[2023] 6th World Youth KOKOROZASHI Presentation Competition

Competition schedule

Presenters wanted!

Pre-entry (first round of applications) is now being accepted!

What is pre-entry (1st application)?	Pre-entry is the first round of applications for the selection of presenters for the 6th World Youth KOKOROZASHI Presentation Competition, and those who pass the first round of applications may proceed to the main entry (second round).
Pre-entry procedure	Send us a photo of what you "really want to do" (KOKOROZASHI) written on a piece of paper via the application form. After passing the screening process, your picture will be registered in the "HOKUSAI KOKOROZASHI mosaic art" (currently updating the world record). For more information about HOKUSAI KOKOROZASHI Mosaic Art,click here.
Pre-entry qualifications	10-22 years old or 4th grade elementary school to university students Children under the above age can also submit images, but this entry to the competition must be from the above age. In addition to individual entries, entries by groups (schools, etc.) are encouraged.
Pre-entry fee	Free of charge （A registration fee of 1,000 yen will be charged only for the main entry.)
Pre-entry Deadline	[Groups] June 30 (Fri.) 23:59 [Individuals] 23:59, Wednesday, July 19

Pre-entry

Presenter Selection Schedule

Pre-entry (1st round of applications)

May 8

Pre-entry (1st round of applications) begins

Please send us a photo of what you "really want to do" (your ambition) written on a piece of paper via the application form. If your application passes the screening, you will be able to submit a second application.
Application form

*After passing the screening, the submitted image will be registered in the "HOKUSAI Zhi Mosaic Art" (currently updating the world record).

■Pre-entry qualifications

10-22 years old or 4th grade elementary school students to university students
*Children under the above age can also apply for the image, but this entry to the competition must be from the above age.
Entries by groups (schools, etc.) as well as individual entrants are encouraged.

■Pre-entry fee

Free of charge
(A fee of ¥1,000 will be charged for the main entry.)

■Precautions when taking photos

Please make sure to write "by hand" on paper (no whiteboards, cloth, etc.).
Please note that the photo does not have to show the applicant's face.
Please make sure that one photo shows one piece of paper, even if you are submitting as part of a group.
Please take pictures so that the text can be clearly read.
Please take the photo horizontally.
The color of the pen, the color of the paper, and the material are all acceptable.
Please write what you really want to do (KOKOROZASHI, pledge, promise).Nouns (e.g., world peace) as well as verbs (e.g., creating world peace),(e.g., create world peace) as well as verbs (e.g., create world peace).This is a key point.In addition, it is even better if you include ~ for the sake of (e.g., to make each person happy, to create world peace).

★Privilege for pre-entries (first round of applications)★

All applicants will receive a free online viewing ticket for the 6th World Youth KOKOROZASHI Presentation Competition
Those who pass the pre-entry will be notified of their world record certification number via email.

June 30, 23:59

Deadline for pre-entry group applications

Pre-entry for groups such as schools, cram schools, etc.(When multiple images are to be registered together for each group)

July 19, 23:59

Deadline for Pre-Entry Individual Entries

Pre-entry by individuals

Main Entry (Secondary Entry)

Individuals who have passed the Pre-Entry (1st round) of the 6th World Youth KOKOROZASHI Presentation Competition and meet the following criteria may make a Main Entry at any time. (You will be notified of the details by e-mail.)

Those who have passed the pre-entry (1st round)
10-22 years old or 4th grade elementary school students to university students
Individual applicants
Applicants may be of any nationality, but must be able to present in Japanese or with subtitles.

★Privileges for all applicants in the 2nd round★

You will be able to find what you "really want to do" (KOKOROZASHI) through the videos and lectures, You will be supported to find your "what you really want to do" (KOKOROZASHI) through the videos and lectures, and to create your own unique presentation.
You will receive a world record certificate (PDF) for "HOKUSAI Zhi Mosaic Art"!
You will be qualified to participate in the "WYK KOKOROZASHI Platform," a community that supports and encourages each other's KOKOROZASHI!

■How to apply

Entry period: May 8, 2023 (Mon.) - August 19, 2023 23:59
Main entry fee: 1,000 yen
→Main Entry Form
②If you make this entry, you will receive the following information,

All applicants will receive a video on how to set KOKOROZASHI and how to make a presentation.
Those who wish to participate will have a chance to attend the "How to develop your ambition" and "Presentation" lectures. In the "KOKOROZASHI Improvement Course," veteran instructors lead participants in developing their KOKOROZASHI into a clear statement of what they really want to do through interactions with other participants.In the "Presentation Course," participants will hone their presentations to reach the souls of as many people as possible with their clarified KOKOROZASHI.
The course will help you create a 2-3 minute presentation of your KOKOROZASHI (talking about your KOKOROZASHI and background) for the second round of applications.The skills that you will develop in this course will not only be useful for your main entry in the World Youth KOKOROZASHI Presentation Competition, but will also be a treasure for your life!

③Apply for a 2-3 minute KOKOROZASHI presentation video (talking about your KOKOROZASHI and background).

Deadline: 23:59, Saturday, August 19, 2023

August 19, 23:59

Deadline for this entry (2nd video application)

Entry Deadline	August 19, 23:59
Notification of results	End of August, 2023

★Privileges for all applicants who pass the second round of screening★

Free admission to the 6th Global Youth KOKOROZASHI Presentation Competition
Participation in the "KOKOROZASHI Avengers," who will tackle global issues through their own KOKOROZASHI!

Third round of applications

Applicants who pass the 2nd round will proceed to the 3rd round.

September 9 or 10

Briefing session for the 3rd round screening

A briefing session will be held for those who have passed the 2nd round of screening.
Briefing session date and time:：
Saturday, September 9, 2023, 20:00~21:00
or
September 10, 2023 (Sun) 9:00~10:00

Attend either of the above dates
*If you cannot attend, you can watch the archived video.

For the third round of applications, submit a 5-minute video (KOKOROZASHI and background/actions)

September 23, 23:59

Third round video application deadline

Application deadline	September 23, 23:59
Result notification	Early October 2023

★Finalists' Privileges★

Free participation in a training program worth more than 1,000,000 yen in total
Invitation to the community of past finalists

Finalists selected

Twelve finalists will be selected in the third round of judging.

October 7(8)

Orientation and lectures for finalists

Finalists will attend a special training program worth more than 1 million yen in total, free of charge, in preparation for the competition.

Orientation
Seminar on KOKOROZASHI Co-cultivation
Hyper KOKOROZASHI Presentation Lecture

October 7, 2023	Tokyo + Online Hybrid
October 8, 2023	Online (only KOKOROZASHI Co-cultivation Lecture)

■KOKOROZASHI Co-cultivation Lecture

Toshinori Kitami

Executive Director, KOKOROZASHI ART PROJECT ASSOCIATION (KAPA)
Certified KOKOROZASHI Education Instructor
Former principal of Yokohama Municipal Junior High School
Yokohama School Rec Seminar, First Representative of National School Rec Network
Director, General Incorporated Association for the Promotion of Beneficial Capitalism
Part-time lecturer at Ferris University

■Hyper KOKOROZASHI Presentation Course Lecturer

Takemi Omori

President, World Class Partners, Inc.
Director, Communication Development Organization
Director, Generative Speed Reading Association
Special Advisor, Japan Negotiation Association

→World Class Partners K.K. HP

November 3

Pre-Convention Day Fest

We will gather on the day before the conference to have the final training program for the conference with the executive committee members.

Date and Time	November 3, 2023 (Friday, national holiday) 13:00~ (Friday, November 3, 2023)
Place	National Olympics Memorial Youth Center

*After the training, participants will stay overnight at the National Olympics Memorial Youth Center.

November 4

Day of the Games

Date and Time	Saturday, November 4, 2023 09:00~11:30 Rehearsal 13:00~16:00 Tournament main event 17:00~19:00 After Party
Location	National Olympics Memorial Youth Center

★Grand Prize (2 winners) Prizes and Privileges★

Awarding of the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Prize, the Minister of the Environment Prize (last year's results).
Awarding of certificates and trophies
Guest speaker at the National KOKOROZASHI Business Presentation Competition (planned)

★Excellence Awards (for 2 persons) Prizes and Privileges★

Award certificates and trophies

Awards and Privileges for Presenters

Pre-entry (1st round entry) applicants

All applicants will receive a free online viewing ticket for the 6th World Youth "Aspiration" Presentation Competition
Those who pass the pre-entry will be notified of their world record certification number via email.

All applicants for the main entry (2nd round)

Through the videos and lectures, you will be able to discover what you "really want to do" and create your own unique presentation of KOKOROZASHI
Receive a world record certificate (PDF) for the "HOKUSAI KOKOROZASHI Mosaic Art"!
You can participate in the WYK KOKOROZASHI Platform, a community that supports and encourages each other's KOKOROZASHI!

Those who pass the main entry (second round application)

Invitation to the 6th World Youth KOKOROZASHI Presentation Competition (free admission)
Participation in the "KOKOROZASHI Avengers" who will tackle global issues through their own KOKOROZASHI!

All finalists

Free participation in a training program worth more than 1 million yen in total
Invitation to join the community of past finalists

Excellence Awards (2 winners)

Receive a certificate and trophy

Grand Prize (2 winners)

Awarded by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, the Minister of the Environment (last year's results).
Awarding of certificates and trophies
Appeared as a guest speaker at the National KOKOROZASHI Business Presentation Competition!

Introduction of Judges

Hideo Okubo

Chairman and Representative Director, FORVAL Co.
Hakubun Shimomura

Former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
Member of the House of Representatives
Hiroshi Suzuki

Former Vice Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
Professor, University of Tokyo and Keio University
Reika Tanaka

Representative Director, General Incorporated Association Tasukeai
Representative Director, Yumesapo General Incorporated Association
Hitomi Shirakoma

Representative Director, Kotohogi Corporation
Part-time lecturer, Faculty of Economics, Fukuoka Universit
Hitoshi Aoki

President and Representative Director, Achievement Corporation
President and Representative Director
Ayako Sato

Professor, Hollywood Graduate University
President, Performance Education Association of Japan

Events & Courses

Online

KOKOROZASHI Development Course and Presentation Course

Courses only for those who have made this entry (2nd round of application)

Now accepting applications
In the "KOKOROZASHI Improvement Course," experienced lecturers will lead participants in developing their KOKOROZASHI into a clear statement of what they really want to do through interactions with other participants. In the "Presentation Course," participants will hone their presentations to bring their clarified KOKOROZASHI to the souls of as many people as possible. Using them as a reference, you can create a 2-3 minute presentation of your KOKOROZASHI (talking about your KOKOROZASHI and background) for the second round of applications. The skills you will hone in this course will not only help you in this entry for the World Youth KOKOROZASHI Presentation Competition, but will also be a treasure for your life!

Schedule
■Lecture on Polishing Your KOKOROZASHI　
Saturday, June 24, 10:00-12:00 / Sunday, July 23, 10:00-12:00 / Tuesday, August 1, 19:00-21:00 / Wednesday, August 9, 19:00-21:00

■Presentation Lecture
Wednesday, July 26, 19:00-21:00 / Saturday, August 12, 10:00-12:00 / Sunday, August 13, 19:00-21:00

Location　Online
- #OnlineHeld
- #KokorozashiArtProject
Click here to apply

Community

WYK KOKOROZASHI Platform

A community connected by KOKOROZASHI

Now accepting applications

This is a community that connects youth who have entered the World Youth KOKOROZASHI Presentation Competition with adults who want to support their KOKOROZASHI.

Fee	Free of charge
Location	Online

#WorldYouthKOKOROZASHI
#Community

Message of Supporto all those who are challenging their ambitions

World Youth KOKOROZASHI Presentation Competition
Executive Committee Chairperson

Jun Koide

My name is Jun Koide, Chairperson of the 6th KOKOROZASHI Presentation Competition for Global Youth Executive Committee. We all have noble KOKOROZASHI deep in our hearts. What will you use your life for and how will you burn it in your one and only life? To decide on one's own course of life, one's major policy, is to "set KOKOROZASHI. This competition attracts wonderful presenters every year. What backgrounds led the 12 selected young presenters to set their KOKOROZASHI and take action? When I listen to them, I cannot help but be moved. Let's all become supporters of aspiring youth through this competition and create a world where everyone can live happily!

Read the interview