)
[Clothing and hairstyle]
Free. There are changing rooms at the venue.
[About the performance]
A gold folding screen and scarlet carpet will be provided on the stage.
In addition, the stage curtain will be raised and lowered for each performance.
Please bring your own instruments, accessories such as music stands and instrument stands, and sound sources as necessary.
If you use an instrument, please tune it yourself. There is a string tuning room at the venue.
If you will be playing sound sources for dance, etc., please bring CDs or cassette tapes. Sound source tests will be conducted on the day upon request.
[Accompaniment]
When using the changing room, tuning room, or waiting room, only one attendant per contestant is allowed.
[Spectators]
Preschool children, including contestants, are not allowed to watch during the judging process. Please be aware of this in advance.
A free viewing ticket will be provided to contestants and their attendants (one person per contestant).
Other spectators should apply via the viewing ticket application form (https://formok.com/f/rexzilo0).
First 300 people
General 2,000 yen per ticket
1,000 yen for those under 18, 65 or older, people with disabilities, and those living, working, or studying in Minato Ward
[Parking]
Only vehicles that have been registered in advance may enter and exit the venue temporarily for loading and unloading.
Please note that vehicles cannot be parked.
*Information on how to register your vehicle will be provided when the finalists are announced.
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[Organizers] Tokyo Minato Ward Japanese Music and Dance Association (Hana Mizuki no Kai), Association of Classical Japanese Arts
[Co-organizers] Minato Ward, Minato Ward Board of Education, Minato Ward Sports, Culture, Health Foundation (Kiss Port Foundation)
[Sponsor (tentative)] Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
[Cooperation] Tokyo Japanese Musical Instrument Store Co., Ltd., Mitsuya Koto Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
[Sponsors] Kinkoudo Japanese Musical Instrument Store Co., Ltd., SEION Co., Ltd., MIO Co., Ltd.
Past winners
2024年 ■審査員（五十音順/敬称略） 今藤政太郎、野村峰山、藤波重彦、水谷八重子 ■受賞者 ＜中高生部門 第1位 文部科学大臣賞＞ ドゥアラ サイラス（15歳/東京都）箏 ＜中高生部門 第2位＞ 萩野 美咲（13歳/神奈川県）箏 ＜中高生部門 第3位＞ 田中 樹（14歳/東京都）三味線・長唄 ＜中高生部門 審査員特別賞＞ 渡辺 怜良（13歳/東京都）三味線 ＜小学生部門 第1位 港区長賞＞ 小糸 はな（11歳/兵庫県）箏 ＜小学生部門 第2位＞ 柏原 零（8歳/東京都）日本舞踊 ＜小学 生部門 第3位＞ 石村 瑳和子（9歳） 石村 藍子（6歳）（東京都）長唄 ＜小学生部門 審査員特別賞＞ 加藤 詩葉（11歳） 新井 衿愛（11歳）（群馬県）箏 ＜未就学児部門 第1位＞ 久保山 彩蘭（6歳/東京都） ＜水谷八重子特別大賞＞ クルティシェフ アルトゥール守栄（9歳/東京都）箏 ＜最優秀オーディエンス キスポート財団賞＞ 山口 彩愛（11歳） 山口 桜華（9歳）（東京都）箏
2023年 ■審査員（五十音順/敬称略） 今藤政太郎、桂由美、野村峰山、藤波重彦、水谷八重子 ■副賞：（株）東京和楽器三味線工房見学ツアー…8/16(水)新宿駅から貸し切りバス 受賞者全員の中から希望者対象 ■受賞者 ＜グランプリ最優秀文部科学大臣賞＞ 加藤真一（5歳/神奈川県）日本舞踊 ＜グランプリ第2位優秀賞＞ 佐藤乃々香（8歳/東京都）箏 ＜グランプリ第3位優秀賞＞ 千々和愛花・田所真花・千々和創太（11歳/神奈川県）神楽・巫女舞 ＜中高生部門審査員特別賞＞ 花柳文牡丹（16歳/東京都）日本舞踊 ＜花みずき特別賞＞ 萩野美咲（12歳/神奈川県）箏 川島妃杏・川島妃葵（12歳/東京都）箏・三絃 龍川結里愛（13歳/東京都）三絃 ＜小学生部門最優秀賞＞ 久保山彩蘭（5歳/東京都）箏 ＜小学生部門第2位優秀賞＞ 木村美琴（9歳/東京都）箏 ＜小学生部門第3位優秀賞＞ 桑原悠汰（9歳/神奈川県）獅子舞 ＜小学生部門審査員特別賞＞ 中尾奏海（11歳/京都府）箏 ＜オーディエンス最優秀キスポート財団賞＞ 梶栞奈（15歳/東京都）長唄三味線 ＜花みずきオーディエンス賞＞ 武田一栞（9歳/東京都）箏 平野詠茉（8歳/東京都）箏 渡辺怜良（12歳/東京都）三絃 山口彩愛・山口桜華（10歳と8歳/東京都）箏 ＜桂由美ブリリアント賞＞ 千々和愛花・田所真花・千々和創太（11歳/神奈川県）神楽・巫女舞 ＜水谷八重子特別大賞＞ 加藤真一（5歳/神奈川県）日本舞踊 ＜琴光堂和楽器店特別賞＞ 平林舞桜・平林凛桜（14歳/東京都）箏 ＜株式会社SEION特別賞＞ 陶山琳（15歳/東京都）箏 ＜花みずき奨励賞＞ 寒河江悠月（10歳/東京都）日本舞踊 寺田朱織（8歳/東京都）日本舞踊 北村碧彩・柏原零・中村実采（7歳・7歳・5歳/東京都）日本舞踊 古西琴音（6歳/東京都）箏 中川実音（5歳/東京都）箏