Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of Japan in the State of Qatar hosted the 2025 Japan-Qatar Illustration Contest Award Ceremony on October 29, marking the successful conclusion of the inaugural edition of the contest. It served as a dynamic platform for cultural exchange, further deepening the long-standing friendship between Japan and Qatar.
The contest, themed “Draw a Japanese element in a Qatari setting,” successfully engaged creative talents across Qatar, attracting over 130 entries from artists of diverse ages and backgrounds. The winning artworks beautifully merged Japanese and Qatari cultural elements, truly embodying the spirit of mutual appreciation.
In his opening remarks, H E Naoto Hisajima, Ambassador of Japan to Qatar, commended all participants for their exceptional creativity, and expressed his sincere hope that initiatives like this would continue to enhance the excellent bilateral relationship between Japan and Qatar.
The first prize went to Moza Al Marri for her captivating piece titled “Qahwa wa Chai – Coffee and Tea.”.
The judging panel, which included the Qatari artist Kholoud Al-Ali, praised the participants for their creative works that truly captured the elegance of Japanese aesthetics and the warmth of Qatari environment.
