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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 September 21,
2007. Prizewinners will be announced in late
December. 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: Awards
Grand Prize: 2
million Yen Kondo Hidezo
Prize:1.5 million Yen Gold Prize:
500,000 Yen 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. 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 any damage caused to
cartoons before or after they are received by the newspaper.
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