Morioka International Haiku Contest

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Morioka International Haiku Contest is a Japanese and English Haiku competition started to commemorate the 130th anniversary of Morioka City attaining city status in 2019. Morioka, is a city that enables you to embrace elegance through cityscape surrounded by mountains, rivers that run through the city with salmon run, and 4 seasonal colors characterized by abundant nature. In addition, you can trail history and culture in this city that has been the land of origin to many great pioneers. Importantly, Haiku is the most familiar form of art that cuts out sceneries of nature and history to recite with only 17 syllables of 5-7-5. For those residing in Morioka, look back at your own city and rediscover the beauty. For those who are visiting, feel the artistry and beauty of this city. If this contest becomes such an opportunity of affection towards Morioka, then, we would be contented. Haiku is profound, yet easy to start. Why won’t you join us?

No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees.

Country of Publication & Year Established

Japan

Established in 2019

Publication Medium & Contest Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Awarded 1 x per year

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Poetry Temp Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General

Lengths:

Poem: Exactly 3 lines; Up to 2 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Haiku (or related).

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Winner's Prize:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Online form.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Most recent response reported was received on 05 Dec 2025.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 02 Aug 2025.
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Dates

Last Updated: 31 Aug 2026

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