The Yomiuri Shimbun The Yomiuri Shimbun is seeking entries for the 29th Yomiuri International Cartoon Contest.
The
theme for the contest is "
Teeth," with the competition open to people from all backgrounds, ages and levels of experience. The theme may leave many people unsure about what to draw due to the seemingly unusual subject.
Teeth are necessary parts of the body for survival and people's mouths can convey their feelings as eloquently as their eyes. Eyes also can show lies and pretense, but the mouth is more honest, clearly expressing people's feelings and thoughts.
Teeth are hard and sharp, and sometimes can work as a weapon. But such strengths can be easily lost without proper care. Perhaps such strength and fragility of teeth can be used as a metaphor for contemporary society. The theme may be a challenging one.
Submissions must be received no later than Sept. 21. Prizewinners will be announced in late December.
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Details of 29th Yomiuri Cartoon Contest The Yomiuri Shimbun is holding its 29th Yomiuri International Cartoon Contest. Entries must be received at The Yomiuri Shimbun headquarters in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, by Sept. 21. Those delivering their entries to The Yomiuri Shimbun in person should do so by
4 p.m. that day.
Winners will be announced in late December in The Yomiuri Shimbun and The Daily Yomiuri. Winning cartoons will
appear in the New Year's edition of The Yomiuri Shimbun and in early January in The Daily Yomiuri. Entries should be addressed to: The Yomiuri International Cartoon Contest Section, 1-7-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8055, Japan
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SEE************* Awards
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Grand Prize: 2 million yen =
S$ 24,898.60
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Kondo Hidezo Prize:1.5 million yen =
S$ 18,673.90
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Gold Prize: 500,000 yen =
S$ 6,224.65
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Rules and conditions of entry Submissions will not be returned.
Each cartoon, including its backing, should be no larger than A3 size (297 millimeters by 420 millimeters).
Entrants may use any layout, style or drawing material.
Plagiarized cartoons and cartoons previously published in other media or that bear a close resemblance to such material will not be accepted.
The maximum number of entries is three per participant. If entrants submit more than three cartoons, only three will be judged.
Cartoons made by more than one person will not be accepted.
The Grand Prize-winning cartoon and other selected works will be displayed in the Yomiuri International Cartoon Contest Exhibition, to be held at several locations in Japan and overseas. The Yomiuri Shimbun reserves the right to:
Reproduce the cartoons in newspapers, magazines and electronic publications of The Yomiuri Shimbun.
Exhibit the cartoons at the Yomiuri International Cartoon Contest Exhibition and the Kawasaki City Museum.
Reproduce the cartoons in catalogues, posters and other materials for the promotion of the Yomiuri International Cartoon Contest in Japanese and other languages.
Permit third parties to reproduce the cartoons for the promotion of the Yomiuri International Cartoon Contest and to publish the cartoons in their publication.
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How to enter
On the reverse side of each cartoon, specify whether the cartoon is intended for the Junior Division or the General Division's Theme Section or the Free Section. Also write the title of your work, as well as your name, address, telephone number, date of birth and occupation or school along with school year.
Non-Japanese entrants should state their nationality.
If you use a pseudonym, please include your real name.
Entrants who violate the rules will be disqualified, and their prizes will be withdrawn.
Disqualification is automatic if an entry is sent under another person's name. The Yomiuri Shimbun will not accept responsibility for cartoons damaged in transit.
Past Grand Prize-winning cartoons as well as prize winning works from last year's contest can be viewed at: http://info.yomiuri.co.jp/prize/cartoon/ For more information, call (03) 3217-9982 
