Frequently Asked Questions

A1. No. Please use the official entry form provided by Kao. Entries submitted using any other form will not be accepted.

A2. No. All submitted artwork must be hand-painted. Please note that works created digitally (including using digital tools/software) or generated using AI are not eligible for judging.

A3. No, we do not accept applications by e-mail. Please submit your entry using either of the following methods: uploading an image of your work or sending the original work.

A4. No, the original artworks will not be returned. As stated in the Terms and Conditions, ownership of the artworks will belong to Kao.

A5. Yes, you can. Please submit your entry by either of the following methods:

A6. Securely attach the entry form to the center of the back of your artwork in the same orientation as the artwork, using glue or tape.

A7. No. Please send your artwork in a flat envelope, inserting cardboard or something firm to ensure it does not bend during shipping.

A8. Yes, it is required, as we will contact you by email. Please note that applications with incomplete forms will not be considered.

A9. Yes, please note that entries without this information will be disqualified from judging.

A10. For each entry received, Kao will make a donation of 50 yen to the environmental protection organization chosen by the applicant, in support of its activities.

A11. After you submit your entry online, we will send a confirmation email to your registered email address with a download link for your certificate of participation.
If you submit your entry by post, please contact our office. We can issue a certificate of participation upon request.

A12. Group entry refers to artworks submitted collectively by a school or an art class you belong to. All other submissions are treated as individual entries.
Individual applicants may include multiple entries in one package (e.g., submissions by siblings or friends); however, each applicant may submit only one artwork.