We are pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 6th "Kengo Kuma & Higashikawa Town" KAGU Design Competition. Higashikawa Town, Hokkaido, known as the "Town of Photography," is seeking proposals for new KAGU from young people around the world in collaboration with architect Kengo Kuma. The theme for this year is "Quiet Furniture." The application deadline is September 30, 2026. This period has been set to include the summer vacation, making it easier for students to participate. Seeking designs for "KAGU" that propose a new, mindful way of living. Higashikawa Town, a major production center for Asahikawa furniture in Hokkaido, established the "Kengo Kuma & Higashikawa Town" KAGU Design Competition with architect Kengo Kuma to solicit designs for "KAGU" from young people who will lead the next generation, proposing a new, mindful way of living. Since the first competition was held in 2021, we have received numerous applications from around the world, with a cumulative total of approximately 2,800 entries across the first five competitions. The theme for the 6th competition is "Quiet Furniture." Eligibility is open to students worldwide aged 30 and under. The deadline is September 30, 2026 (pre-registration not required). Ten winning entries will be selected from the submitted works, with the final judging and selection of award winners scheduled to take place in Higashikawa Town in March 2027. "KAGU" is a general term for things that connect humans and the world, expanding the concept of conventional furniture. We look forward to receiving new "KAGU" proposals from many of you. Inquiries regarding this matter: Secretariat of the Kengo Kuma & Higashikawa Town KAGU Design Competition Executive Committee (Higashikawa Town Hall, Cultural Exchange Division) Contact: Sakabe/Yokoyama Tel: 0166-82-2111 (Main) Mail: official@kagu-higashikawa.jp KAGU Design Competition Official Website: https://www.kagu-higashikawa.jp/ Overview of the 6th "Kengo Kuma & Higashikaw