Established

1989

Organizer

Itoen New Haiku Grand Prize Executive Committee

Category

Haiku and Haikai

Selection Method

Open call

Target

Open

Frequency

1 per year

Application Deadline

around February

Announcement Period

around October

Status

Active

Description

The Itoen Ooi Ocha New Haiku Grand Prize is a haiku contest sponsored by Itoen. It defines "new haiku" as a unique expression method that primarily rides the 5-7-5 rhythm for free expression, unbound by strict rules such as seasonal words (kigo) or form.

Prize

Main Prize

Winning works are printed on the packaging of the "Ooi Ocha" series, and winners receive "Ooi Ocha" featuring their published works.

• Printing of winning works on "Ooi Ocha" series packages
• Provision of "Ooi Ocha" to winners

Selection

Official Resources

Past Winners