We place great importance on speaking with experts in a variety of genres.
In a traditional competitive contest, entries are often judged and a grand prize is chosen, but this contest is open to those who "don’t know what to submit" or "don’t know how to do research, but would like to talk to someone about their interests and questions they have. We, steAm BAND, are holding the "STEAM Symphony Contest" in the hope that the curiosity and creativity that swell through encounters with experts in the fields of interest will provide invaluable nourishment for individuals and at the same time create great movement in society. We look forward to your participation!
The 1st STEAM Symphony Contest held in February 2024
The final judging session was held at Ritsumeikan University’s Osaka Ibaraki Campus in February 2024.
The judges included Nakajima Sachiko, Yamagiwa Juichi, Director of the Research Institute for Humanity and Nature, Suzuki Kan, Professor at the University of Tokyo, and architect Kobori Tetsuo.
Contest Process
About Mentoring
This is a place where you can talk to experts in a variety of fields.
※You are welcome to bring your family members, friends, teachers, etc. to the mentoring session.
※Reservations can be made after the first screening is completed.
※Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
※Online mentoring is available.
Contest Outline
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Categories |
Applicants are encouraged to: |
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Registration Fee |
free |
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Eligibility |
Pre-school, elementary school, junior high school and high school students, and seniors (60 years old and older) |
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How to apply for the first selection |
Please register as a friend on the LINE below and then enter. ※Entry is closed [To applicants under 12 years old and their guardians]
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First selection |
Make a video up to 3 minutes in length and submit by the end of December 22. |
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prize |
・Grand Prize The winners will be announced on the special website. |
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Final Judging Session |
Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025 |
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Judges |
Juichi Yamagiwa Research Institute for Humanity and Nature |
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Organized by |
General Incorporated Association steAm BAND |
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Sponsored by |
Tobu Top Tours Co., Ltd. and ReNet Japan Group, Inc.Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd., and The Osaka YMCA |
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In cooperation with |
steAm, Inc. and The Ritsumeikan University. |
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Supported by |
Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition. |
Introducing Mentors
※Mentors will be updated as needed.
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Introducing Mentors
※Mentors will be updated as needed.
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Kan Suzuki
The University of Tokyo
Sachiko Nakajima
General corporation steAm BAND
Producer of Osaka-Kansai Expo Theme Project
Tetsuo Kobori
Tetsuo Kobori Architects
Nobufumi Morita
Digital Fashion Co.
Misuzu Asari
Professor, Research Institute for Humanity and Nature
Abdoulaye Sarr Ndiaye
steAm, Inc.
Hikaru Ishii
Kirakira Hikaru Arts Japan
Shin Ikesue
Tokyo School of Music Shibuya
Soulmatics Co.Ltd.
Yuu Iwamoto
Regional and Education Attractiveness Platform
Takefumi Kobayashi
Musician, steAm, Inc.
Kazuhiro Komatsu
Faculty of Engineering, Shinshu University
Yutaka Shikano
Tsukuba University
Rinka Saito
Waseda univ.
Takeshi Suzuka
steAm Corporation and Shikoku University
Shion Taniyama
AVAD K.K.
Naohiro Tamura
Principal of Tokiwamatsu Gakuen Junior and Senior High School
Choi Jaechol
steAm, Inc.
Koji Tsukamoto
ReNet Japan Group, Inc.
Miho Nakajima
RIKEN Center for Brain Science
Ian Schmitt
RIKEN Center for Brain Science
Fuminori Nakata
Fukushima University, Faculty of Human Development and Culture
Kota Nakadate
steAm, Inc.
Ryosuke Nakanishi
No-Side, Inc.
Zhang Chenhe
steAm, Inc.
Katsuhiro Nishinari
Research Center for Advanced Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo
Saki PARK
University of Tokyo Graduate School of Public Policy
Mio Hashimoto
sculptor
Emi Hariyama
General Incorporated Association EI Arts
Ayumu Horikawa
President and CEO of Akaruku Corporation
Jun Mitani
Professor, Faculty of Systems and Information Science, University of Tsukuba
Johannes Schoenke
steAm, Inc.
Kazunari Yasui
steAm, Inc.
Ichiro Hisanaga
Dai Nippon Printing Co.
Takaaki Yoshida
DNP Media Art Co., Ltd.
Yoichi Muguruma
Ritsumeikan Integrated Educational Corporation
Shinichi Hamasaki