[Image Review]
If you are unable to attend the physical competition, you can participate through "video review":
Round 1 deadline: April 28, 2026
Round 2 deadline: April 31, 2026
Round 3 deadline: April 28, 2026
Round 4 Deadline (Final Round): June 1, 2026
*Important Note: Each round has a limited number of participants, and registration will close once all places are filled. Please register as early as possible to secure your spot.
Advancement to core standards
Advancement score: Those who score 80 points or above in the preliminary round will be awarded the "Advancement Honor Award" and will be given a place to represent their region in the finals in Japan.
Excellent Award: Participants who score 79 points or below will be awarded an "Excellent Award" but will not advance to the finals.
Image Review Competition
Evaluation method: Video submission—Participants must upload their performance videos according to the official specifications.
Results Announcement: The judging panel will complete the eligibility review within 3 business days of submission and send an official notification via email.
Finals Schedule: The competition will be held at the Owada Culture Center in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan.
Participants are responsible for their own travel, accommodation, and food expenses to Japan.
Seat confirmation deadline: Qualifying contestants must complete the final registration process and pay the participation fee before June 10, 2026.
Automatic Forfeiture Clause: Those who fail to complete the procedures by the deadline will be deemed to have automatically forfeited their place in the finals.
Final Venue: Owada Culture Center (Heritage and Performing Arts Hall), Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan.
Fee Statement: The competition is open to all nationalities; participants are responsible for all costs related to travel, accommodation, and related itinerary to Japan.
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Final venue:
Owada Culture Center, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, Japan
Friends, mentors, and family members of participants who wish to attend the competition must purchase tickets. Competition tickets cost HK$180 and will be available for public sale on the official website in mid-June. Participants do not need to purchase tickets. There are 345 seats available; seating is on a first-come, first-served basis without assigned seating.
The overall winner (one person) will receive a cash prize of HK$2300
The overall runner-up (one person) will receive a cash prize of HK$1600
The overall third runner-up (one person) will receive a cash prize of HK$780
*The winnings will be converted to Japanese Yen,Cash payment at the Japanese awards ceremony*
