Theme: 「新」or「古」

New or old—which kanji speaks to you?

「新」and「古」are two of the most commonly used kanji in everyday life. Now it’s your turn to explore them in a fun and creative way! Team up with a partner and take on the challenge of designing a Kanji Map Poster based on either 「新」 (new) or 「古」 (old).

Your mission?

Create a poster that’s eye-catching, easy to understand, and memorable—showing how the kanji is written, how it’s used, and what it really means.

💡 How to get started:

✨ Do a bit of online research

✨ Use storytelling or mind-mapping ideas

✨ Be creative—make learning kanji fun and exciting!

🎤 Final Round Alert!

The top 12 posters will move on to a final presentation round, where each team will pitch their poster to the judges. Presentations can be in English, Japanese or a mix of Japanese and English.

Don’t worry—the presentation won’t be scored, but a great pitch could help your poster stand out!

🚀 Why Join?

This competition is all about discovering cool, memorable ways to learn kanji while having fun. You’ll boost your creativity, research skills, organization, and teamwork—all while deepening your connection with the Japanese language.

👉 Ready to choose your kanji? Let’s create something amazing!