Recruitment Poster This contest aims to foster the creativity of children in Fukui Prefecture to shape their own ideas through programming and to cultivate their creativity for the future. In today's rapidly advancing information society, programming has become a literacy for the new era. This competition provides a platform for participants to demonstrate the skills they have developed through inquiry-based learning at school and their daily studies, and we will fully support each individual's uniqueness. Why not experience the "joy of creation" and the "excitement of imagining the future" and take a new step forward as a representative of the region? We sincerely look forward to the challenges of the "budding creators" in our prefecture who will surprise the world! We recommend "Scratch" as the programming tool. Please upload your work through the dedicated form linked on this page. Participants will receive a 500 yen book voucher as a participation prize. Eligibility: Elementary school students residing in or attending elementary schools in Fukui Prefecture. Works to be submitted: Original applications and games developed using computer programming. Works requiring special hardware such as robots or electronic crafts are not eligible. The recommended programming tool is "Scratch," a software that can be used in Japanese. Theme: Free Awards: Nikkan Kenmin Fukui Award, Fukui Prefectural Board of Education Award, Fukui Computer Holdings Award, Mitani Cultural Promotion Foundation Award, Encouragement Award. Application Site: https://techkidsschool.jp/grandprix/regions/fukui/ Application Deadline: September 30 Announcement: Winners will be notified by the end of November and announced in print. Scenes from last year's awards ceremony Scenes from last year's awards ceremony Scenes from last year's awards ceremony