Hamon

Like a stone purposefully cast into a tranquil lake,

it sends ripples that radiate across the water’s surface.

The Message from the Jury :

Nao Tamura

This year's theme, "HAMON," anticipates that flexible thinking will generate many small insights, much like falling rain. Rather than immediately aiming for a massive impact, I believe that ideas born from your own daily life, the inconveniences you encounter, or concepts that become truly "personal" for someone important to you will foster a broad HAMON that resonates with many people. I look forward to encountering your inspiring works, born from your unique "stone," that will set new standards.

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