第19回 2025-2026年 世界こどもハイクコンテストThe 19th 2025-2026 World Children's Haiku Contest
応募要項Submission Guidelines
Originating from Japan, Haiku is the shortest form of poetry in the world. In a short descriptive verse, it captures a moment in the poet's life, or simply expresses the beauty of nature. Haiku is now enjoyed in many countries around the world.
JAL FOUNDATION biennially organize 'World Children's Haiku Contest', and we are happy to announce that the 19th contest is to be held this year.
The theme of the 19th contest is ' Sound '.
Through the contest, children are given the opportunity to compose haiku that will encompass their memories. The experience of composing haiku will also become a part of their pleasant memories of their childhood.
Theme
"Sound"
Applications
Applicants must be children under 15 years old as of February 28, 2026
Composition
The haiku must be accompanied by hand-drawn or hand-crafted artwork on the same page, using A4-sized paper (21 cm x 29.7 cm) or letter-sized paper (8.5 in. x 11 in.).
⚫︎Any form of artwork (except photographs or digital images) can be submitted.
⚫︎Every entry must be the original and unpublished work of the child himself/herself. Assistance by others (parents, other adults, siblings, or other children) is prohibited.
⚫︎The haiku must be presented in three short lines.
⚫︎All rights (for compositions and artwork) will be reserved by JAL FOUNDATION.
⚫︎Glue the application form on the back of the work.
Entry fee
free
Submission's Period
Japanese-Language Contest（Works in Japanese)：From June 1 to September 30, 2025
Deadline : September 30, 2025
Regional Contest (Works in local languages)：From October 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026
Deadline : February 28, 2026
Contest Results
All winning entries will be posted on the JAL Foundation World Children's Haiku Contest special page.
From among the Grand Prize winners of the Japanese Language Contest and Regional Contests, the three most outstanding works overall will be selected.
Winners will be decided by a panel of judges organized by JAL Foundation.
Organized
JAL FOUNDATION
Sponsored
Japan Airlines Co., Ltd.
Cooperation
Haiku International Association
Supported
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Agency for Cultural Affairs
Japan Committee for UNICEF
The Japan Foundation
お問い合わせ先Inquiries
JAL FOUNDATION zaidan-haiku@jal.com
*Please write your name and country.
*JAL Foundation will use the personal information collected upon entry of the Haiku Contest for the purpose of organizing the contest, informing the winner and other activities related to the Haiku contest.
*Winning Haiku piece will become publicly announced with the author name, age and country.
*All rights of entry (poem and artwork) will be reserved by JAL Foundation.
