Kokugakuin University × note is hosting a submission contest: "#WhatILearnedThisYear"!
[Updated January 29]
The results have been announced! Please check them out via the article link below.
Why not share your "learning" from this year as well?
Learning is something that enriches our daily lives. It is not found only in school classes or specialized books. Trying a new hobby, being struck by someone's words, or a sudden realization or experience—everything can become learning.
In the past, Kokugakuin University has planned contests themed around learning and has engaged with the intellectual curiosity of many people. So, once again, we are calling for your learning experiences in our contest, "#WhatILearnedThisYear". Please tell us about your experience, including not just what you learned, but also what happened as a result.
Contest Overview
■ Theme and Format
We are looking for note submissions under the theme "#WhatILearnedThisYear". Please feel free to write in any format, such as manga, essays, illustrations, or novels. There are no restrictions on the format.
■ Schedule
Submission Period: Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 11:00 AM to Thursday, December 11, 2025, 11:59 PM
Results Announcement: Scheduled for late January 2026
■ Prizes
・Grand Prize: 1 winner (100,000 yen gift card)
・Genius of Learning Award (Sponsor Award): 2 winners (50,000 yen gift card each)
How to Apply
(1) Create a note account or log in
(2) Follow the official Kokugakuin University note account
(3) Post an article with the hashtag "#WhatILearnedThisYear"
・When submitting, please publish it for "free".
・You can also enter by adding the contest hashtag to an article you have posted in the past.
・You may submit multiple entries.
Regarding the use of submitted content
Submitted content may be featured on Kokugakuin University's official note, website, or social media.
It may also be featured on note's social media.
Message from the Sponsoring Organization
Hello. This is the Kokugakuin University note editorial department.
We operate note with the goal of creating a place where you can encounter "learning" and "learn together."
And this year, we have decided to hold a contest for you to share your "learning" again.
The theme is "#WhatILearnedThisYear," which was very well received last year.
Experiences gained from new learning, lessons learned from unexpected failures, insights from a book deeply etched in your heart—as a "genius of learning" who finds and is passionate about "learning" anytime, anywhere, it is a little early, but please look back on this year and put the fruits of your "learning" into words.
Your learning will surely lead to someone else's new learning. We sincerely hope that this will become a rich "place to learn together" where learning chains and deepens.
The entire editorial department is looking forward to your submissions.
We look forward to your submissions!
<Notes on Submission>
■ About Submitted Works
・The copyright of the submitted work belongs to the creator.
・Please ensure your submission complies with copyright law. For details, please check "Copyright concepts to support creation".
・Please refrain from submitting works that have won other contests held by note or other companies, or works similar to them.
・Articles unrelated to the submission content or paid articles may have their hashtags removed by the note management side.
■ About Judging and Winning Works
・We cannot respond to inquiries regarding judging criteria.
・If a winning work or the creator themselves violates the terms of service, the award may be revoked even after judging.
・The announcement of winning works will be made via this article and by email to the winners.
・For final selection, the management office will verify your identity. Please note that if we cannot verify it by the deadline, you will be excluded from the final selection.
・The delivery of prizes is completed by sending an Amazon gift card to the winner's email address.
・The handling of personal information follows our privacy policy.
・The Amazon gift card provided as a prize can be used for purchases on the Japanese Amazon page. For details, please refer to the Amazon Gift Card Terms and Conditions.