'How many octaves can the Great Buddha reach when playing piano?' 'What is the total length of the heavenly robes worn by the Agyo and Ungyo statues?' — Sangaku dedicated to Todai-ji Temple for Reiwa 8, students who created the problems are honored

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the name of the organization that administered the 'Sangaku 1·2·3' Contest 2026 in Nara?

A: The Japan Mathematics Certification Institute, which operates the Practical Mathematics Skills Test 'Suken', administered the contest.

Q: When and where was the 'Sangaku 1·2·3' Contest 2026 award ceremony and sangaku dedication held?

A: The award ceremony and sangaku dedication were held on March 20, 2026, at the Great Buddha Hall of Todai-ji Temple in Nara City.

Q: What is the primary goal of the Japan Mathematics Certification Institute's sangaku dedications to Todai-ji Temple?

A: The institute aims to spark interest in arithmetic and mathematics, eliminate math aversion, and increase math enthusiasm.

Q: What specific arithmetic problems were dedicated as sangaku for Todai-ji Temple in 2026?

A: The two award-winning problems were: 'How many octaves can the Great Buddha reach at maximum when playing piano?' and 'What is the combined length in meters of the heavenly robes worn by the Agyo and Ungyo statues?'

Q: Which schools had students who received Excellence Awards for their arithmetic problems in the contest?

A: Students from Nara City Ichijo High School Attached Junior High School and Nara City Sahoudai Elementary School were selected for Excellence Awards.