Announcement of the results of the “Space and Me” postcard contest
We received 545 entries this time. Thank you very much for the many entries. After a rigorous screening process, the following winners were selected. In addition, all 545 works will be exhibited together with “The Story of Gagarin,” a special exhibition to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the world’s first manned space flight. A total of 545 works will be on display, so we hope you will join us for the special exhibition and see the dynamic works of children with their creative ideas.
Date and time of award ceremony
(Sat) June 26, 2021, 13:00-13:45
Award location: Yamanashi Gakuin University, Building No. 66, 3rd floor
Exhibition location: Lounge, 1F, Building 66, Yamanashi Gakuin University
【Infant Division】
◆First Prize: Hoshi Masuda, Yamanashi Gakuin Kindergarten
Message in the work: “When I grow up, I want to go to Mars and be friends with aliens.
【Infant Division】
◆Second Prize: Kotomo Tagami, Izumi Kindergarten
Message in the work: “I went to space on a rocket with a little bird and a bunny.
【Infant Division】
◆Second Prize: Chirei Sanada, Izumi Kindergarten
Message in the work: “I want to play with aliens – what kind of place is the land of stars?
【Infant Division】
◆Third Prize: Minota Atsumi, Yamanashi Gakuin Kindergarten
Message in the work: “When I grow up, I want to be an astronaut and go to Saturn.”
【Infant Division】
◆Third Prize: Yasukazu Jinguji, Mitama Kindergarten
Message in the work: “I want to go to space and see the countries of the various stars.”
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【Infant Division】
◆Second Prize: Kazuto Amari, Izumi Kindergarten
Message in the work: “I wonder what space is like – I want to go there on a vehicle like UFO.”
【Elementary school younger age group】
◆First Prize: Seori Takamino, Yamanashi Gakuin Elementary School
Message in the work: “When I grow up, I want to be a seed researcher. I want to develop seeds that will not cause food allergies to people on Earth. If I can create a new seed, I would like to grow it in space. Please support me.
【Elementary school younger age group】
◆Second Prize: Aimo Iiboshi, Yamanashi Gakuin Elementary School
Message in the work: “I want to go to a planet where no one has ever been before and live with my friends.”
【Elementary school younger age group】
◆Second Prize: Shina Tanaka, Yamanashi Gakuin Elementary School
Message in the work: “I want to ride a shooting star and stay in a hotel in space.
【Elementary school younger age group】
◆Third Prize: Ayaka Yamamoto, Ise Elementary School
Message in the work: “I drew this picture because I wanted to play tag on the moon.”
【Elementary school younger age group】
◆Third Prize: Ichika Umezawa, Yamanashi Gakuin Elementary School
Message in the work: “We have made friends in space (aliens are saying, ‘We are aliens’).”
【Elementary school younger age group】
◆Third Prize: Shiho Takahashi, Yamanashi Gakuin Elementary School
Message in the work: “Skateboarding in space.”
【Elementary school elder age group】
◆First Prize: Karin Ojiro, Yamanashi Gakuin Elementary School
Message in the work: “Let’s draw the universe.
【Elementary school elder age group】
◆Second Prize: Erika Furuya, Yamanashi Gakuin Elementary School
Message in the work: “Let’s enjoy space travel.”
【Elementary school elder age group】
◆Second Prize: Miki Takahashi, Ise Elementary School
Message in the work: “Space is beautiful and fun.”
【Elementary school elder age group】
◆Third Prize: Juma Iwata, Yamanashi Gakuin Elementary School
Message in the work: “Toward an ideal future.”
【Elementary school elder age group】
◆Third Prize: Reisha Yokozawa, Tamamoro Elementary School
Message in the work: “A future where we can fly freely into space with a message from NASA.”
【Elementary school elder age group】
◆Third Prize: Ryunosuke Mitsui, Ise Elementary School
【Elementary school elder age group】
◆Third Prize: Eri Sakamoto, Koun Elementary School
Thank you everyone for the many impressions!
“Space and Me” Picture Postcard Contest
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the world’s first manned space flight by Yurii Gagarin, and with the cooperation of the Russian Embassy in Japan and Kofu City, YGU International Exchange Center will hold a photo exhibition of cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin. We hope that this contest will be a good opportunity for children to dream about space.
We look forward to receiving many entries.
【Theme】: Space and Me
【How to apply】: Draw on the communication side of the postcard. The work must be your own work and unpublished.
【Eligibility】: Infants and elementary school students who live in Kofu City
【Application deadline】: May 31, 2021 (Monday), by postmark
【Announcement of judging】: June 16 (Mon.) – 25 (Fri.), 2021 (only winners will be notified)
The award ceremony will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2021 (scheduled for 2:00 p.m.) and the prize will be presented by the Counsellor of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Japan.
【Copyright】 : International Exchange Center, Yamanashi Gakuin University
【Organizer】: Center for International Exchange, Yamanashi Gakuin University
【Supported by】: Embassy of the Russian Federation in Japan, Representative of the Russian Federation in Japan
【Prizes】: (in each of the following categories: infants, lower elementary school students, and upper elementary school students)
First prize: 1 prize (certificate and book card worth 10,000 yen)
Second prize: 2 prizes (certificate and library card worth 5,000 yen each)
Third prize: 3 prizes (certificate and library card worth 3,000 yen each)
【Judges】:
Mr. Igor Titov, Counsellor, Embassy of the Russian Federation in Japan
Mr. Fanny Oranges, International Relations Officer, Kofu City Professor Tatsumi Akita, Acting President for International Affairs, Yamanashi Gakuin University
Dr. Sam Stocker, Lecturer, iCLA, Yamanashi Gakuin University (specializing in art) Professor Miki Ito, Yamanashi Gakuin Junior College (plastic arts education, plastic artist)
For inquiries and submissions, please contact “Space and Me” Postcard Contest, Yamanashi Gakuin University International Center, 2-4-5 Sakaori, Kofu, 400-8575, Japan.
