JTAT Nengajoo Contest

There are four divisions:

                                                      1. Elementary
                                                      2. Middle School
                                                      3. High School
                                                      4. University

There are four awards for each category:

1. Grand Prize
2. Most Artistic Award
3. Most Original Award
4. Most Humorous Award

Entry Rules and Procedures:

Each school may only submit 10 entries. (No entree fee)

Paper:
Use unlined index cards (4’ x 6’) in white (colored index cards may not be submitted).

Writing:
* Writing should be written in black ink (no pencil) in legible letters.
* The design should focus on the upcoming New Year, which is the Year of the Rat.  It should also focus on how the New Year is celebrated in Japan.  The card design should be related to the topic, and be in good taste.  You may not attach any photos or other materials.  You may not use cartoon characters or any form of computer graphics design.
* The pictures have to be original.
* All letters should be in Japanese, except for numbers.  You must include the date and students name on the card.  The students name should be in katakana.  If Chinese names are written in kanji, you must add katakana to the side.

On the back of each card, the student must write the following information:

1. Student’s full name
2. Student’s age and grade level
3. School name
4. Teacher’s name

The entries must be received by December 27.
Include: Return Address

Please send to Mrs. Mihoko Nakashige
7611 Worthing St.
Dallas, TX 75252