- Contest Name
[E8] 30th anniversary of the opening of the entire Hokuriku Expressway
We are announcing the winners of the "Reiwa era's 'Oku no Hosomichi'. Hokuriku, Charm Photo Exhibition"
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- [E8] We are announcing the winning entries of the "Reiwa era's 'Oku no Hosomichi'. Hokuriku, Charm Photo Exhibition" commemorating the 30th anniversary of the opening of the entire Hokuriku Expressway.
October 18, 2024
Central Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd. Kanazawa Regional Head Office
Central Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd. Nagoya Regional Head Office
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd. Niigata Regional Head Office
NEXCO CENTRAL Kanazawa Regional Head Office (Higashi, Kanno-cho, Kanazawa, Regional Head Office, Kiyoji Morishima, Kiyoji), NEXCO CENTRAL Nagoya Regional Head Office (Naka-ku, Nagoya, Regional Head Office, Toshikawa Maekawa, Toshiaki) and NEXCO EAST Niigata Regional Head Office (Chuo-ku, Niigata, Regional Head Office, Hitoshi Sakuma) held a photo contest to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the opening of the E8 Hokuriku Expressway (Hokuriku Expressway) on July 28, 2024.
We are pleased to announce that the winning works have been decided after a rigorous screening.
Photo Contest Overview
"Oku no Hosomichi" in the Reiwa Era. Hokuriku, Charming Photo Exhibition
~Let's share the charm of Hokuriku through your photos~
~Let's share the charm of Hokuriku through your photos~
- Submission Theme
Discover the fascinating scenery and cuisine of the Hokuriku Road, which is linked to the "Hosomichi of the Deep North" traveled by the haiku poet Matsuo Basho.
- Application period
June 20, 2024 (Thursday) - August 20, 2024 (Tuesday)
- Application Category
"30th Anniversary of the Opening of the Hokuriku Expressway" category: Photos taken on the Hokuriku Expressway and its surrounding areas
"Oku no Hosomichi" category: Photos taken in places associated with haiku poet Matsuo Basho
"Oku no Hosomichi" category: Photos taken in places associated with haiku poet Matsuo Basho
Prize-winning work
For details, including an introduction to all the winning works, please visit the special website.
| "30th Anniversary of the Opening of the Hokuriku Expressway" category | "Oku no Hosomichi" category | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of submissions | 47 points | 18 points |
| Number of winning works | 8 points (1 Grand Prize, 2 Excellence Awards, 5 Honorable Mentions) | 6 points (1 Grand Prize, 2 Excellence Awards, 3 Honorable Mentions) |
| Highest award |
"Asahi Town in Spring" Asahi Town, Toyama Prefecture, Funakawa River |
"Basho and the Milky Way" Echigo Izumozaki Roadside Station, Tenryo Village, Izumozaki Town, Niigata Prefecture |
The winners will be presented with local specialties from the Noto region as a prize.
The winning works will be compiled onto a panel and exhibited at an event commemorating the 30th anniversary of the opening of the entire Hokuriku Expressway.
Event Date and Time
- Saturday, October 26, 2024 9:00-15:00
Hokuriku Expressway Amagoma Service Area (SA) (Out-bound)
- Saturday, November 2, 2024 9:30-16:00
Hokuriku Expressway Nanjo SA (In-bound)
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