PRIZES

First Prize	¥4,000,000 Gold Medal Certificate of Merit
Second Prize	¥2,500,000 Silver Medal Certificate of Merit
Third Prize	¥1,500,000 Bronze Medal Certificate of Merit
Fourth Prize	¥1,000,000 Certificate of Merit
Fifth Prize	¥800,000 Certificate of Merit
Sixth Prize	¥600,000 Certificate of Merit
Best Performer of the Japanese Work	¥300,000 Certificate of Merit
Diploma of Outstanding Merit	¥150,000 Certificate of Merit
Chamber Music Award	¥150,000 Certificate of Merit
Audience Prize	Certificate of Merit and additional awards

(1) The First Prizewinner will be given at least 10 opportunities to perform in and outside of Japan, including solo recitals and performances with major orchestras, before the end of March 2026. The performer will be paid an appearance fee of ¥200,000 per performance, and related travel and accommodation expenses will be covered by the Organizer.
(2) The First Prizewinner will be given the Mayor of Sapporo Award with the opportunity to perform in Sapporo, based on the Hamamatsu-Sapporo “Musical and Cultural City Exchange Declaration”.
(3) Additional awards may be offered by private companies or individuals who support the Competition’s objectives.