The Executive Committee of the Calligraphy Performance Koshien (Location: Shikokuchuo City, Ehime Prefecture, Chairman: Kenji Onishi) has announced that 22 schools have passed the preliminary screening and will advance to the finals of the "19th National High School Calligraphy Performance Championship" (Calligraphy Performance Koshien), to be held on August 2nd (Sun) at the Iyosashima Sports Park Gymnasium. This competition is held in Shikokuchuo City, Ehime Prefecture, known as the "Number One Paper Town in Japan" with 20 consecutive years of the highest manufacturing product shipments in the paper industry. It determines the top high school calligraphy performance in Japan. Referred to as a "dream stage" by calligraphy clubs nationwide, the passionate messages and spectacular performances by high school students on giant paper measuring 4m x 6m can be considered a new form of Japanese integrated art. Please experience the passion and energy of students who have dedicated their entire youth to their 6-minute performances at the venue. A key feature of this event is the aim for student-led operations, with approximately 100 local high school student volunteers taking on important roles such as welcoming remarks, judging performances, and guiding participants. Additionally, about 20 university student volunteers will also be involved in the operations to support the event. 18th Tournament Winner (FY Reiwa 7): Mito Koryo High School ■ Overview of the 19th Tournament Tournament Name: 19th National High School Calligraphy Performance Championship (Calligraphy Performance Koshien) Date and Time: August 2, Reiwa 8 (Sun), from 9:00 AM to approximately 5:30 PM Venue: Iyosashima Sports Park Gymnasium (1665-1 Nakano-sho-cho, Shikokuchuo City, Ehime Prefecture) Admission: Free Organizer: Executive Committee of the Calligraphy Performance Koshien Finalists: 22 schools (109 schools participated in preliminary screening from 33 prefectures) ■ Preliminary Screening Results List (